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Yardley is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. Yardley borders the Delaware River and Ewing, New Jersey to its east and Lower Makefield Township to its north, west, and south.
Yardley was founded by William Yardley in 1682, who came to America from England with his family. He purchased 500 acres of land from William Penn for ten pounds and settled the property known as Prospect Farm, located on the outskirts of what is present-day Yardley Borough.
Yardley is home to the official Pennsylvania memorial to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Garden of Reflection occupies 2.5 acres of the 62-acre Memorial Park next to the Oak Garden Arboretum.
Yardley developed from an early eighteenth century mill seat and ferry crossing for the Delaware River. The core of the town and historic district is located at the intersection of Afton Avenue and Main Street.
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Yardley’s roots stretch back to 1682, when Englishman William Yardley paid William Penn 10 pounds for 500 acres of land. Explore Yardley, PA, along the D&L - Civil War center of commerce, Underground Railroad safe haven, and now a well-maintained historic district.
Visit Yardley was developed to showcase the charm and attractions of Yardley and its neighboring areas. By spotlighting local events, attractions, and enticing activities, Visit Yardley aims to inspire individuals beyond Bucks County to discover and enjoy Yardley and its surroundings.
Around the time of the Civil War, Yardley was a station on the escape route known as the Underground Railroad. Stops included the Continental Hotel (now the Continental Tavern), various warehouses on the Delaware Canal, and the General Store (now Worthington's Insurance).
