Homeville, Chester County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Homeville, Chester County,
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Homeville Friends Meeting House
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 Homeville, Chester County,
Pennsylvania Location in Pennsylvania
Homeville, Chester County,
Pennsylvania Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| Township | Upper Oxford |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
19330
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-35472 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1177329 |
Homeville is a small community located in Upper Oxford Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It sits about 469 feet (143 m) above sea level, which is like being on a gentle hill.
Homeville Friends Meeting House: A Historic Place
The Homeville Friends Meeting House is a historic building that was built way back in 1839. It served as a place of worship for the Religious Society of Friends, often called Quakers. This group believes in peace and simplicity.
Founding and Early Years
The meeting house started as the Oxford Preparative Meeting. It was supported by the Fallowfield Monthly Meeting, which was a larger group of Quakers. In 1842, the Oxford Meeting joined with the Pennsgrove Preparative Meeting. Together, they formed the Pennsgrove Monthly Meeting.
Later History and Current Use
The meeting was "laid down" in 1915. This means it was officially closed, usually because there were not enough members to keep it active. Even though it closed, meetings for worship are sometimes held there during the summer months. The Homeville Cemetery Company now takes care of the building and the large burial ground next to it. This company makes sure the historic site is maintained.
