Sharon Hill
Sharon Hill by Kathleen Clarke, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions in November 2009, offers a detailed exploration of a small community that emerged in the 19th century. This 130-page book delves into the historical development of Sharon Hill, which began to flourish with the arrival of the Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore Railroad in 1872. The narrative outlines the transformation of the area from a largely undeveloped landscape into a town with homes, businesses, and essential infrastructure, including the main thoroughfare known as Chester Pike.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of Sharon Hill’s growth, highlighting key developments such as the establishment of stores, churches, and schools following the railroad’s arrival. The book also discusses the incorporation of Sharon Hill as a borough in 1890, marking its separation from Darby Borough. With a focus on local history within the context of the Middle Atlantic region, this edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the historical evolution of communities in the United States.
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A community less than a square mile in size, Sharon Hill came into its own in the 19th century. The surroundings were mostly undeveloped until 1872, when the Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore Railroad ran its rails through the area. A few homes and farms dotted the landscape, and there were two passable roads. One main thoroughfare, known earlier as the Queen’s Highway and now as Chester Pike, ran through the entire length of the town. With the arrival of the railroad, a town plan was developed and Sharon Hill added a few stores and businesses to its landscape. Affluent Philadelphians built their mansions along Chester Pike, and churches and schools soon followed. In 1890, Sharon Hill was incorporated as a borough when it separated from Darby Borough.
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