Historical Society of Whitpain local history collection 1778-2011

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Historical Society of Whitpain local history collection 1778-2011

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Whitpain Township, one of the oldest townships of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was settled as early as 1685. The Historical Society of Whitpain local history collection, 1778-2011, contains newspaper clippings, ledgers and other manuscript volumes, pamphlets and ephemera, and original and copy photographs. It is covers various topics of local interest, including locally significant churches, organizations, historic buildings, schools, individuals and families.

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Historical Society of Whitpain

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"Whitpain Township, one of the oldest townships of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was settled as early as 1685. Prior to 10 September 1784 it was a part of Philadelphia when the present Montgomery County was created from Philadelphia County. "The exact date of the establishment of Whitpain as a township has not yet been definitely ascertained. However, as one of the original townships laid out by William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, it is known to have existed on...

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Men's benevolent and fraternal organization. From the description of Independent Order of Oddfellows records, 1843-1901. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36794006 The Independent Order of Odd Fellows in North America is a fraternal organization which originated in England. The I.O.O.F. became independent from the English Old Fellows Order in 1834 after lodges were established in New York and Baltimore. Charity Lodge No. 6 was established in Stockt...