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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Adjacent to Delaware County, Pennsylvania
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| On Market Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Erected by the citizens of Marcus Hook in memory of and in honor of the heroic men and women as a tribute to the self sacrifice they displayed in our country's service in World War II 1941- 1945 (List of Names) — — Map (db m14974) HM |
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Erected to the memory of
Mary Gillis Troost
who died Dec. 27, 1872
by the
Women's Christian Assn
of Kansas City, Mo.
In appreciation of her
gift to the
Gillis Orphans Home — — Map (db m40002) HM |
| On Delaware Street east of Market Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| | [Title is text] — — Map (db m102681) HM |
| On East 10th Street (US 13). |
| | Best known as the company that developed “artificial silk,” later known as “rayon,” the American Viscose Company began construction of its Marcus Hook operation in 1912. Patented by English chemists in 1894, rayon was used . . . — — Map (db m146225) HM |
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Dedicated to the men buried at Saint Martin's Church Cemetery (1699) who bravely served their country in the following wars:
Revolutionary War 1775-1783
War of 1812 1812-1815
Mexican War 1846-1848
Civil War 1861-1865
Spanish-American War . . . — — Map (db m102614) WM |
| On Delaware Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling east on Delaware Street. |
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The Traveling Vietnam Veteran's Memorial
"The Wall that Heals," was exhibited at
Market Square Memorial Park, Marcus Hook
Pennsylvania on October 7-10, 1999
through the coordinated efforts of
the Borough of Marcus Hook and Sunoco, Inc. . . . — — Map (db m102811) HM WM |
| On Delaware Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling east on Delaware Street. |
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Delaware County Roll of Honor
Vietnam 1965 - 1972
[Roll of Honored Dead]
Dedicated October 10, 1992
"This memorial is also dedicated to
those Vietnam Veterans
that were killed in Vietnam, but who
died at home"
[Roll of Honored . . . — — Map (db m102812) WM |
| On Delaware Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling east on Delaware Street. |
| |
This monument erected
in memory of
the men and women
who served in the
Vietnam War
Dedicated
Memorial Day
May 30, 1983 — — Map (db m102814) WM |
| On S Orange St. at S Ridley Creek Rd on S Orange St.. |
| | A doctor and theologian, Shaw was national lecturer for the National American Womens Suffrage Association and a colleague of Susan B. Anthony. As head of the Womens Committee of the US Council of National Defense she coordinated all womens . . . — — Map (db m91779) HM |
| | Formed September 26, 1789 out of Chester County. Named for the Delaware River and site of William Penn's first entry into Pennsylvania, 1682. Old Chester Courthouse (1724) is one of America's early public buildings. County seat, Media, incorporated . . . — — Map (db m83368) HM |
| | Originally part of the farm property of Sarah Briggs in 1848. The site was laid out by Joseph Fox and purchased by the Delaware County Commissioners in 1849 for the erection of a courthouse. The structure, whose construction plans cost $50, was . . . — — Map (db m83369) HM |
| | Delaware County was constituted September 26, 1789. This courthouse was built in 1850 and rebuilt in 1913. It is the sixth of this judicial district in line of direct succession from the first court house in Pennsylvania. — — Map (db m83371) HM |
| | On September 22, 2008, Arizona Senator John McCain, Presidential candidate and heroic decorated veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, held a campaign rally here in the Courthouse Square along with his Vice Presidential running mate, Alaska Governor Sarah . . . — — Map (db m83372) HM |
| On Rose Valley Road at Traymore Lane, on the right when traveling south on Rose Valley Road. |
| | Near here the trading path leading westward to the Susquehannock Indians crossed Ridley Creek. Thousands of beaver skins were sent yearly to the first Dutch and Swedish posts on the Delaware by this route. — — Map (db m72349) HM |
| | On this site, Ronald Reagan, the fortieth President of the United States, delivered an address to the citizens of Media and Delaware County during his presidential re-election campaign on October 29, 1984. — — Map (db m157065) HM |
| On Rose Valley Road, on the left when traveling south. |
| | Huttons Grist Mill, c. 1840
Artsmans Hall, 1905-1923
Hedgerow Theatre, 1923
Part of the
Rose Valley Historic District
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by The United States
Department . . . — — Map (db m72372) HM |
| On North Olive Street north of West Front Street, on the left when traveling north. |
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In grateful remembrance
of the
Soldiers and Sailors
of Delaware County
who fought for the unity
of this Republic
1861-1865.
