Newtown in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Newtown Reliance Company for the Detection and Apprehension of Horse Thieves and Other Villains
Photographed by Pete Skillman, December 23, 2024
1. The Newtown Reliance Company for the Detection and Apprehension of Horse Thieves and Other Villains Marker
Erected 2022 by The Newtown Reliance Company.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
Location. 40° 13.761′ N, 74° 56.152′ W. Marker is in Newtown, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. It is on Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Washington Ave, Newtown PA 18940, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Luke's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Newtown Fire Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Brick Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Temperance House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Newtown War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Wesley Hall (about 300 feet away); Paxson-Croasdale Building & Trolley (about 300 feet away); Newtown Borough Hall (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newtown.
Also see . . .
1. Newtown Reliance unveils historical marker on Washington Avenue. News article about the erection of the marker, with some historical details. (Submitted on December 23, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)
2. Newtown Reliance Company - History. The organization still exists - seemingly as more of a social club these
Photographed by Pete Skillman, December 23, 2024
2. The Newtown Reliance Company Marker - wide view
The last detective chase took place in the early 1950s, where members of the Reliance Company banded together against an early morning arsonist who had burned quite a few local barns in a matter of weeks. The members patrolled the roads during the night to serve as a deterrent, and the arsonist was captured in Richboro by State Police officers.(Submitted on January 2, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)
The Newtown reliance Company for the Detecting and Apprehending of Horse Thieves and Other Villains no longer actively pursues local villains, but they do contribute to the community, particularly in support of law enforcement and fire prevention.
3. Penn State University Libraries - Newtown Reliance Company... This is a PDF copy of a book, held by Penn State University Libraries, and published in 1938 by Edward R. Barnsley, that discusses the history of the organization more thoroughly. (Submitted on January 2, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 496 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 23, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
