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71-571: Bucks County Transit operates three bus lines under the DART brand. The lines are located within the Doylestown , New Britain , Chalfont , and Warrington areas. No bus service is operated by BCT on Sundays or holidays. The DART routes have a fare of $ 1.00, with senior citizens allowed to ride for free. Doylestown DART is a bus service in Doylestown that runs Monday through Saturday, connecting

142-531: A business route to Montgomeryville, passing through New Britain and Chalfont . Pennsylvania Route 313 runs northwest-southeast along the northern edge of Doylestown on Swamp Road and heads northwest to Dublin and Quakertown and southeast to Pennsylvania Route 263 in Furlong , where Swamp Road continues as an unnumbered road towards Newtown . The downtown area of Doylestown has on-street parking and parking lots that are regulated by parking meters during

213-718: A borough was introduced into Legislature in February 1830, but failed, as well as a second attempt in the session of 1832. "An Act to erect the Village of Doylestown, in the County of Bucks, into a Borough" was passed and signed into law by Governor Joseph Ritner on April 16, 1838. An electric telegraph station was built in 1846, and the North Pennsylvania Railroad completed a branch to Doylestown in 1856. The first gas lights were introduced in 1854. Because of

284-475: A female householder with no husband present, and 51.7% were non-families. 44.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.82. In the borough, the population was spread out, with 16.5% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 25.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

355-1014: A general aviation airport operated by the Bucks County Airport Authority, is located to the north of Doylestown. The nearest airports with commercial air service are the Trenton-Mercer Airport near Trenton, New Jersey , approximately 15 miles (26 km) away, Lehigh Valley International Airport near Allentown, Pennsylvania , approximately 25 miles (40 km) away, Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia , approximately 30 miles (48 km) away and Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey , approximately 50 miles (80 km) away. The Doylestown Community Bike & Hike System consists of over 25 miles (40 km) of trails and side paths for pedestrians and bicycles serving both

426-562: A historic building, is located in Doylestown Borough. Doylestown has a council-manager form of government consisting of a "weak" Mayor and a nine-member borough council. The mayor is elected at-large to a term of four years. The borough council is divided into three wards, with each ward electing three members to terms of four years. Borough council is in charge of enacting legislation, raising and spending public money, regulating land use, and providing public services. The council

497-418: A museum. The home was left on the condition that his housekeeper be allowed to live there for the rest of her life. She lived there and gave tours until the mid-1970s. In 1916, Doylestown Country Club was established and still operates a private golf course and caddy program. By 1931, the advent of the automobile and improved highway service had put the last trolley line out of business as Doylestonians used

568-535: A result, many American lawyers have heard of Newtown. The oldest operating movie theater in America is Newtown Theatre at 120 North State Street. Newtown is known for its wealth of history. One of the most noted former residents of Newtown was painter Edward Hicks , who lived in Newtown for over forty years with his family, where he was able to own his own business. Newtown has an established historical society called

639-615: A route that originates in Quakertown . Greyhound Lines provides intercity bus service to Doylestown along a route running between Philadelphia and Scranton . Fullington Trailways provides intercity bus service to Doylestown along a route running between the Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal in Philadelphia and Williamsport , serving several places in northern Pennsylvania. Locally, Doylestown

710-589: Is "to commemorate and preserve the history of Doylestown so that its people, places and events may long be remembered." The Doylestown Historic District , Pugh Dungan House , Fonthill , Fountain House , Oscar Hammerstein II Farm , James-Lorah House , Mercer Museum , Moravian Pottery and Tile Works , and Shaw Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . According to

781-531: Is 0.4 °F (−17.6 °C). Since 1981, the coldest air temperature was −10.5 °F (−23.6 °C) on January 22, 1984. Episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur, with wind chill values < −10 °F (−23 °C). The average annual snowfall (Nov.–Apr.) is between 24 inches (61 cm) and 30 inches (76 cm). Ice storms and large snowstorms depositing ≥ 12 inches (30 cm) of snow occur once every few years, particularly during nor’easters from December through February. The plant hardiness zone

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852-417: Is 7a with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 0.4 °F (−17.6 °C). The spring bloom typically begins by April 8 and fall color usually peaks by November 2. As of the 2010 census, the borough was 95.3% Non-Hispanic White, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.2% Asian, and 1.2% were two or more races. 1.2% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry. As of

