Fitzwatertown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Fitzwatertown
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 Fitzwatertown
Location in Pennsylvania
Fitzwatertown
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Upper Dublin |
| Elevation | 222 ft (68 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 215, 267 and 445 |
Fitzwatertown is a small community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's part of Upper Dublin Township.
This community is located in the United States. It is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) north of Philadelphia. You can find Fitzwatertown where Limekiln Pike, Fitzwatertown Road, and Jenkintown Road meet.
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History of Fitzwatertown
Fitzwatertown has a long history, dating back to the early 1700s. A book from 1884 called History of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania by Bean tells us about its past.
Early Settlement and Industry
The community is in a fertile valley near Sandy Run. This area was rich in natural resources like limestone and iron-ore.
One of the first settlers was Thomas Fitzwater. He started burning lime here before 1705. Lime was important for building and farming. He also built a grist-mill, which grinds grain into flour.
Community Life in the Past
In the past, Fitzwatertown was a small but busy place. It had a store, a hotel, and shops for making and fixing things. There was also a grist-mill and about twelve houses.
A post office was set up in Fitzwatertown before 1858. This helped people send and receive mail.
Local Businesses and Growth
The lime business was very important in Upper Dublin. By 1840, the area produced a lot of lime. This industry grew even more when railroads arrived.
The North Pennsylvania Railroad had a station called Edge Hill nearby. This made it easier to transport goods. Even with these advantages, Fitzwatertown didn't grow much for many years.
The old grist-mill was run by John Price for a long time. Later, Samuel Conard owned it. Sandy Run, a steady stream, flows through the area.