This monument is dedicated
that future generations
may cherish the principles
of
civil and . . . — — Map (db m83373) WM |
| On Rose Valley Road at Traymore Lane, on the right when traveling south on Rose Valley Road. |
| | The Great Trail
Minquas or Susquehanna
Indians
Susquehanna
to the Schuylkill
Crossed Ridley Creek
at Long Point
484 Yards to the south
Thousands
of Beaver Skins Yearly
Were carried down
to the first Dutch
and Swedish . . . — — Map (db m72383) HM |
| On South New Middletown Road (Pennsylvania Route 352), on the right when traveling south. |
| | Founded in 1888 by philanthropist Isaiah V. Williamson to teach underprivileged young men “some trade, free of expense” via a character ~ based curriculum. With trade apprenticeships disappearing in the US in the late 19th century, it . . . — — Map (db m71934) HM |
| On North Newtown Street Road (Pennsylvania Route 252) 0.2 miles north of Goshen Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Burial Place of Elizabeth Wayne, Mother of General Anthony Wayne and many Original settlers. Still In use today — — Map (db m146279) HM |
| On Goshen Road at Boot Road, on the left when traveling west on Goshen Road. |
| |
Built by Ferdinand Wood
Designed that the portals be
“Hi and wide as a load of hay”
Cost shared by Delaware and Chester Counties
Named for Mordecai Bartram
— — Map (db m92214) HM |
| Near Charles Ellis Lane 0.4 miles north of West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3), on the left when traveling north. |
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Betsy Ross is best known for making the first American flag. After losing her first husband to the American Revolution in 1776, Mrs. Ross continued to run their upholstery business, making extra income by mending uniforms and making supplies for . . . — — Map (db m159362) HM |
| Near Charles Ellis Lane 0.4 miles north of West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3), on the left when traveling north. |
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Clara Harlowe Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881 and served as its first president until her resignation in 1904. During her tenure, Ms. Barton expanded the mission of the Red Cross from providing relief for sick and wounded soldiers . . . — — Map (db m146273) HM |
| On Bishop Hollow Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Daniel acquired 450 acre tract From Thomas Rudyard in 1692, Main House built in three sections, 1692, 1794, 1801. East end oldest. Huge walk in fireplace — — Map (db m96011) HM |
| Near Charles Ellis Lane 0.4 miles north of West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3), on the left when traveling north. |
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In 1817, Elizabeth Fry founded the Association for the Improvement of the Female Prisoners in Newgate, a women's prison in Newgate, England. The group was formed to improve the lives of female prisoners. In 1818, Fry testified on prison . . . — — Map (db m159361) HM |
| On Earles Lane at Malin Road, on the right when traveling south on Earles Lane. |
| | Governor of Pennsylvania, 1935-1939. His administration during the Great Depression, known as the “Little New Deal,” created more than 200,000 new jobs and established the Pa. Turnpike Commission. Civil rights, labor, and unemployment . . . — — Map (db m135762) HM |
| On St. Davids Road at Paper Mill Road, on the left when traveling north on St. Davids Road. |
| | Home of Robert Harrison, 2 ½ Story Stucco Over Stone. Old features intact. Connected to original section by a stone wall. It is a 1 ½ Story banked Springhouse, with living quarters & fireplace. 1776 date stone above entrance. Owned by . . . — — Map (db m146281) HM |
| On Boot Road 0.4 miles west of West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3), on the right when traveling west. |
| |
Formerly called
Willow Dell Farm
Early Evan Lewis Tract
Dated 1724
— — Map (db m159386) HM |
| Near Dunwoody Village Road just south of West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3), on the left when traveling east. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m159623) HM |
| On North Newtown Street Road (Route 252) 0.1 miles north of West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3), on the right when traveling south. |
| |
Resided here, known as
"Store-Keepers House"
Store at Corner Rt3. 252 & West Chester Pike. Lived to age 96.
