Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gulph Mills
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Gulph Mill which supplied grain to George Washington's army. Photograph c. 1922
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 Gulph Mills
Location in Pennsylvania
Gulph Mills
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Upper Merion |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19406
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1176308 |
Gulph Mills is a small community located in Upper Merion Township. It is part of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place with a shared identity, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Students in Gulph Mills attend schools in the Upper Merion Area School District. You can also find a train station here, called Gulph Mills station, which is part of the Norristown High Speed Line.
History of Gulph Mills
Gulph Mills has a very important history, especially during the American Revolutionary War. A grist mill, which is a mill that grinds grain into flour, was built here in 1747. This mill played a key role in supporting the American soldiers.
Washington's Army in Gulph Mills
In 1777, General George Washington and his Continental Army spent about a week camped in the Gulph Mills area. This was just before they moved to their famous winter camp at Valley Forge.
During this time, Gulph Mills was used as a place to store ammunition for the army. A special memorial was put up in 1893 by the Sons of the American Revolution to mark where the soldiers camped.
Hanging Rock Landmark
Another interesting spot in Gulph Mills is called Hanging Rock. It's a big rock formation along Pennsylvania Route 320. People say that George Washington led his troops past this very rock.
For many years, there have been discussions about whether to remove Hanging Rock. However, people who want to protect historical sites have been working to save it since the 1970s. Both the Bridge in Upper Merion Township and Hanging Rock are recognized as important historical places and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
