Collen Brook Farm, Historic farmhouse complex in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania.
Collen Brook Farm is a farmhouse complex in Upper Darby Township consisting of several structures built during different periods. A stone farmhouse serves as the main building, accompanied by a granite spring house and carriage house on roughly 5 acres.
Construction of the farmhouse occurred in phases starting with the original 1700 building, followed by expansions added in 1774 and 1794. The granite spring house was built in 1782 and demonstrates building techniques used by early colonial settlers.
George Smith, a prominent educator and political leader of the 1800s, made this farm his home and shaped how Delaware County developed. His residence reflects the role that successful landowners played in their local communities.
The property is maintained by the Upper Darby Historical Society and opens to visitors on Sunday afternoons from May through October. Planning a visit in advance is recommended to ensure you arrive when the site is staffed and accessible.
The granite spring house originally served as the water supply point for the farm and still displays the stone construction from that era. Many visitors overlook this functional building, though it reveals how early farmers managed their own water sources.
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