La Mott, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Mott
Camp Town
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Unincorporated community
Neighborhood of Cheltenham Township |
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Corner, Willow and Sycamore avenues, La Mott, Pennsylvania, 2012
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 La Mott
Location in Pennsylvania
La Mott
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township |  Cheltenham |
| Commissioner | Harvey Portner |
| Area | |
| • Total | .261 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | .261 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,554 |
| • Density | 13,617/sq mi (5,257/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight Time) |
| Area codes | 215, 267 and 445 |
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Pennsylvania Historical Marker
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| Official name: Village of La Mott | |
| Designated: | June 1973 |
La Mott is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It's a neighborhood within Cheltenham Township in Montgomery County. This area is special because it's named after Lucretia Mott. She was a very important person in the 1800s.
Lucretia Mott worked hard to end slavery and fought for women's right to vote. She lived in this neighborhood. La Mott is the only place in the United States named "La Mott." It is located next to Philadelphia, along Cheltenham Avenue.
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A Look at La Mott's History
This community has a rich history. It was named to honor Lucretia Mott, who lived here from the 1850s until she passed away in 1880. Her home, called Roadside, was a significant place.
The Underground Railroad Connection
Lucretia Mott's house, Roadside, was part of the Underground Railroad. This was a secret network of safe houses and routes. It helped enslaved people escape to freedom in the years before the Civil War. Sadly, her house was taken down in 1911.
Camp William Penn: A Training Site
Before it was called La Mott, this area was known as Camptown. During the American Civil War, it became a very important place. It was the site of Camp William Penn. This was the first federal training camp specifically for Black soldiers. These brave soldiers played a vital role in the Civil War.
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La Mott AME Church
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La Mott Community Center and Free Library
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Residence, Old York Road
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Sign at the site of former Lucretia Mott House
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La Mott historical marker
