Darby, Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, US
Description
Darby is a borough in Delaware County that sits along Darby Creek, about six miles southwest of Philadelphia's downtown area. The town occupies a compact area crossed by multiple transportation routes, with a mix of older buildings and residential neighborhoods.
History
The settlement began in 1682 when seven Quaker families established a community under John Blunston's leadership while working with William Penn on early Pennsylvania affairs. This early founding places it among the oldest permanent European settlements in the region.
Culture
The community here carries forward Quaker values that shaped its founding character and continue to influence how people interact with their surroundings. Walking through town, you notice how these traditions are woven into local institutions and family ties.
Practical
The borough is well connected to Philadelphia through multiple transit options, including trolleys and regional rail services. Visitors should plan their route using available transportation to navigate between neighborhoods and reach nearby attractions.
Did you know?
The Darby Free Library, opened in 1743, remains one of the oldest continuously operating public libraries in North America. This building stands as a visible reminder of the community's early commitment to education and knowledge sharing.
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Bartram's Garden
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John Bartram High School
2.1 km
Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
2.8 km
Eden Cemetery
1.4 km
Joseph W. Catharine School
1.9 km
Hardy Williams Academy
3.7 km
Darby Free Library
461 m
John M. Patterson School
1.8 km
Darby Meeting
510 m
St. Cyprian Roman Catholic Church
4 km
Lansdowne Theatre
2.6 km
Lansdowne Park Historic District
2.8 km
Henry Albertson Subdivision Historic District
3 km
Twentieth Century Club of Lansdowne
2.9 km
George Wolf School
3 km
Regent-Rennoc Court
4.3 km
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
3.6 km
Lower Swedish Cabin
3.6 kmSpruce Theatre
4.5 kmLindy Theatre
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3.3 kmBarclay Square II
4.2 kmEric Theatre
4.2 kmAirport Theater
1.7 kmBenson Theatre
2.4 kmVasa Nya
3.7 km
S. Weir Mitchell School
3.6 km
William T. Tilden Middle School
2.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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