Bristol, Pennsylvania

Bristol is a borough located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 23 miles (37 km) northeast of Philadelphia opposite Burlington, N.J. on the Delaware River. Bristol was first incorporated in 1720. Although its charter was revised in 1905, the original charter remains in effect, making Bristol one of the older boroughs in Pennsylvania. 7,104 people lived in Bristol in 1900; 9,256 in [[1910; 10,273 in 1920; and 11,895 in 1940. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 9,923.

History

First settled as Buckingham (for Buckingham, England) in 1681, the borough of Bristol, Pennsylvania is one of the oldest settlements in the United States, and is about 15-30 minutes north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was originally used as a port and dock. Bristol is rich in history, boasting many historic and restored houses that line the streets of Radcliffe and Mill.

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Buckingham, England - Bristol, Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Attractions include: Bristol Riverside Theatre, Margaret R. Grundy Library & Museum, and The King George Inn, the oldest continuously run inn in the United States. The summer months are filled with many festivals, jammed-packed with free concerts, including Celtic Day, African-American Day, Italian Day, and Puerto Rican Day, all held at the Bristol Lions Park and Wharf along the Delaware River. Silver Lake Park and Nature Center provides an area of recreation.

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United States - Delaware River

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