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Haverford Township was primarily agricultural until the 20th century, with numerous streams and runs. The farms were mostly small and self-sustaining. Some farms gradually gave way to homes, which required domestic help.
The transformation of Haverford Township from an agrarian spread of farms and mills began just after the turn of the 20th century. The railroads bought acres of land west of Cobb's Creek for their planned developments.
The Historical Society saved, moved, rebuilt and furnished the Lawrence Cabin (between 1690 and 1710), now located on Karakung Drive in Powder Mill Valley Park, and entered into a formal agreement with Haverford Township to also occupy, furnish, look after and run public programs at Nitre Hall (ca. 1810) and the Federal School (1797). In these ...
Established in 1939, the mission of the Haverford Township Historical Society is to protect, preserve, and promote the history of Haverford Township (in Delaware County, Pennsylvania) and to sustain its cultural heritage for future generations through educational programs, accessible archives, and site preservation.
Haverford Township is a safe, stable, and vibrant community with a rich history. Originally home to the Lenape Indians, the land was laid out by William Penn as part of the Welsh Tract in 1684, and following the American Revolution was home to the second largest powder mill in the United States.
The transformation of Haverford Township from an agrarian spread of farms and mills began just after the turn of the 20th century. The railroads bought acres of land west of Cobb's Creek for their planned developments.
Looking for a concise, balanced history of Haverford Township? Information on its neighborhoods and past population trends? Want to find old atlas maps from the past, or online and printed resources to dig deeper into our local history?
