Doylestown in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bucks County

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 2, 2009

1. Bucks County Marker

Inscription. One of Pennsylvania's three original counties. Formed 1682 by William Penn and site of his home, Pennsbury Manor. Name is derived from abbreviation for Buckinghamshire in England. Doylestown, chosen as county seat in 1812, was incorporated 1838.

Erected 1981 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1682.

Location. 40° 18.719′ N, 75° 7.781′ W. Marker is in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. Marker is on Court Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is on the south courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 East Court Street, Doylestown PA 18901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. W. W. H. Davis (a few steps from this marker); Doylestown High School (within shouting distance of this marker); William H. Eastburn III, Esquire (1932-2008) (within shouting distance of this marker); Bucks County Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bucks County Persian Gulf War Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); James A. Michener (within shouting distance of this marker); Bucks County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bucks County Vietnam War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Doylestown.

Also see . . .
1. Bucks County - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

2. The Official Site of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. (Submitted on July 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 2, 2009

2. Bucks County Marker

Courthouse in background.

Pennsbury Manor image. Click for full size.

Photographed By John K. Robinson, October 19, 2005

3. Pennsbury Manor

This is the re-created home of William Penn, which is mentioned in the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,297 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on May 8, 2010, by John K. Robinson of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.