Wife Elizabeth Calvert to age 98
Both descendents of early families
— — Map (db m146277) HM |
| Near Charles Ellis Lane 0.2 miles north of West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3), on the left when traveling north. |
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Winner of the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize, Jane Addams was known for her work as a social reformer, pacifist and feminist during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Addams opened one of the first settlement houses in North America providing . . . — — Map (db m146268) HM |
| Near Charles Ellis Lane 0.3 miles north of West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3), on the left when traveling north. |
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Louisa May Alcott is best known as the author of the American Classic novel 'Little Women.' In here early writing career Alcott published poems, short stories, thrillers and juvenile tales under various pseudonyms while also working as a nurse . . . — — Map (db m146269) HM |
| Near Charles Ellis Lane 0.2 miles north of West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3), on the left when traveling north. |
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Mary Lyon was an education pioneer and was founder of what today is known as Mount Holyoke College. Despite having no formal training of her own, Lyon was committed to providing women with the same challenging curriculum found at men's . . . — — Map (db m146267) HM |
| On North Newtown Street Road (Pennsylvania Route 252) 0.1 miles south of Charles Ellis Lane. |
| |
Founded by William Lewis.
First Meeting for the Quaker Faith held Fifth Month 28, 1707.
Reconstructed in 1791
— — Map (db m146275) HM |
| On St. Davids Road at Paper Mill Road on St. Davids Road. |
| | Originally Crosley Mill General Store. Ceased Operation in 1872. First Industrial Tract in Newtown. 12 Mills were Located on the Creek Near Paper Mill Road. — — Map (db m146280) HM |
| On St. Davids Road 0.1 miles north of Paper Mill Road, on the left when traveling south. |
| | Paper Mill House & Museum
About the Society
The Newtown Square Historical Society is an all-volunteer non-profit organization established in 1984. We are always seeking new members and those who would like to be involved in the goals, . . . — — Map (db m146284) HM |
| On South Newtown Street Road (Pennsylvania Route 252) 0.1 miles north of Charles Ellis Lane, on the right when traveling north. |
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Springhouse for Lewis/Pratt Homestead
Directly east at 11 Fox Chase Circle.
Water from spring flowed into the tanyard
Stream & pond located to the south.
2 ½ story stucco over stone, original hand hewn beams & pegged rafters. Date . . . — — Map (db m146274) HM |
| On Boot Road 0.3 miles west of West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3), on the left when traveling west. |
| |
Unspoiled Federal Mansion
Eleven Fireplaces
Original Woodwork and Paneling
Historically Significant
— — Map (db m146264) HM |
| On North Newtown Street Road (Pennsylvania Route 252) at Goshen Road on North Newtown Street Road. |
| |
Public House of Entertainment
Innkeeper was John West father
of artist Benjamin West.
Located in Penns Town Square.
Operated until 1771. — — Map (db m92198) HM |
| On Goshen Road 0.1 miles east of Springhouse Lane, on the left when traveling east. |
| | Barn, Granary, Hayhouse, Milkhouse and Springhouse across Goshen Road once part of William Lewis property, directly to the West. the three story Granary with exposed rafters converted to Main Residence. — — Map (db m146263) HM |
| On Goshen Road at Springhouse Lane, on the right when traveling west on Goshen Road. |
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Massive Hand-hewn Beams
10 Foot Walk-in Fireplace
General Potters Outpost
American Revolution 1777-78
Second Section 1750's
— — Map (db m146253) HM |
| On Lincoln Avenue / Wanamaker Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 420), on the right when traveling south. |
| | Begun about 1654 by Morton Mortonson, ancestor of John Morton, Pennsylvania signer of the Declaration in 1776. — — Map (db m68585) HM |
| |
Woodcrest
circa 1901 - 1903
has been placed
on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the
United States Department
of the Interior — — Map (db m28108) HM |
| On E. Ridley Ave., on the right. |
| | Site of the birthplace of John Morton (1724-1777) signer of the Declaration of Independence. As delegate to the Continental Congress, his ballot, with that of Franklin and James Wilson, committed Pennsylvania to the cause of independence by one vote. — — Map (db m14948) HM |
| On Chester Pike (U.S. 13) at Rodney Road, on the right when traveling east on Chester Pike. |
| | First Settled
Circa 1643
Established
1687
Wm. Penn landgrant to
John Simcock
Incorporated
1906 — — Map (db m159238) HM |
| On Rose Valley Road 1.5 miles south of Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling east. |
| | An antiwar campaigner and women's and civil rights activist. Olmsted traveled the world on behalf of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. WILPF's advocacy was consistent with her Quaker beliefs. She headed the national WILPF . . . — — Map (db m122319) HM |
| On Baltimore Pike at East Thompson Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Baltimore Pike. |
