Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Marshallton, Pennsylvania
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Blacksmith in Marshallton
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Location in Chester County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
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 Marshallton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State | Pennsylvania | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| County | Chester | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Township | West Bradford | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Population
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| • Total | 500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ZIP codes |
19382
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| Area code(s) | 610 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Marshallton is a small, historic community in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it's a place with a shared identity but no separate local government. It's also a census designated place, a special area defined for gathering population data. In 2020, about 500 people lived here.
Marshallton is famous for its old buildings. It's one of three historic areas in West Bradford Township, Pennsylvania that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places important to American history. The village also has popular restaurants and the nearby Highland Orchards. This orchard is a great place to pick your own fruits like apples and pumpkins. Many local schools visit Highland Orchards for fun field trips, especially in the fall!
Exploring Marshallton's Past
Marshallton has a rich history, with many buildings that tell stories from long ago.
The Historic District
The Marshallton Historic District is a special area. It includes 65 important old buildings and three unique sites. These places show what life was like in the past.
Some of the most famous buildings in the district are:
- The Humphry Marshall House
- The Marshalton Inn
- The Bradford Friends Meetinghouse
This historic district was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. This means it's recognized as a significant historical area in the United States.
See also
In Spanish: Marshallton (condado de Chester) para niños
