Jarrettown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jarrettown
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 Jarrettown
Location in Pennsylvania
Jarrettown
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Upper Dublin |
| Elevation | 275.59 ft (84.00 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 215, 267 and 445 |
Jarrettown is a small place in Pennsylvania, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. This means it's part of a larger area, Upper Dublin Township.
You can find Jarrettown in Montgomery County. It's about 2.2 miles (3.5 km) east of Ambler and 2.75 miles (4.4 km) southwest of Horsham. The main roads that meet here are Limekiln Pike and Jarrettown Road.
Discover Jarrettown
Jarrettown is located where two important roads meet. These roads are Limekiln Pike and Jarrettown Road. This central spot makes it easy to find.
The community is about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of where Limekiln Pike crosses Susquehanna Road. It's also about 1.3 miles (2.1 km) southwest of where Jarrettown Road meets Pennsylvania Route 63.
A Look Back in Time
We can learn about Jarrettown's past from an old book. This book is called History of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania by Bean, written in 1884. It tells us what Jarrettown was like a long time ago.
What Jarrettown Was Like
In 1884, Jarrettown was the second-largest village in its township. It had a hotel where travelers could stay. There was also a store where people could buy supplies.
The village also had a large three-story building. This was the Odd-Fellows' Hall, a meeting place for a community group. There was also a two-story public school-house for students.
Early Days and Its Name
In 1884, Jarrettown had 21 houses. The post office was set up there in 1866. This made it easier for people to send and receive mail.
Even earlier, in 1832, another book mentioned Jarrettown. It said the place had about five or six homes back then. The name "Jarrettown" comes from Levi Jarrett. He owned several farms in the area around 1815.
Another person named John Jarrett owned a lot of land in 1776. Over time, families like the Jarretts, Fitzwaters, and Dresher no longer lived in Upper Dublin.
