Copy of facts published on Facebook and previously in the Upper Merion Township e-Newsletter.
A hobo village existed along the railroad at the edge of Bridgeport, under the P&W tracks. Wild dogs would kill the farmers’ sheep. Mr. Keebler, Game Warden, was appointed to keep them under control. He lived on his farm where the High School and Middle School are located today. (Courtesy of the King of Prussia Historical Society)E-History Fact published 3/18/16
With the construction of the Turnpike and the Expressway, housing developments began to emerge in Upper Merion Township. One of the earliest, Valley Forge Homes, was developed on the east side of DeKalb Pike (Rt 202). In 1951, 202 houses were built with an additional 52 added in 1953. The land was opposite the Walker Farm. (Courtesy of the King
On March 4, 1811, UM resident, Jonathan Roberts, began his tenure as a US Representative from PA’s 2nd Congressional District. In 1814 he began his service in the Senate, leaving on March 4, 1821. However, he remained active in politics and supported a variety of local initiatives. Roberts was instrumental in the Abolitionist Movement and an early advocate for the
On February 27, 1851, Bridgeport was incorporated as a borough with its 572 residents. The borough contained 420 acres of land carved out of Upper Merion. Essentially, this area was the Swedesford section of the township settled in 1723 by the first settlers Mats Holstein and the Eastburn Family. (Courtesy of the King of Prussia Historical Society) E-History Fact published