On Sunday, August 20, 2000, after years of planning, and an entire year of shoring up and bracing the structure, the King of Prussia Inn was finally moved to land donated by PECO Energy Company. It was one of the most successful engineering efforts in Pennsylvania’s history, winning the 2004 National Legacy Award for successful relocation and restoration. Here is
During the 1950s and 1960s, the King of Prussia Inn remained vacant and isolated between the lanes of US 202. Weather and vandalism took its toll both inside and out. In preparation for the 1976 Bicentennial, the exterior of the Inn received a makeover. Then in 1997 PennDot once again planned another highway expansion project, requiring the Inn which is
In the early 1950’s, the PA Highway Dept planned to widen US 202 in preparation of the convergence of the PA Turnpike & Schuylkill Expressway. Widespread protests broke out as concerned citizens feared the King of Prussia Inn would be torn down. In 1952, the PA Highway Dept offered $139,000 to purchase the Inn. A decision was made to spare
The Henderson Family Burial Plot is one of the earliest burial grounds in the township. It is located on South Henderson Road near Gulph Road. Henderson Rd is one of the oldest thoroughfares in the Township, named for one of our earliest families. The earliest burial is Ann Henderson, the 11 month old daughter of John and Ann Henderson, who