History of Pottsgrove Manor
The history of Pottsgrove Manor stretches back further than recorded history. Long before William Penn became proprietor of the colony of Pennsylvania, American Indians lived along what the Lenape people called the “Manatawny Creek,” which translated to “the place where we drink.” Archaeological excavations on the Pottsgrove Manor property indicate a native presence reaching back … Read more
Pottstown Historical Society, recording history since 1936!
On May 26, 1936, Mr. and Mrs. James Wendell invited citizens of Pottstown and vicinity to attend a meeting at the Hill School to discuss the formation of a Pottstown Historical Society. Over one hundred individuals attended the opening meeting.
