Copy of facts published on Facebook and previously in the Upper Merion Township e-Newsletter.
Jonathan Roberts, US Representative and Senator from King of Prussia (8/16/1771 – 7/24/1854), had been instrumental in the Abolitionist Movement begun in the 1840’s and which continued until the Civil War. He was an early advocate for the freedom of slaves. In fact, it was purported that there was a room under the porch of the old Union schoolmaster’s quarters,
Bonus Fact … in honor of George Washington’s Birthday! “George Washington Slept Here” was the name of a funny and well received theatrical film released in 1942 starring famed 20th century comedian Jack Benny in the lead role. By that year the popular, well-worn phrase had become a bit of a source of amusement as it seemed all sorts of
On February 19, 1952, the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin reported that as of press time, the state of Pennsylvania had not yet settled with the owners of buildings slated to be torn down to widen roads and modify the intersection of US 202 and 23 (Gulph Road), in order to prepare for the influx of traffic expected with the completion of
Recently, a local history question arrived in our mailbox. That’s not unusual – the aim of the Society is to share our history and to preserve its richness for future generations – and we answer many questions drawing upon our own files and the resources to which we have access. What is unusual is the location of the requester –