Historical Markers in Newtown Township, Pennsylvania
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On Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling north.
This building sits on land that was on the edge of the Newtown Common next to the original townstead land of Christopher Taylor. This property was originally purchased in 1796 by James Boyd “Minister of the Gospel” of the Presbyterian . . . — — Map (db m28136) HM
On North Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Newtown Commons was designed to be land shared by everyone in the Borough and Township. Unfortunately, because no one owned the land, no one took care of it. It appears that some people simply moved onto the land, built a house and lived there. . . . — — Map (db m29871) HM
On Sycamore Street at Durham Road (Pennsylvania Route 532), on the left when traveling north on Sycamore Street.
The Newtown and Wrightstown Turnpike (Durham) Toll House was in operation from approximately 1870 to 1920, when it was originally located at this site at the intersection of Sycamore Street (532) and Durham Road (413). The toll house served as the . . . — — Map (db m28132) HM
On Sycamore Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated in memory of
Elinor Slack Campbell
A Founding Member Of The Newtown
Township Historical Architectural Review Board.
A Life Member And Historian Of
The Presbyterian Church.
History was her passion
Preservation her . . . — — Map (db m29835) HM
On Sycamore Street at Silo Drive, on the left when traveling north on Sycamore Street.
The original structure on this property was likely built in about 1725 as the early settlers cabin of William Buckman. In 1918, John Goodnoe purchased the 78 acre farm located at 298 North Sycamore Street and started delivering produce grown from . . . — — Map (db m28133) HM
On Sycamore Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Old Presbyterian Church was erected on North Sycamore Street in 1769 to replace the original 1734 log structure that stood a half mile to the west on Swamp Road near the high school and the bypass.
In 1776, George Washington used this church . . . — — Map (db m29836) HM
On Sycamore Street at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on Sycamore Street.
Erected by James Randall
(Randall Carriage Works)
for his employees
Builder: Garrett Girton
Sycamore Street Extension
Newtown Historical District — — Map (db m29832) HM
On Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling north.
On March 4, 1681, Charles II granted William Penn a vast tract of land in the New World as payment for the debt the King owed Penn's father. The tract awarded to Penn included all of the land west of New Jersey, north of Maryland and south of New . . . — — Map (db m29833) HM
Near Highland Road, 0.1 miles north of Washington Crossing Road (Pennsylvania Route 532).
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, . . . — — Map (db m136467) 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
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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
