Prospect Park in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The First Building
Morton Homestead [unreadable].
When? Before 1638: Indians
1638 - 1655: New Sweden
1655 - 1664: Dutch dominion
1664 - 1681: English rule
1681 - 1784: Pennsylvania colony
1784 - 1870: Americans
1870 - 1935: Suburban development
1935 - 1937: Building restoration
1937 - present: Historic park
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1681.
Location. 39° 52.608′ N, 75° 18.341′ W. Marker has been reported unreadable. Marker is in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. Marker can be reached from Wanamaker Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 420) 0.2 miles south of Lafayette Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Lincoln Ave, Prospect Park PA 19076, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. The Second Building (here, next to this marker); A Morton Mystery (here, next to this marker); Morton Homestead (here, next to this marker); The Ferry Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Darby Creek Then and Now (within shouting distance of
this page online
More about this marker. Unfortunately, the marker has weathered heavily and is mostly unreadable.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
