Bristol Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bristol
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 29, 2010
1. Bristol Marker
Early river port laid out as Buckingham, 1697. The third oldest borough in Pennsylvania, chartered Nov. 14, 1720. County seat of Bucks, 1705-26. Travel and trade center for over two hundred years.
Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 14, 1925.
Location. 40° 5.83′ N, 74° 52.224′ W. Marker is near Bristol, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. It is in Bristol Township. Marker is at the intersection of Otter Street and Old U.S. 13, on the right when traveling east on Otter Street. Marker is about 150 feet west of Otter Creek and about 0.1 miles east of intersection with New Rodgers Road (Pennsylvania Route 413). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bristol PA 19007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); The Bend before the End (approx. half a mile away); The Locktender's House at Lock 1 (approx. half a mile away); Lock 1
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Also see . . .
1. Bristol: A Brief History. (Submitted on March 8, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Historic Bristol Borough. (Submitted on March 8, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 29, 2010
2. Bristol Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 29, 2010
3. Bristol Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 872 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 8, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
