Concord Township near Glen Mills in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Township of Concord in Delaware County, PA

Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., March 15, 2020

1. Township of Concord in Delaware County, PA Marker

Inscription. Concord Township, one of the first townships created by William Penn, dates from February 6, 1683. The name was chosen by the early Quaker settlers to reflect their harmonious feelings toward their new home. Originally established in the shape of a 6,000 acre square area, the township gained an additional 1,600 acres in 1701 when the boundary dispute was settled between Pennsylvania and Delaware. The 24 first settlers owned between 100 and 500 acres, with the average acreage at 200.

Predominantly an agrarian community, the township was also the site for a large number of saw, grist and cotton mills during the nineteenth century. Agriculture remained an important part of the economy, but a strong craftsman and small business sector added to the prosperity. Even today, Concord retains a great deal of its historical heritage. There are some 200 homes and buildings that are over 100 years old.

Erected by Rotary International.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 6, 1683.

Location. 39° 53.153′ N, 75° 31.282′ W. Marker is near Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It is in Concord Township. It is on Concord Road 0.1 miles east of Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 854 Concord Road, Glen Mills PA 19342, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the

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Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Newlin Mill Complex (approx. 0.9 miles away); Colonial Gristmill (approx. 0.9 miles away); Concord Township Tricentennial Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Polecat Road House (approx. 1.4 miles away); French & Indian Wars (approx. 1.4 miles away); American Revolution (approx. 1.4 miles away); War of 1812 / Mexican War (approx. 1.4 miles away); Civil War (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Mills.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. This page has been viewed 511 times since then and 55 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 16, 2020, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.