| | Here was born the first chief engineer, Pennsylvania Railroad, 1847~52, and its third president, 1852~74. He was responsible for construction of the main line, Harrisburg to Pittsburgh, and for the systems expansion to the Mississippi River. — — Map (db m68587) HM |
| On West Springfield Road at Old Sproul Road on West Springfield Road. |
| | Site of Friends Meeting since 1686. Present building erected 1851. A school and library were established here in 1832. Benjamin West, noted American artist, attended this Meeting when he was a boy. — — Map (db m81503) HM |
| On Darby Paoli Road at St. Davids Road on Darby Paoli Road. |
| | Nathan Matlack, a Welsh immigrant, Quaker and blacksmith, bought 148 acres where in 1760 for 580 pounds. In 1782 his son, Simeon, married Elizabeth Yarnall, also a Birthright Friend. Simeon purchased this property from his father in 1788. Simeon and . . . — — Map (db m146285) HM |
| Near Visitor's Center Road west of North Chester Road (Pennsylvania Route 320), on the right when traveling west. |
| | To the right, you will find the Benjamin West House, the birthplace of American painter Benjamin West (1738-1820). Best known for his paintings The Death of General Wolfe (c.1771) and The Treaty of Penn with Indians (1772), he lived in . . . — — Map (db m138648) HM |
| On Visitor's Center Road west of North Chester Road (Pennsylvania Route 320), on the right when traveling west. |
| | Famous American painter; born in this house, Oct. 10, 1738. Best known for the picture, "Penn's Treaty with the Indians." Died 1820, in Europe, where he had lived since 1759. — — Map (db m135806) HM |
| On Glen Mills Road at Thornton Road, on the right when traveling east on Glen Mills Road. |
| | A crossroads village. Thornton served as a rest stop for travelers between York and Philadelphia, providing livery, blacksmith, and wheelwright services as well as Inn accommodations at the Historic “Yellow House” built by George Gray, . . . — — Map (db m45532) HM |
| On Glen Mills Road at Thornton Road, on the right when traveling east on Glen Mills Road. |
| | Founded 1687 with several hundred families.
This Building has served from its beginning in the early 1700s as a Country Inn, General Store, Field Hospital for the Revolutionary soldiers in the Battle of the Brandywine Sept. 1777, oldest U.S. . . . — — Map (db m159249) HM |
| On Race Street at Upland Road on Race Street. |
| | An English-born Quaker and lastmaker, Pusey (1651-1727) purchased 250 acres from William Penn in 1681. As agent and grist mill manager for him, and colonial office holder, he was visited by Penn here. — — Map (db m81740) HM |
| Near Medical Center Blvd.. |
| | Minister & civil rights leader. Nobel Peace Prize laureate, 1964. At Crozer Theological Seminary here, earned his Bachelor of Divinity, 1951. King's three years at Crozer were a key period in shaping his philosophy of nonviolent social change. — — Map (db m14970) HM |
| | Build in 1790 by Caleb Pusey's great great granddaughter, Lydia Jackson Pennock, and William Pennock in Springfield Township and moved here in 1965 by The Friends of the Caleb Pusey House, Inc. — — Map (db m81742) HM |
| | Restoration by The Friends of the Caleb Pusey House Inc. This is the only building still standing which can claim documented association with the proprietor, William Penn, and which he is known to have visited on several occasions. — — Map (db m81745) HM |
| | Built in 1849 as a schoolhouse by John Price Crozer. Purchased in 1966 by the Pusey and Worley Families. Restored by The Friends of the Caleb Pusey House, Inc. 1975& 1976 — — Map (db m81746) HM |
| | This prominent abolitionist and patron of the arts resided here at Hoodland until his death in 1868. The home had been built in 1823 by his father-in-law, John Sellers II. A leader in the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, Abraham Pennock also was . . . — — Map (db m81494) HM |
| | First permanent home in Upper Darby, built about 1684 by Samuel Sellers who occupied it with his bride, Anna Gibbons. Their son, Samuel Sellers, Jr., was the first of many family members active in mechanical and scientific pursuits. Birthplace of . . . — — Map (db m81496) HM |
| Near East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30) 0.4 miles east of North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320), on the left when traveling east. |
| | The east wing is the oldest remaining structure on the Villanova campus. The west wing was completed in 1874. For many years this building was the main college center and the site of Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Academy. It was remodeled and named . . . — — Map (db m146292) HM |
| Near North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320) 0.3 miles north of East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north. |
| | This Naval ROTC building was named in honor of Commodore John Barry, a hero of the American Revolution and long regarded as the "Father" of the American Navy. — — Map (db m146305) HM |
| On North Ithan Avenue 0.1 miles east of East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling east. |
| | This academic building was named for Rev. Joseph C. Bartley, O.S.A., Dean of the College of Commerce and Finance, 1921-1962. — — Map (db m146322) HM |
