Prospect Park in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Second Building

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 18, 2022

1. The Second Building Marker

Inscription.
[First paragraph is unreadable.]

Perhaps the second building was to be the Darby Creek Ferry House first recorded in 1759. It may have been ferry office, waiting room and "public house," while the earlier building served as a home for the ferry operator and his family.

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 • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.

Location. 39° 52.607′ N, 75° 18.341′ W. Marker has been reported unreadable. Marker is in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. Marker is on 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. Morton Homestead (here, next to this marker); The First Building (here,

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next to this marker); A Morton Mystery (here, next to this marker); The Ferry Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Darby Creek Then and Now (within shouting distance of this marker); Even History Changes (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to The Morton Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Morton Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prospect Park.

More about this marker. The marker has weathered significantly and is significantly unreadable.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 18, 2022

2. The Second Building Marker

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 76 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.