923-478: Is State Street, which forms a one-way pair with Oakland Avenue in the downtown area. Pennsylvania Route 611 bypasses central Doylestown to the west on a freeway, heading north to Easton and south to Philadelphia . U.S. Route 202 bypasses the center of the borough to the south and heads southwest to Norristown and northeast to New Hope . US 202 follows a parkway alignment from Doylestown southwest to Montgomeryville , with U.S. Route 202 Business serving as

994-463: Is also located in the borough. Doylestown Township, which is adjacent to the borough, contains Paul W. Kutz Elementary and also the campus of Delaware Valley University , which is primarily known as an agricultural and science school. The Intelligencer , a daily newspaper serving central and northern Bucks County along with nearby areas of eastern Montgomery County , is headquartered in Doylestown. In 1948, WBUX signed-on with 5,000 watts at 1570 on

1065-402: Is entirely surrounded by Newtown Township , from which it separated in 1838. State Street is the main commercial thoroughfare with wide sidewalks, shops, taverns, and restaurants. Newtown was founded by William Penn in 1684. Newtown was one of several towns that William Penn organized around Philadelphia to provide country homes for city residents and to support farming communities. It

1136-637: Is part of the Delaware Valley , also known as the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Like most of eastern Pennsylvania , present-day Doylestown was inhabited by the Lenape Indian tribe prior to European settlement of the region. In March 1745, William Doyle, an Irish settler, obtained a license to build a tavern, then known as William Doyle's Tavern, on what is now the northwest corner of Dyers Road and Coryell's Ferry Road at present-day Main and State Streets. The tavern's strategic location at

1207-402: Is required to meet once a month to conduct business. The borough council contains seven subcommittees. As of 2022, the mayor of Doylestown is Elnora "Noni" West. The borough council consists of Council President Jack O'Brien, Council Vice-President Wendy Margolis, Ben Bell, Tim Brennan, Lawrence Browne, Dennis Livrone, Joe Frederick, Jennifer Jarret, and Amy Taylor Popkin. Doylestown borough

1278-472: Is served by a small public transportation system called the " Doylestown DART " (Doylestown Area Regional Transit). Doylestown DART is a service of Bucks County Transport and consists of a single weekday route and a single Saturday route. Often used by the elderly, it travels to various destinations in Doylestown, including government offices, schools, stores, restaurants, pharmacies, senior residences, and Doylestown Hospital. Bucks County Transport also operates

1349-511: Is the location of several educational facilities of the Central Bucks School District . The borough contains three elementary schools (Doyle Elementary, Cold Spring Elementary and Linden Elementary), one middle school (Lenape Middle School) and one high school ( Central Bucks West ) which has long been a girls' soccer powerhouse. Bucks County's regional educational service agency, Bucks County Intermediate Unit No. 22,

1420-509: Is −1.3 °F (−18.5 °C). Since 1981, the coldest air temperature was −12.1 °F (−24.5 °C) on January 22, 1984. Episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values < −12 °F (−24 °C). The average annual snowfall (Nov-Apr) is between 30 inches (76 cm) and 36 inches (91 cm). Ice storms and large snowstorms depositing ≥ 12 inches (30 cm) of snow occur once every few years, particularly during nor’easters from December through February. As of

1491-678: The DART West , which runs weekdays from a connection with the Doylestown DART at Delaware Valley University west to New Britain and Chalfont , and the DART South , which runs weekdays from a connection with the Doylestown DART at the Doylestown Point Shopping Center south to Warrington. The Bucks County Courthouse Shuttle is operated weekdays by Bucks County Transport. The Doylestown Airport ,

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1562-644: The Southampton-based Pennsylvania Transit Expansion Coalition (PA-TEC) began discussions with all townships along the rail line, as well as SEPTA officials, about possible resumption of passenger service. Bucks County officials and Newtown residents overwhelmingly supported PA-TEC's efforts, making it official in December 2009 when the Newtown Board of Supervisors passed a resolution supporting

