One of the benefits of working at the Historical Society of Montgomery County when you were born and raised in said county is getting to scratch old itches. I lived in walking distance of the Jarrettown Hotel and always wondered about its history. I heard rumors while growing up that George Washington stayed in the hotel.… Read More »Jarrettown Hotel
The King of Prussia Inn was founded in 1719. Over time, it evolved into a successful tavern and inn at the heart of the town. It thrived for two centuries before it was faced with location problems. It is a drawing of the King of Prussia Inn. I am uncertain when the piece was made,… Read More »King of Prussia Inn
For centuries, people with various ailments have traveled to mineral springs to drink and bathe in healing waters. The minerals in spring water were thought to heal skin conditions, ease indigestion, and cure many other complaints. In Montgomery County, Abington and Willow Grove were once well known for their mineral springs. Thomas Hallowell was the… Read More »Willow Grove’s Mineral Springs