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Pennsylvania, Newtown Square Historical Preservation Society Historical Markers

 
By Keith S Smith, January 18, 2018
Thomas Moore House Marker - Roadside
1 ► Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Devon, Newtown Township — Thomas Moore House — 1783 —
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
2 ► Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Newtown Square, Newtown Township — 7th Day Baptist Cemetery — 1717 —
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
3 ► Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Newtown Square, Newtown Township — Bartram Bridge — c. 1860 — The last remaining covered bridge in Delaware County, PA —
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
4 ► Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Newtown Square, Newtown Township — Daniel Williamson House — c. 1692 —
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
5 ► Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Newtown Square, Newtown Township — Harrison House — C. 1700 —
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
6 ► Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Newtown Square, Newtown Township — High Larches — c. 1734 —
On Boot Road 0.4 miles west of West Chester Pike ( Route 3), on the right when traveling west.
Formerly called Willow Dell Farm Early Evan Lewis Tract Dated 1724 — — Map (db m159386) HM
7 ► Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Newtown Square, Newtown Township — Horace Lewis House — C. 1850 —
On North Newtown Street Road (Route 252) 0.1 miles north of West Chester Pike ( 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
8 ► Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Newtown Square, Newtown Township — Newtown Friends Meeting — 1711 —
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
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9 ► Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Newtown Square, Newtown Township — Paper Mill House — 1828 - 1872 —
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
10 ► Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Newtown Square, Newtown Township — Paper Mill House & Museum / Mills Along Darby Creek — Newtown Square Historical Society —
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
11 ► Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Newtown Square, Newtown Township — Pratt Springhouse — C. 1750 —
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
12 ► Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Newtown Square, Newtown Township — Preston Mansion — 1805 —
On Boot Road 0.3 miles west of West Chester Pike ( Route 3), on the left when traveling west.
Unspoiled Federal Mansion Eleven Fireplaces Original Woodwork and Paneling Historically Significant — — Map (db m146264) HM
13 ► Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Newtown Square, Newtown Township — Square Inn — 1742 —
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 Penn’s Town Square. Operated until 1771. — — Map (db m92198) HM
14 ► Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Newtown Square, Newtown Township — William Lewis Barn Complex — C. 1708 —
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
15 ► Pennsylvania, Delaware County, Newtown Square, Newtown Township — William Lewis House — C. 1708 —
On Goshen Road at Springhouse Lane, on the right when traveling west on Goshen Road.
Massive Hand-hewn Beams 10 Foot Walk-in Fireplace General Potters Outpost American Revolution 1777-78 Second Section 1750's — — Map (db m146253) HM
 
 
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