1633-996: The U.S. Census Bureau , Doylestown has a total land area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km ). Doylestown Borough is bordered by Doylestown Township , except to the northeast where it borders Buckingham Township . Natural features of Doylestown Borough include Cooks Run and Neshaminy Creek . According to the Köppen climate classification system, Doylestown has a hot-summer, humid continental climate ( Dfa ). Dfa climates are characterized by at least one month having an average mean temperature ≤ 32.0 °F (0.0 °C), at least four months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature ≥ 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. Although most summer days are slightly humid in Doylestown, episodes of heat and high humidity can occur with heat index values > 105 °F (41 °C). Since 1981,

1704-939: The U.S. Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 0.6 square mile (1.4 km ), all land. The Newtown Creek , a tributary of the Neshaminy Creek , flows south along the western boundary between the borough and the township of Newtown. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Newtown has a Humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ). Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature > 32.0 °F (0.0 °C), at least four months with an average mean temperature ≥ 50.0 °F (10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature ≥ 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. Although most summer days are slightly humid in Newtown, episodes of heat and high humidity can occur, with heat index values > 108 °F (42 °C). Since 1981,

1775-414: The 1940s, streets were paved for the first time in two decades and parking meters were introduced downtown in 1948. However, the postwar housing boom did not begin in earnest until the 1950s, when 550 new homes were built. The housing boom continued into the 1960s and 1970s, as more than 1,600 new homes were built during those decades and the borough's population grew from 5,917 in 1960 to 8,717 in 1980. By

1846-447: The 1960s, the competition presented by the emergence of shopping malls proved detrimental to many local Doylestown businesses, resulting in vacant buildings and dilapidated storefronts. Bucks County Redevelopment Authority responded with a federal urban renewal scheme that called for the demolition of 27 historic buildings. The local business community objected to such wholesale clearance and responded with its own plan called Operation '64,

1917-497: The 2000 census, there were 2,312 people, 920 households, and 595 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,201.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,622.2/km ). There were 936 housing units at an average density of 1,701.0 per square mile (656.8/km ). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.93% White , 1.12% African American , 0.09% Native American , 0.74% Asian , 0.17% from other races , and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of

1988-557: The 2010 census, the borough was 94.8% Non-Hispanic White, 2.3% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.5% were two or more races. 2.8% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry [1] . As of the census of 2000, there were 8,227 people, 3,952 households, and 1,908 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,822.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,475.9/km ). There were 4,055 housing units at an average density of 1,884.1 per square mile (727.5/km ). The racial makeup of

2059-596: The AM dial. Today as WISP the station airs an All-Catholic format. As of 2018 there were 34.88 miles (56.13 km) of public roads in Doylestown, of which 5.59 miles (9.00 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 29.29 miles (47.14 km) were maintained by the borough. The main north-south street in Doylestown is Main Street while the main east-west street

2130-484: The Cross Keys Shopping Center with Neshaminy Manor. The bus service has stops serving residential and commercial areas, government offices, schools, shopping centers, and Doylestown Hospital. The Doylestown DART provides connections to SEPTA Regional Rail 's Lansdale/Doylestown Line and SEPTA 's Route 55 bus. DART West bus service connects Delaware Valley University and Doylestown DART with

2201-628: The Doylestown DART at the Doylestown Point Shopping Center. Service along the DART South operates Monday-Friday. Bucks County Transport uses a fleet of natural gas burning buses . Doylestown, Pennsylvania Doylestown is a borough in and the county seat of Bucks County, Pennsylvania , United States. As of the 2020 census , the borough population was 8,300. Doylestown is located 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Trenton , 25 miles (40 km) north of Center City Philadelphia , and 27 miles (43 km) southeast of Allentown . It

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2272-482: The Doylestown Plan for Self-Help Downtown Renewal. This private initiative was successful in saving Doylestown's old buildings and historic character, while improving business at the same time. One historic landmark that could not be saved was the 80-year-old courthouse and clock tower, which was replaced by the present county complex in the early 1960s. By the end of the 1980s, the downtown business district

2343-482: The General Assembly, some as early as 1784, requesting the move of the county seat to Doylestown. Among the signers were Andrew Armstrong, John Armstrong, John Davis, Andrew Denison, Jesse Fell, Joseph Fell, John Ingham (of Ingham Springs), Michael Frederick Kolb, Zebulon M. Pike (of Lumberton), Samuel Preston, Robert Shewell, Walter Shewell, and Fulkerd Sebring. The Pennsylvania General Assembly approved

