Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Doylestown is the name of both a borough and the adjacent township located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 34 miles (55 km) north of Philadelphia. At the turn of the century in 1900, 3,034 people lived in the borough of Doylestown, and in 1910, 3,304 people lived there. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 8,227, and the township a population of 16,747. The borough is the county seat of Bucks County{{GR|6}}.

History

Doylestown was first settled by William Doyle in 1745, who established a tavern at what is now the corner of Main and State Streets. In 1813, the county seat was moved from Newtown because of Doylestown's more central location within the county. In 1857, after much lobbying, the North Pennsylvania Railroad opened a branch line into Doylestown, later taken over by the Reading Railroad. The town was also located on the trolley line from Philadelphia to Easton. As a result of this abundant transportation, central location and its residential and commercial appeal the town flourished.

Related Topics:
Newtown - North Pennsylvania Railroad - Reading Railroad - Trolley - Philadelphia - Easton

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Doylestown grew steadily through the 20th century, establishing itself as a home to predominantly upper and middle class families.

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