by Mateo Horhay | Dec 31, 2021 | Delco History
Daily people ride by an unassuming building in a corner of Rose Tree Park. Yet not many people realize the incredible history behind this establishment. This building is known as the Old Rose Tree Taven. It is a historic inn and tavern dating back to the 18th century....
by Mateo Horhay | Nov 15, 2021 | Delco History
The most popular water was once in Delco. Not not the Darby Creek. Along Barren Road in Middletown are remnants of the Black Hawk Spring. Now I can not begin to describe how popular the water from this spring was. People from near and far came to get it. This spring...
by Mateo Horhay | Aug 15, 2021 | Delco History
I took a recent look at the Crum Creek Ruins. You will find the story behind these ruins fascinating and worth sharing. Many know this as the Crum Creek Ruins. Though it is also known as Hinkson’s Water Garden. The water garden is all that remains of what was once a...
by Mateo Horhay | May 24, 2021 | Delco History
Many in Delco have spent time at Ridley Creek State Park. This place offers many the opportunity to enjoy a nice day. You can go for a lovely hike. Fish the day away. And so much more. What most don’t realize is a cemetery lies within these grounds. The Russell...
by Mateo Horhay | Mar 3, 2021 | Delco History
Lenni Lenape Indians in Glenolden. There is a giant rock that hangs above Muckinipattis Creek in Glenolden. According to lore, it was a traditional council rock for the Lenni Lenape Indians. It was given the name “Raavacoola”. Supposedly it was named for...