2414-534: The Newtown Bypass. As of 2010 there were 10.09 miles (16.24 km) of public roads in Newtown, of which 1.55 miles (2.49 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 8.54 miles (13.74 km) were maintained by the borough. State Street runs through Newtown's main commercial area and intersects with Washington Avenue at the borough's infrastructural center. Pennsylvania Routes 532 , 332 , and 413 pass outside

2485-527: The Newtown Historic Association. The Newtown Hardware House has been in continuous operation for over 130 years, which ranks as the longest tenure for any single business in Newtown. The Half-Moon Inn , Newtown Creek Bridge , Newtown Friends Meetinghouse and Cemetery , Newtown Historic District , Newtown Presbyterian Church , and George F. Tyler Mansion are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . According to

2556-625: The administrative building for the district. The only private school in the township is St. Andrews Catholic Education Center . George School , though associated with Newtown, is mostly in Middletown Township , and Newtown Friends School , though it bears Newtown's name, is located entirely in Middletown Township. The township is also the site of Bucks County Community College 's main campus. La Salle University and Holy Family University also have satellite campuses on

2627-599: The area, but the neighborhoods created often lacked longstanding institutions or discernible centers. Doylestown, more centrally located than the Delaware River border town of New Hope , which had traditionally served this function, was able to position itself as the regional center of culture and nightlife. Archival collection and community programming are two functions of the Doylestown Historical Society, established in 1995, whose mission

2698-483: The automobile as the primary means of travel within the region. The Great Depression took its toll on Doylestown; many grand old houses constructed a century earlier fell into disrepair. During the 1930s, the borough also expanded its land area to the north by admission of the tract known as the Doylestown Annex. In the decade following World War II , however, Doylestown's business community boomed. During

2769-409: The average family size was 2.95. In the borough the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males. The median income for a household in the borough

2840-567: The borough in several places, including from Tyler State Park . Newtown is in the Council Rock School District . While the district serves many towns in Lower Bucks County, Newtown Township is home to Council Rock High School North , Newtown Middle School (formerly Newtown Junior High), Goodnoe Elementary School , Newtown Elementary School , and the former Chancellor Street School , which now acts as

2911-428: The borough in surrounding areas of Newtown Township via the Newtown Bypass. Until January 14, 1983, Newtown was served by SEPTA 's Fox Chase/Newtown Line commuter rail service. At that time, service was suspended because of failing train equipment. Since then, there has been constant talk of reinstating service because of recent strong population growth in the surrounding area; however, this has not materialized. There

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2982-571: The borough of Doylestown and Doylestown Township. The system was founded in 1992 to improve mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists in and around the Doylestown area. The Doylestown Community Bike & Hike System has connections to the US 202 Parkway Trail following the US 202 parkway to Montgomeryville; future trail connections are planned to Peace Valley Park and other points in the area. BicyclePA Route S passes through Doylestown, following Court Street,

3053-401: The borough was 95.24% White , 0.30% African American , 0.11% Native American , 1.42% Asian , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 0.43% from other races , and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.20% of the population There were 3,952 households, out of which 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 7.2% had

3124-457: The central Bucks County boroughs of New Britain and Chalfont. The line serves as a connection between the DART system and SEPTA Regional Rail's Lansdale/Doylestown Line. It started operating on January 6, 2020, with service only running from Monday-Friday. DART South bus service runs along Pennsylvania Route 611 in Warrington , serving residential and commercial areas. The bus connects with

3195-481: The day Monday through Saturday, with parking free on evenings and Sunday. The borough offers 6-month parking permits that can be used in certain metered spots. Free parking is available at the Bucks County Parking Garage on Broad Street. The Lansdale/Doylestown Line of SEPTA Regional Rail connects Doylestown to Center City Philadelphia and many points in between. Doylestown station is

3266-598: The establishment of a Main Street Manager Program. In the 1990s, the downtown area rebuilt itself largely by turning to an out-of-town audience. Doylestown had long been respected as a bucolic tourist destination. The gentry of Philadelphia and New York City , including figures associated with theater and literary in Manhattan , maintained country estates in the area and often summered in Doylestown. The Mercer Museum, Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, and

