The 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment, first known as the 2nd Pennsylvania Battalion, was raised on December 9, 1775, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for service with the Continental Army. The regiment would see action during the Battle of Valcour Island, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Battle of Springfield. The regiment was furloughed, on June 11, 1783, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and disbanded on November 15, 1783.

3rd Pennsylvania Regiment
Active	1775–1783
Allegiance	Continental Congress
Type	Infantry
Part of	Pennsylvania Line
Engagements	Battle of Valcour Island (1776) Battle of Brandywine (1777) Battle of Germantown (1777) Battle of Monmouth (1778) Battle of Springfield (1780)
Commanders
Notable commanders	Colonel Arthur St. Clair Colonel Thomas Craig