Booths Corner, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Booths Corner, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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 Booths Corner, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Booths Corner, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Bethel |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1170001 |
Booths Corner is a small, unincorporated community located in Bethel Township. This area is part of Delaware County in the state of Pennsylvania, United States. It's a place where people live and work, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
You can find Booths Corner right where two important roads meet: Pennsylvania Route 261 (also known as Foulk Road) and Pennsylvania Route 491 (Naamans Creek Road). This intersection is a key point in the community.
How Booths Corner Got Its Name
Booths Corner is named after a person named Thomas Booth. He was an important merchant in the area starting in 1854. A merchant is someone who buys and sells goods, like a shopkeeper. Thomas Booth also served as the postmaster, which means he was in charge of the local post office.
The Booth family has a long history in Bethel. Their story in this area goes all the way back to Robert Booth. He moved to Pennsylvania in 1712 from a place called Yorkshire in England.
Famous People from Booths Corner
Some notable people have connections to Booths Corner. One well-known person is:
- Francis Harvey Green - He was an educator, which means he taught people. He was also a poet, writing poems, and a lecturer, giving talks to audiences.
