Middletown Township near Langhorne in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Durham Road Milestone

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 15, 2009

1. Durham Road Milestone Marker

Inscription.
Bearing the inscription "1 M to N" (one mile to Newtown) this milestone is believed to have been placed before 1741. It is one of two such markers still located on the historical 43-mile road from Bristol to Durham Furnace. Newtown, an important stop along this road, was the county seat from 1726 to 1813.

Erected 1988 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Landmarks • Man-Made Features • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1741.

Location. 40° 12.85′ N, 74° 55.879′ W. Marker is near Langhorne, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. It is in Middletown Township. Marker is on Newtown-Langhorne Road (Pennsylvania Route 413) south of Crestview Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is south of the entrance to George School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1690 Newtown-Langhorne Road, Langhorne PA 19047, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Weather Satellite (approx. ¾ mile away); Stocking Works (approx. ¾ mile

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away); Friends Meeting (approx. 0.9 miles away); Edward Hicks (approx. 0.9 miles away); Edward Hicks House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Whitehall (approx. 0.9 miles away); White Hall (approx. 0.9 miles away); Newtown and Vicinity World War I Honor Roll (approx. 0.9 miles away).

Also see . . . The Durham Furnaces. (Submitted on May 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 15, 2009

2. Durham Road Milestone Marker

Looking north along PA 413. George School property to left of photo.

Durham Road Milestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 15, 2009

3. Durham Road Milestone

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,307 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.