| Near North Ithan Avenue 0.1 miles east of Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling east. |
| | This academic building was completely renovated in 2002 and rededicated in memory of Reverend Joseph C. Bartley, O.S.A., founder and Dean of Commerce and Finance, 1921-1962. — — Map (db m146287) HM |
| Near North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320) 0.3 miles north of East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north. |
| | This state-of-the-art facility supports laboratory instruction and research for the Villanova University engineering program, established in 1905. — — Map (db m146310) HM |
| Near North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320) 0.3 miles north of East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north. |
| | This was one of several buildings constructed during Villanova's great expansion after World War II. — — Map (db m146309) HM |
| Near East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30) 0.3 miles west of North Ithan Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Built to house the Augustinian Seminary and earlier known as St. Mary's Hall, this building was named in honor of its donor, Bernard Corr, 1828-1912. — — Map (db m146291) HM |
| Near East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30) 0.2 miles west of North Ithan Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Named for Rev. Joseph M. Dougherty, O.S.A., long-time professor and Augustinian Provincial, 1950-1954, this building once served as Villanova Student Center. — — Map (db m146290) HM |
| Near North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320) 0.4 miles north of East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north. |
| | This collegiate Gothic style building housed Villanova's library during the mid-twentieth century. It was named for Rev. Daniel P. Falvey, O.S.A., Librarian, 1935-1962. — — Map (db m146312) HM |
| On North Spring Mill Road (Route 320) 0.3 miles west of County Line Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| | This residence hall was named for Dr. Marguerite M. Farley, chairperson of Villanova's Communication Arts Department, 1989-1995, and member, Villanova University Board of Trustees. — — Map (db m146318) HM |
| Near North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320) 0.3 miles west of County Line Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| | This residence hall was named for Rev. Lawrence C. Gallen, O.S.A., Vice-President for Academic Affairs, 1981-1994 who devoted nearly 30 years of service to Villanova as a member of faculty and administration. In 2004, the Rev. Lawrence C. Gallen, . . . — — Map (db m146319) HM |
| On North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320) just west of County Line Road, on the left when traveling west. |
| | This building, which houses the Villanova University School of Law, was named for Eugene Lester Garey, 1891-1953, an eminent lawyer and benefactor. — — Map (db m146315) HM |
| Near North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320) 0.4 miles north of East Lancaster Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 30), on the right when traveling north. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m146299) HM |
| Near North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320) 0.3 miles west of County Line Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| | This residence hall was named for Reverend O. Raymond Jackson, O.S.A., campus minister 1973-1979; 1981-1997 and co-founder of Villanova's Center for Peace and Justice Education, 1985-1997. — — Map (db m146321) HM |
| Near North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320) 0.1 miles west of County Line Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| | This residence hall was named for Reverend John A. Klekotka, O.S.A., president of Villanova from 1959-1965. It was during his tenure that Villanova heard Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., speak on 20 January 1965. — — Map (db m146316) HM |
| Near North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320) 0.3 miles north of East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north. |
| |
In Memory Of A Fallen Marine
Lt. Robert T. Munday
Villanova University - Class of 1950
Killed in action - Korea - May 29, 1951
"When you go home
Tell them for us and say
For your tomorrow
We gave our . . . — — Map (db m146301) WM |
| Near North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320) north of East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north. |
| | This building was completely renovated and rededicated as Mendel Science Center on 24 October 2001 in memory of Gregor J. Mendel, O.S.A., 1822-1884, the father of modern genetics. — — Map (db m146314) HM |
| Near North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320) 0.3 miles north of East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north. |
| |
To the American men who died in
the Southeast Asian War during
an era of national strife — — Map (db m146304) WM |
| Near East Lancaster Avenue 0.4 miles east of North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320), on the left when traveling east. |
| | The old "Belle-Air" mansion, former home of the Rudolph family, stood on this site until it was destroyed by fire on 10 January 1912. St. Rita's was built to replace this structure and served as a seminary building for many years. — — Map (db m146293) HM |
