West Bradford Historical Markers
The historical marker program, established in 1946, is one of the Pennsylvania Historical Commission's oldest and most popular programs. The blue and gold markers located throughout the state highlight people, places, and events significant in state and national history. Presently, over 1,900 markers recognize Pennsylvania's history – from William Penn's country home, to the Lattimer Massacre, to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the nation's first long–distance superhighway. {exerpts from PHMC's website http://www.phmc.state.pa.us
West Bradford Township currently has one official marker.
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Marker Name: |
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John Beale Bordley |
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County: |
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Chester |
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Date Dedicated: |
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1953/2/25 |
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Marker Type: |
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Roadside |
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Location: |
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SR 3062 (Strasburg Rd.) just off PA 162, 1.6 miles W of Marshalltown |
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Category: |
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Professions & Vocations, Environment |
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Marker Text: The noted agriculturalist purchased land just north of here in 1792 and named it "Como Farm". Here, he conducted numerous experiments on crop rotation and maintenance of soil fertility. Bordley planned new devices for seeding and reaping wheat. His works on Rotation of Crops, and Husbandry and Rural Affairs were widely read. Died, 1804. |