3337-468: The first church was erected; it was followed by the construction of a succession of churches for various congregations throughout the 19th century. As the population of Central and Upper Bucks County grew throughout the 18th and into the 19th century, discontent developed with the county seat's location in Newtown , where it had been since 1725. Eight petitions with a total of 184 signers were submitted to

3408-638: The first postmaster, carried letters to recipients in the bell-shaped crown of his high beaver hat as he walked about the village. When Stewart died on February 7, 1804, his son-in-law Enoch Harvey became the next postmaster. On October 9, 1804 Harvey advertised in the Pennsylvania Correspondent , published in Doylestown, of a list of letters remaining in the post office for Wm. R. Hanna, Esq., Newtown; Doct. Felix Robertson, Bucks County; Robert Wehir, Shamony, Bucks County; Robert A. Farmer, Esq., Birdsborough; Israel Childs, Buckingham. In 1815,

3479-463: The full restoration of passenger service; neighboring Montgomery County officials are also supportive of re-thinking the rail corridor as well. Toll Brothers built the "Newtown Station" development east of the station site. The nearest station to Newtown is Woodbourne station on SEPTA 's West Trenton Line . SEPTA currently serves Newtown with SEPTA Suburban Bus Route 130 , which runs to nearby Bucks County Community College and south to

3550-445: The highest air temperature was 102.8 °F (39.3 °C) on July 22, 2011, and the highest daily average mean dew point was 75.3 °F (24.1 °C) on December 8, 2016. The average wettest month is July which corresponds with the annual peak in thunderstorm activity. Since 1981, the wettest calendar day was 7.11 inches (181 mm) on September 16, 1999. During winter months, the average annual extreme minimum air temperature

3621-445: The highest air temperature was 102.9 °F (39.4 °C) on July 22, 2011, and the highest daily average mean dew point was 75.2 °F (24.0 °C) on August 13, 2016. The average wettest month is July, which corresponds with the annual peak in thunderstorm activity. Since 1981, the wettest calendar day was 6.33 inches (161 mm) on August 27, 2011 . During the winter months, the average annual extreme minimum air temperature

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3692-557: The junction of present-day U.S. Route 202 , which links Norristown and New Hope , and Pennsylvania Route 611 , which links Philadelphia and Easton , contributed to Doylestown's early growth. A second inn, named Sign of the Ship, was established in 1774, built diagonally across from the Doyle Tavern. Samuel Flack was innkeeper in 1778. On January 1, 1802, a post office was established in present-day Doylestown. Charles Stewart,

3763-531: The local National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa brought a regular stream of short-term visitors through the area as well. With charitable support, the County Theater, an art-deco -styled building, was restored and reopened showing art-house fare, and a new main library and art museum were built around the ruins of the old stone jail, across the street from the Mercer Museum. Doylestown also

3834-511: The move by an Act on February 28, 1810, and the first Court session was opened on May 11, 1813. An outgrowth of Doylestown's new courthouse was the development of "lawyers row", a collection of Federal-style offices. One positive consequence of early 19th-century investment in the new county seat was organized fire protection, which began in 1825 with the Doylestown Fire Engine Company. A bill to erect Doylestown into

3905-738: The northernmost stop. Doylestown is served by SEPTA City Bus Route 55 , which heads south to Warrington , Willow Grove , Abington , Jenkintown and finally the Olney Transportation Center in North Philadelphia . There is also intercity bus service provided to Doylestown from a bus stop at the Doylestown station. Trans-Bridge Lines connects Doylestown to New Jersey and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City along

3976-544: The one-way pair of Oakland Avenue eastbound and State Street westbound, Main Street, and Green Street through the borough. Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Newtown is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania , United States. The population was 2,268 at the 2020 census . It is located just west of the Trenton, New Jersey metropolitan area, and is part of the larger Philadelphia metropolitan area. It

4047-405: The population. There were 920 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and

4118-474: The poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over. Doylestown Borough is home to three structures designed and built by Henry Chapman Mercer. The Mercer Museum , a structure built in poured concrete, is the home to Mercer's collection of early American artifacts. It also houses a collection known as "Tools of the Nation-Maker", one of the most important of its kind in

