East Nottingham Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hopewell Historic District

Photographed By William Pfingsten, May 31, 2008

1. Hopewell Historic District Marker

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A borough from 1853 to 1914, Hopewell was a laboratory for progressive farming, milling, and educational practices. Samuel Dickey (1769-1835) was an agricultural innovator, and the Dickeys pioneered in establishing area schools. The family, spurred by available water power, developed this valley between 1815 and the 1870's. Much of its 19th-century character endures in the land and its buildings.

Erected 1996 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 39° 46.771′ N, 76° 1.021′ W. Marker is in East Nottingham Township, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Marker is at the intersection of Hopewell Road and Lower Hopewell Road, on the right when traveling west on Hopewell Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1008 Hopewell Rd, Oxford PA 19363, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

A home in the Hopewell Historic District image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, May 31, 2008

2. A home in the Hopewell Historic District

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5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Carl R. Fretz Memorial to Community Service (approx. 2 miles away); Oxford Veterans Memorial (approx. 2 miles away); 10 South 3rd Street (approx. 2 miles away); 8 South 3rd Street (approx. 2 miles away); 4 South 3rd Street (approx. 2 miles away); Hopewell Bell Tower (approx. 2.3 miles away); Parker Kidnapping & Rescue (approx. 3.7 miles away); White Rock Forge Bridge (1884) (approx. 5 miles away).

Also see . . . Hopewell Historic District - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

This home is directly across from the marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, May 31, 2008

3. This home is directly across from the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,370 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 3, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.