West Philadelphia Borough, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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West Philadelphia Borough
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 West Philadelphia Borough
Location in Pennsylvania
West Philadelphia Borough
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Philadelphia |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19127
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| Area code(s) | 215, 267, and 445 |
West Philadelphia Borough, also known as West Philadelphia District, was a small town in Pennsylvania, USA. It was located west of the Schuylkill River in an area called Blockley Township, within Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. This borough no longer exists as a separate town. It became part of the larger City of Philadelphia in 1854. This change happened because of a special law called the Act of Consolidation, 1854.
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History of West Philadelphia Borough
How the Borough Was Formed
West Philadelphia Borough was officially created on February 17, 1844. When it was formed, it included two smaller villages: Hamilton and Mantua. It also covered the land around these villages.
Becoming a District and Joining Philadelphia
On April 3, 1853, the borough changed its name and became known as West Philadelphia District. With this new name, the area it covered also grew larger. However, this new district didn't last long as an independent place. In 1854, a very important law was passed called the Act of Consolidation. This law brought many smaller towns and districts in Philadelphia County together. West Philadelphia District was one of these places, and it officially became part of the big City of Philadelphia.
More Information
- You can find more information about this topic from ushistory.org.
- Read an excerpt from the book "Incorporated District, Boroughs, and Townships in the County of Philadelphia, 1854 By Rudolph J. Walther" on the ushistory.org website.