4189-463: The southwest of the town's core was subdivided for residential lots. In 1869, Doylestown established a water works. The first telephone line arrived in 1878, the same year that a new courthouse was erected. 1897 saw the first of several trolley lines connecting Doylestown with Willow Grove , Newtown, and Easton. A private sewer system and treatment plant were authorized in 1903. The borough took over and expanded sewer service to about three-quarters of

4260-707: The street from the Mercer Museum, has been converted into the James A. Michener Art Museum . The borough also boasts a small music conservatory, writers' and artists' organizations, and other cultural activities. Doylestown is located near the Polish-American Roman Catholic shrine known as the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa , which houses a painting of the Black Madonna of Częstochowa , Poland. The Fountain House ,

4331-555: The town in 1921. In the early 20th century, Doylestown became best known to the outside world through the "Tools of the Nation-Maker" museum of the Bucks County Historical Society . Henry Chapman Mercer constructed the reinforced concrete building in 1916 to house his collection of mechanical tools and utensils. Upon his death in 1930, Mercer also left his similarly constructed home Fonthill and adjacent Moravian Pottery and Tile Works , to be operated as

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4402-496: The town's relatively high elevation and a lack of strong water power, substantial industrial development never occurred and Doylestown evolved to have a professional and residential character. During the mid-19th century, several large tracts located east of the courthouse area were subdivided into neighborhoods. The next significant wave of development occurred after the Civil War , when the 30-acre (12 ha) Magill property to

4473-513: The world. Bucks County Historical Society also maintains the Spruance Library, a research library, adjoining the museum. Fonthill (also known as "Mercer's Castle") was Mercer's home and houses his collection of artifacts from around the world. The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works is an operational facility utilizing the tools and techniques used by Pennsylvania German potters in the 18th and 19th centuries. The former prison, across

4544-447: The years, as they have always given strong support of returned commuter service and have the most to gain. Author Joseph Schwieterman commented in 2001 that "few communities experiencing the loss of service have engaged in as protracted a dialogue about bringing back their passenger trains as Newtown. The continuing impasse has left many transit advocates skeptical that the borough will ever be accessible by rail again." In September 2009,

4615-434: Was $ 63,571, and the median income for a family was $ 78,215. Males had a median income of $ 54,231 versus $ 37,283 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 33,500. About 0.7% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over. Newtown Township , which surrounds the borough, has a system of bike and walking trails that lead to

4686-411: Was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 79.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.7 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $ 46,148, and the median income for a family was $ 71,988. Males had a median income of $ 48,553 versus $ 31,703 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 32,249. About 2.5% of families and 4.4% of the population were below

4757-559: Was again showing the toll of massive new competition from the latest wave of suburban shopping centers, as well as the recession that hit hardest in the northeastern states. In response, the borough council established a volunteer group of civic-minded representatives from business organizations, government, and the residential community to begin formulating plans for the downtown area in 1992. This effort resulted in streetscape improvements composed of cast iron street lamps and brick pavers, façade improvements and other beautification efforts, and

4828-415: Was also a movement under way to convert the unused rail corridor into a bike trail that has thus far been unsuccessful because of resistance in surrounding communities. SEPTA has no current plans to restore train service. The issue of resuming commuter service has been a political albatross almost from the day the trains stopped. Newtown remains the victim in all the political squabbling that has amassed over

4899-469: Was designated an official resort town and was exempted from liquor license caps. Empty commercial spaces soon began to be replaced with dense and vibrant bars and restaurants, contributing to a lively nightlife in Doylestown. As the Philadelphia metropolitan area expanded from southern into central Bucks County, the fields and farms of the communities around Doylestown quickly began to sprout housing developments. This development brought thousands of people to

4970-479: Was placed on the National Register of Historic Places . This designation was largely due to Newtown's historic clock tower. Newtown is enhanced by unique boutiques, colleges, cuisine, a climate for industry, Pennsylvania's most popular state park ( Tyler State Park ) and a Heritage Walk that traces the very steps of George Washington. The Law School Admission Council is headquartered in Newtown Township. As

5041-505: Was the county seat of Bucks County, Pennsylvania , from 1726 until 1813, when it was replaced by a more central Doylestown . After his December 26, 1776 morning march to Trenton , and before the Battle of Princeton , Continental Army commander-in-chief George Washington made his headquarters in Newtown. Newtown was incorporated on April 16, 1838 and has been enlarged three times since. In 1969 Newtown's entire central business district

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