| Near East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30) 0.4 miles east of North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320), on the left when traveling east. |
| | This is the west wing of the old monastery, which survived the disastrous fire of 2 August 1932. The hall was named for Saint Thomas of Villanova. — — Map (db m146297) HM |
| Near East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30) 0.4 miles east of North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320), on the left when traveling east. |
| | Named in honor of St. Thomas of Villanova, a 16th century Augustinian archbishop and educator, this monastery was built to replace the monastery of 1899 which was destroyed by fire on 2 August 1932. — — Map (db m146295) HM |
| Near East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30) 0.4 miles east of North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320), on the left when traveling east. |
| | Augustinian Chapel dedicated on 12 June 2005 by Very Reverend Robert F. Prevost, O.S.A. Renovation to the Monastery included the Residential Care Center, Hermitage Room, and Augustinian Way of Life Center. — — Map (db m146296) HM |
| Near North Ithan Avenue 0.2 miles east of Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling east. |
| | This residence hall was named for Rev. Mortimer A. Sullivan, O.S.A. President of Villanova, 1925-1926, and Augustinian Provincial, 1932-1938, 1944-1949. — — Map (db m146288) HM |
| Near North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320) 0.3 miles north of East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north. |
| | Originally called College Hall and later Mendel Hall, this building was seriously damaged by fire on 28 January 1928 and rebuilt within its original walls in 1929. The hall was named in honor of St. Nicholas of Tolentine in 1960. — — Map (db m146308) HM |
| On East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30) 0.1 miles west of North Ithan Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Originally known as the Commerce and Finance Building, this structure was later named for the Augustinian Provincial, Rev. Nicholas J. Vasey, O.S.A., 1918-1926. — — Map (db m146289) HM |
| Near North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320) 0.3 miles north of East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north. |
| |
With profound respect, we salute
all the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen
from Villanova
who sacrificed their lives
in the defense of the nation.
Their legacy of fidelity and valor
abides forever
neath the spires of St. . . . — — Map (db m146302) WM |
| Near North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320) 0.3 miles north of East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north. |
| |
To the Villanovans
who served our country
during the Second World War
that this nation and her vision
of freedom and human dignity
should endure — — Map (db m146306) WM |
| Near North Spring Mill Road (Pennsylvania Route 320) 0.3 miles west of County Line Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| | This residence hall was named for Rev. Robert J. Welsh, O.S.A., president of Villanova from 1967-1971. In 1969, Father Welsh was instrumental in promoting the idea of the Villanova University Senate. — — Map (db m146320) HM |
| On Bullens Lane at Glen Road, on the right when traveling east on Bullens Lane. |
| | Built, 1809-10, by Thomas Leiper; surveyed by John Thompson. It was the first railway in Pennsylvania, and the first in America to be surveyed. The railway was used to transport stone from quarries on Crum Creek to the landing on Ridley Creek, a . . . — — Map (db m51805) HM |
| On Radnor Road 0.3 miles north of Eagle Road and Radnor Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| | From December 16, 1944 until about January 20th, 1945, First Lieutenant Eric Fisher Wood, Jr., VFMA class of 1937, U.S. Army, A Battery 589th Field Artillery Battalion of the 106th Infantry Division was separated from his unit. With the help of . . . — — Map (db m153642) HM WM |
| On St David's Road (SR 1046) at Pennsylvania Route 1017 on St David's Road (SR 1046). |
| | Erected 1715 by Welsh Episcopalians, renovated 1871. Commemorated by Longfellow's poem. Final burial place of Gen. Anthony Wayne, whose remains were brought from Erie in 1809. — — Map (db m81489) HM |
| On Valley Forge Road 0.1 miles north of Church Road, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Built by Thomas Moore, Stucco over Stone. Built in Three Sections, Middle Part has Datestone MTM 1783, Original Fireplaces, Paneling, Attic Floor Covered with Mortar. At one time used as a Trading Post. — — Map (db m113085) HM |
| | Among the largest open-air in-ground swimming pools in the US when it opened here in 1895, it measured 500 feet by 100 feet. The spring-fed pool hosted National Swimming Association championships in the late 19th century. Although female swimmers . . . — — Map (db m83377) HM |
| | This baseball team, whose home was here at Hilldale Park, won the Eastern Colored League championship three times and the 1925 Negro League World Series. Darby fielded Negro League teams from 1910 to 1932. Notable players included baseball hall of . . . — — Map (db m81500) HM |
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