Fetter's Mill Village Historic District facts for kids
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Fetter's Mill Village Historic District
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Historic Bryn Athyn Train Station and Post Office (1902), September 2012
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 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | Fetter's Mill Rd. and Pennypack Ln., Bryn Athyn and Lower Moreland Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 7 acres (2.8 ha) |
| Built | c. 1740 |
| Architectural style | Georgian, Colonial |
| NRHP reference No. | 05001212 |
| Added to NRHP | August 16, 2006 |
The Fetter's Mill Village Historic District is a special area in Bryn Athyn and Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It's like a time capsule, showing us what life was like many years ago. This district is a collection of old buildings and structures that are important to history.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. This means it's officially recognized for its historical value.
What Makes Fetter's Mill Village Special?
A "historic district" is a group of buildings, structures, or objects that are important because of their history or architecture. Fetter's Mill Village has several key parts that make it historic.
These include:
- A wagon shed and John Conner's art studio from 1751.
- The Alnwick Grove Train Station, built around 1870.
- The Bryn Athyn Train Station, which also served as a Post Office, built in 1902.
- An old farmhouse from about 1790.
- A stone barn.
- Two iron bridges, built in 1883 and between 1916-1917.
- A milk platform from around 1900.
Also in the district is the famous Fetter's Mill, which was built around 1740. It is so important that it is listed separately as a historic place.
How a Community Grew Here
This area became very important to members of The New Church from Philadelphia. They loved to visit the countryside for church trips and picnics. A popular spot was Alnwick Grove, which even had its own train station, the Alnwick Grove Station. Today, this old station is a private home.
After visiting, a wealthy church member named John Pitcairn, Jr decided to buy land here. This land was known as Knights Farm. Over time, this area grew into a significant center for the church. It is now home to the impressive Bryn Athyn Cathedral. Pitcairn also built several family estates here, including Cairnwood, Cairncrest, and Glencairn.
