Havertown Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
unincorporated community in Haverford Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States; suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
About Havertown
The history of Havertown can be traced back to 40,000 acres of land being purchased by the Religious Society of Friends from William Penn in 1681. It is an area that has seen the transformation from farmland and water-powered mills to a unique suburban neighborhood. It was well known for both gunpowder and textile manufacturing, producing powder for the War of 1812 and the cloth for the Union army during the Civil War. Havertown is the home to several historical sites and is well known for being the birthplace of Swell Bubble Gum, whose factory was demolished in 2011. It is also known for its large Irish-American population, which is still evident in the many Irish bars and stores throughout the town.
Top Attractions in Havertown
Explore the best things to see and do in Havertown:
- ★East Eagle Yoga
- ★Haverford Township Library
- ★Haverford Township Skatepark
- ★Haverford Township Skatium
- ★Historic Grange Estate
Havertown Travel Guide Sections
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