In the early 1900s, William David purchased a tract of land that became known as the David Farm, which had been in the Holstein family since about 1712. When fairs and games were held on the farmland, the winners would become the “King of the Manor.” In 1925 lots were sold off for $400 with $200 being refunded if the
During the late 1800s, a treasure trove of Ice Age fossils was uncovered near limestone quarrying operations at Valley Forge. The fossil site, known as Bone Cave or Port Kennedy Cave, was formed approximately 750,000 years ago. Site excavations in the early 1870s and mid-1890s resulted in more than 1,200 fossils being collected, which had been placed in the collections
In 1922 and 1923, some residents and manufacturers wanted to divide the township into two separate townships using the voting districts as a guide. There were two districts-Upper and Lower. The Upper District consisted of King of Prussia, Port Kennedy, Abrams, and Red Hill. The Lower District contained the more populated areas of Gulph Mills, Swedeland, Swedesburg, Rebel Hill, and
Gazette Spring 2015 Issue Page 2 – St. David’s Church zip code is 19087, not 19333. Page 8 – Now canceled April 25 program time was 10:00 am, not 10:00 pm. UM Township Lines Spring 2015 Issue Page 16 – Valley Forge Homes subdivision aerial caption date is incorrect, unconfirmed date of the photograph is early 1960s.