Hartsville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hartsville, Pennsylvania
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Hartsville Fire Company 9/11 Memorial
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 Hartsville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Hartsville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
18974
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| Area code(s) | 215, 267, and 445 |
| FIPS code | 42-32984 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1192587 |
Hartsville is a small community located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It sits where Bristol Road and the Old York Road meet. This area is split between Warminster and Warwick Township.
Hartsville is about 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The local post office uses the ZIP code 18974.
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Discovering Hartsville: A Look at Its History
Hartsville got its name from a brave soldier named Colonel William Hart. He fought during the American Revolutionary War, which was a big fight for America's independence.
How Hartsville Began
In the late 1700s, Colonel Hart moved to this area. He opened a new inn, which was like a hotel and restaurant. He called his inn "The Sign of the Hart."
At first, there was a train stop nearby called Hartville. This stop was part of the Pennsylvania Northeastern Railroad. Later, this train station was renamed Ivyland.
As more people came to live near the inn and the train stop, a small town started to grow. The town was then officially named Hartsville. More services were added to help the people living there.
Community Life and Changes
A Presbyterian church opened in Hartsville in 1839. It served the community for 100 years. In 1939, it joined with another church, and the Hartsville building was taken down. However, the church's cemetery is still taken care of today.
In 1843, a special paper portrait was made of a Hartsville resident, Mrs. James P. Wilson. This unique artwork is now part of a collection at the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Hartsville Today
The Hartsville Fire Company has a special memorial. It honors those affected by the 9/11 events.
In 2019, there were concerns about the quality of water from some private wells in the community. This was due to the presence of certain chemicals. People worked to understand and solve this issue.
