Copy of facts published on Facebook and previously in the Upper Merion Township e-Newsletter.
From the Historical Collections of the State of Pennsylvania containing a copious selection of the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc relating to the History and Antiquities, both general and local with Topographical Descriptions of every county and all the larger towns in the state. By Sherman Day and entered according to the Act of Congress, in the
Carl Schultheis, in addition to being the preeminent local pediatrician, was known as a dedicated local historian in Upper Merion Township, even serving as President of the King of Prussia Historical Society for a number of years. He collected and saved materials relating to the area and its residents for many years, and has donated much of the material to the King of
By Ed Dybicz 6 SEP 1967 In recent years, Upper Merion Township has been the scene of a problem commonly referred to as sink holes. These depressions in the earth have occurred from time to time in various parts of the sprawling township, the latest about three weeks ago on the DeKalb Pike near Henderson Rd. Of the many theories advanced
In celebration of America’s 200th birthday in 1976 people from across the country took part in a very unique road trip: the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage to Pennsylvania. The Bicentennial Commission of Pennsylvania, which organized the event, described it as “a replay of history – in reverse. A train of covered wagons – one from each state – is crossing