New Hope in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New Hope Mills
Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 19, 2009
1. New Hope Mills Marker
Inscription.
New Hope Mills. . In 1790 Benjamin Parry, who owned mills on both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania sides of the Delaware River, lost his mills in Pennsylvania to fire. He rebuilt them and named them "New Hope Mills", commencing operation with new and fresh hope for the future of the village. Because of the mills, the town prospered and became known as New Hope and was incorporated as a borough in 1837. Parry lived across the street in a mansion and his stable was located there. The Parry Barn is one of the oldest stone structures in New Hope and dates back to 1751. In 1939 one of Parry's rebuilt mills was converted to the Bucks County Playhouse.
In 1790 Benjamin Parry, who owned mills on both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania sides of the Delaware River, lost his mills in Pennsylvania to fire. He rebuilt them and named them "New Hope Mills", commencing operation with new and fresh hope for the future of the village. Because of the mills, the town prospered and became known as New Hope and was incorporated as a borough in 1837. Parry lived across the street in a mansion and his stable was located there. The Parry Barn is one of the oldest stone structures in New Hope and dates back to 1751. In 1939 one of Parry's rebuilt mills was converted to the Bucks County Playhouse.
Erected by New Hope Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 40° 21.759′ N, 74° 57.055′ W. Marker is in New Hope, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Hope PA 18938, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Aquetong Creek (a few steps from this marker); Ferry Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Road to Monmouth Battlefield (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,312 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
