• National Register of Historic Places

  • Located in “Heart of Delaware”

  • Family owned and operated

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The Farm at Coochs Bridge

Established in 1750 and thoughtfully restored in 2025, The Farm at Coochs Bridge beautifully combines rich American history with timeless elegance.

Nestled within Delaware’s Coochs Bridge Historic District, the property stands on the site of the 1777 Battle of Cooch’s Bridge—the only Revolutionary War battle fought on Delaware soil—and is proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Today, The Farm at Coochs Bridge welcomes guests to experience a place where history and celebration meet. The venue features a restored historic barn that accommodates up to 180 guests for indoor ceremonies and receptions, a picturesque pavilion for outdoor gatherings, and the George Baynard farmhouse, surrounded by lush gardens and centuries-old oaks.

Whether you’re hosting a wedding, corporate event, or family celebration, The Farm provides a one-of-a-kind setting that honors the past while embracing your future.

Come make history with us—at The Farm at Coochs Bridge.

. National Historic Place

Historical significance the Cooch’s Bridge Historic District

The Battle of Coochs Bridge, was a battle fought on September 3, 1777, between the Continental Army and American militia and primarily German soldiers serving alongside the British Army during the American Revolutionary War. It was the only significant military action during the war on the soil of Delaware. The battle was part of the Philadelphia Campaign 1777-1778.

Reportedly, the battle saw the first flying of the U.S. flag. Edward W. Cooch stated, “That circumstantial evidence indicated that the first use of the Stars and Stripes was a Coochs Bridge.

Property located at 1771 Old Coochs Bridge Rd, Newark, DE 19702 in the Historic district. Property registered in National Register of Historic Places.

History

Battle of Cooch's Bridge

The Battle of Cooch’s Bridge, also known as the Battle of Iron Hill, was the only Revolutionary War battle fought in the state of Delaware. A British army, led by General Sir William Howe, landed in Maryland intent on capturing Philadelphia. Their route of march took them through Delaware. General George Washington dispatched the newly-created Corps of Light Infantry, led by General William Maxwell, to contest the British advance outside Wilmington. General Maxwell, whose unit had been formed just a few days earlier, positioned his men along the main road to Wilmington where it crossed Christina Creek.

On September 3, 1777, a company of the American light infantry met a group of dragoons led by Captain Johann Ewald, who summoned reinforcements. The Americans conducted a fighting retreat against German jaegers (light infantry) onto Iron Hill, where they were attacked by German and British troops. The fighting lasted for several hours, but eventually the Americans, running low on ammunition, were forced to retreat over Cooch’s Bridge across the creek and fall back towards the main body of the Continental Army. Eight days later, the two armies collided in the Battle of Brandywine.