Haverford, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Haverford, Pennsylvania
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Haverford post office and Haverford Square shopping center
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 Haverford, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Haverford, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Counties | Delaware/Montgomery |
| Townships | Haverford/Lower Merion |
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| • Land | 3.3 sq mi (9 km2) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Population
(2010 US Census)
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| • Total | 6,248 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19083
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| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1176657 |
Haverford is a community in Pennsylvania, USA. It's not officially a city or town, but a part of two different areas: Haverford Township and Lower Merion Township. It's about 3 miles (5 km) west of Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania Railroad opened Haverford Station in 1880. This station was on their main train line going west from Philadelphia.
Haverford is next to other communities like Havertown, Bryn Mawr, and Ardmore.
The name Haverford comes from a town called Haverfordwest in Wales, UK.
Today, Haverford is well-known for Haverford College. It's also home to the Merion Cricket Club, one of the oldest country clubs in the United States.
Major roads in Haverford include Lancaster Avenue (which is part of US 30), Montgomery Avenue, and Haverford Road. The highway I-476 (also called the Blue Route) also passes nearby.
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Getting Around Haverford
Haverford has good public transportation options.
Train Stations
- Haverford is a stop on the Paoli/Thorndale Line.
- Another Haverford stop is on the Norristown High Speed Line.
Bus Routes
- Suburban Bus Route 105 travels from Rosemont to 69th Street.
- Suburban Bus Route 106 goes from Paoli to 69th Street.
Historic Places to See
Haverford has several buildings and places that are important to history. Many of these are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
| Site Name | Image | Location | Year Built | What it is | |
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| 1 | Allgates |  |
Coopertown Rd | 1731 | This was once the home of Horatio Gates Lloyd. |
| 2 | Federal School |  |
Haverford-Darby Rd | 1797 | An old schoolhouse from the early days. |
| 3 | Merion Cricket Club |  |
325 W. Montgomery Avenue | 1865 | Its clubhouse was designed by Frank Furness. It has hosted many sports tournaments. |
| 4 | Whitehall Apartments |  |
410 W. Lancaster Avenue | 1925-1926 | A historic apartment building with unique architecture. |
Famous People from Haverford
Many interesting people have lived in or have connections to Haverford.
- David J. Adelman (born 1974) is a successful business leader. He is the CEO of Campus Apartments.
- John C. Bogle (1929–2019) was a financial expert. He started The Vanguard Group, which helps people invest money. Fortune magazine called him one of the "Investment Giants" of the 20th century.
- Catherine Drinker Bowen (1897–1973) was a famous author and historian. She wrote books about American history, including "Miracle at Philadelphia," about the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
- Alexander Johnson ("AJ") Cassatt (1839–1906) was the president of the Pennsylvania Railroad. He helped design the green and yellow street signs in the area. He was also the brother of the famous painter Mary Cassatt.
- Herb Clarke (1927–2012) was a popular TV weatherman for many years.
- Frank Converse (born 1938) is an actor who once lived in Haverford.
- Theodore Freeman was an engineer and a NASA astronaut.
- Clement Acton Griscom founded and led American Steamship Lines. His large home, "Dolobran," was designed by the famous architect Frank Furness.
- Ken Henderson is a former Major League Baseball player.
- Joshua Humphreys (1751–1838) was a shipbuilder. He designed the U.S. frigate Constitution, also known as "Old Ironsides." This ship was launched in 1797.
- John LeClair is a retired National Hockey League All-Star hockey player.
- Frederic Lewy was a neurologist from Germany. He discovered "Lewy bodies," which are important in studying certain brain diseases.
- Jameer Nelson is an All-Star basketball player. He played for the Orlando Magic. He lives in Haverford during the off-season.
- J. Howard Pew was the son of the founder of Sun Oil Company.
- Dave Roberts was a retired weather forecaster for WPVI-TV's Action News.
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Haverford Township
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Haverford School
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Founders Hall, Haverford College.
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Dolobran (Clement A. Griscom mansion), Laurel Lane (1881), designed by Frank Furness
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Merion Cricket Club, Montgomery Ave. & Grays Lane (1896), designed by Frank Furness
