Glen Mills, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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Railway station, built 1882
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 Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Concord |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19342
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| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
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Pennsylvania Historical Marker
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| Designated: | September 23, 1997 |
Glen Mills is a small community in Concord Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is not an official town or city, but a group of homes and businesses. You can find it about 27 miles west of Philadelphia. The special mail code for Glen Mills is 19342.
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History of Glen Mills
The land around Glen Mills was first given to William Penn in 1681. George Cheyney was the first person to settle here. The nearby town of Cheyney is named after him. Later, this land was sold and divided into smaller pieces.
The name Glen Mills comes from two paper mills. The Willcox family built these mills in 1835 and 1846. From 1864 to 1878, these mills made special paper. This paper was used by the United States government to print important money and bonds.
The original paper mills are no longer standing today. However, a very old grist mill built by Nathaniel Newlin in 1704 is still here. It is a popular spot for people who enjoy picnics and history. A blacksmith shop was also built on the property in 1975. The Newlin Mill Complex was added to a list of important historic places in 1983.
Trains arrived in Glen Mills around 1858. The West Chester and Philadelphia Railroad offered train service. You could travel between Philadelphia and West Chester. The Pennsylvania Railroad took over the train line in 1880. Passenger trains ran through Glen Mills until 1986. Today, the West Chester Railroad runs special trains. They operate between Glen Mills and West Chester on weekends.
In the 1960s, a fun Wild West themed restaurant called The Longhorn Ranch was in Glen Mills. Later, in the 1980s, the same spot became a nightclub called Pulsations. Now, a community for older adults is located there.
A sad event in American history on September 11, 2001, affected Glen Mills. A resident, pilot Michael R. Horrocks, was a first officer on one of the planes involved.
Golf in Glen Mills
The Golf Course at Glen Mills was designed by Bobby Weed. It is connected to the Glen Mills Schools. This golf course helps students learn about golf operations. They also learn how to manage the grass and grounds.
Glen Mills Geography
The Glen Mills ZIP Code, 19342, covers many different areas. It is mostly located in Delaware County.
Townships in Glen Mills
The Glen Mills ZIP code crosses into several townships. Here are the townships, listed by how much land they cover:
- Concord Township, Delaware County
- Thornbury Township, Delaware County
- Edgmont Township, Delaware County
- Middletown Township, Delaware County
- Thornbury Township, Chester County
- Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County
- Chester Heights
School Districts in Glen Mills
The Glen Mills ZIP code is also part of different school districts. Here are the districts, listed by how much land they cover:
- Garnet Valley School District
- West Chester Area School District
- Rose Tree Media School District
- Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
Notable People from Glen Mills
Some interesting people have lived in Glen Mills:
- T.D. Allman, an American writer, reporter, and historian.
- John Edwards, a US Congressman.
- April Margera, a TV personality.
- Victor Yerrid, an American actor and puppeteer.
