Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
Encyclopedia
Glen Mills is an unincorporated community
in Concord Township
and Middletown Township
, Delaware County
, Pennsylvania
, United States
about 17 miles from Philadelphia. Glen Mills is known for its gardens and its golf course. Major offices including Deloitte with a headcount of about 100 people operating from there. The zip code for Glen Mills is 19342.
in 1681. George Cheyney was the first settler here, for which the nearby town of Cheyney
is named. Later, this land was sold and divided. The name Glen Mills is taken from two paper mills built by the Willcox family, one in 1835 and the second in 1846. From 1864 to 1878, these mills supplied the United States government with a special, patented paper for the printing of government bonds and notes.
The Glen Mills are no longer, but the grist mill built by Nathaniel Newlin
in 1704 still stands, and is a popular destination for picnickers and history buffs alike. A blacksmith shop was built on the former property in 1975.
The West Chester and Philadelphia Railroad
arrived in Glen Mills c. 1858, and provided train service between Philadelphia and West Chester
. The Pennsylvania Railroad
took control of the rail line in 1880. Passenger trains through Glen Mills were operated by SEPTA until 1986. The West Chester Railroad
, a heritage railway
, currently operates trains between Glen Mills and West Chester on weekends.
A "wild west" themed restaurant/roadside attraction known as "The Longhorn Ranch" operated in Glen Mills during the 1960s. In the 1980s, that same site was the location of Pulsations nightclub. The site is currently the location of a retirement community.
A Glen Mills resident, pilot Michael R. Horrocks, died in the September 11, 2001 attacks
. He was the first officer on Flight 175, the second plane to hit the World Trade Center.
and is connected to the Glen Mills Schools
'. The golf facility is used to train students in golf operations and turf management.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Concord Township
Concord Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Concord Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 9,933 at the 2000 census. Concord is pronounced "conquered," not "Concorde."-Geography:...
and Middletown Township
Middletown Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 16,064 at the 2000 census. The Pennsylvania State University has an undergraduate satellite campus located in the north-central portion of the township, while Neumann College, a private...
, Delaware County
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 558,979, making it Pennsylvania's fifth most populous county, behind Philadelphia, Allegheny, Montgomery, and Bucks counties....
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
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, United States
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about 17 miles from Philadelphia. Glen Mills is known for its gardens and its golf course. Major offices including Deloitte with a headcount of about 100 people operating from there. The zip code for Glen Mills is 19342.
History
The area around Glen Mills was part of the original land grant given to William PennWilliam Penn
William Penn was an English real estate entrepreneur, philosopher, and founder of the Province of Pennsylvania, the English North American colony and the future Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He was an early champion of democracy and religious freedom, notable for his good relations and successful...
in 1681. George Cheyney was the first settler here, for which the nearby town of Cheyney
Cheyney, Pennsylvania
Cheyney is an unincorporated community that sits astride Chester and Delaware Counties in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is the home of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. The area and the University derive their name from George Cheyney's Farm which became the current campus of Cheyney...
is named. Later, this land was sold and divided. The name Glen Mills is taken from two paper mills built by the Willcox family, one in 1835 and the second in 1846. From 1864 to 1878, these mills supplied the United States government with a special, patented paper for the printing of government bonds and notes.
The Glen Mills are no longer, but the grist mill built by Nathaniel Newlin
Newlin Mill Complex
The Newlin Mill Complex, a water powered gristmill on the west branch of Chester Creek near Concordville, Pennsylvania, USA, was built in 1704 by Nathaniel and Mary Newlin and operated commercially until 1941. During its three centuries of operation, the mill has been known as the Lower Mill, the...
in 1704 still stands, and is a popular destination for picnickers and history buffs alike. A blacksmith shop was built on the former property in 1975.
The West Chester and Philadelphia Railroad
West Chester and Philadelphia Railroad
The West Chester and Philadelphia Railroad operated in the greater Philadelphia area in the 19th century. It later became the West Chester Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad , and is now called the Media/Elwyn Line on the SEPTA system....
arrived in Glen Mills c. 1858, and provided train service between Philadelphia and West Chester
West Chester, Pennsylvania
The Borough of West Chester is the county seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 18,461 at the 2010 census.Valley Forge, the Brandywine Battlefield, Longwood Gardens, Marsh Creek State Park, and other historical attractions are near West Chester...
. The Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad was an American Class I railroad, founded in 1846. Commonly referred to as the "Pennsy", the PRR was headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
took control of the rail line in 1880. Passenger trains through Glen Mills were operated by SEPTA until 1986. The West Chester Railroad
West Chester Railroad
The West Chester Railroad is a privately owned and operated tourist railroad that runs between Market Street in West Chester, Pennsylvania in Chester County and the village of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania in Delaware County....
, a heritage railway
Heritage railway
thumb|right|the Historical [[Khyber train safari|Khyber Railway]] goes through the [[Khyber Pass]], [[Pakistan]]A heritage railway , preserved railway , tourist railway , or tourist railroad is a railway that is run as a tourist attraction, in some cases by volunteers, and...
, currently operates trains between Glen Mills and West Chester on weekends.
A "wild west" themed restaurant/roadside attraction known as "The Longhorn Ranch" operated in Glen Mills during the 1960s. In the 1980s, that same site was the location of Pulsations nightclub. The site is currently the location of a retirement community.
A Glen Mills resident, pilot Michael R. Horrocks, died in the September 11, 2001 attacks
September 11, 2001 attacks
The September 11 attacks The September 11 attacks The September 11 attacks (also referred to as September 11, September 11th or 9/119/11 is pronounced "nine eleven". The slash is not part of the pronunciation...
. He was the first officer on Flight 175, the second plane to hit the World Trade Center.
Golf
The Golf Course at Glen Mills was designed by Bobby WeedBobby Weed
Robert C. Weed, Jr., ASGCA is a golf course designer, builder, and protégé of Pete Dye. Weed's work includes Tournament Players Club courses, the Slammer and Squire at World Golf Village, and the redesign of the Mark Bostick Golf Course at the University of Florida...
and is connected to the Glen Mills Schools
Glen Mills Schools
The Glen Mills Schools is a residential facility for juvenile delinquents located in Glen Mills and in Thornbury Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. David Barstow of the St...
'. The golf facility is used to train students in golf operations and turf management.
Geography
The Glen Mills zip code, 19342, is unusual in the numerous geographic boundaries it crosses. It is located almost entirely in Delaware CountyDelaware County, Pennsylvania
Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 558,979, making it Pennsylvania's fifth most populous county, behind Philadelphia, Allegheny, Montgomery, and Bucks counties....
Townships
In order of land share:- Concord TownshipConcord Township, Delaware County, PennsylvaniaConcord Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 9,933 at the 2000 census. Concord is pronounced "conquered," not "Concorde."-Geography:...
- Thornbury Township, Delaware CountyThornbury Township, Delaware County, PennsylvaniaThornbury Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,093 at the 2000 census. It is adjacent to, and was once joined with, Thornbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.-Geography:...
- Edgmont TownshipEdgmont Township, PennsylvaniaEdgmont Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,918 at the 2000 census.-History and Socioeconomics:...
- Middletown TownshipMiddletown Township, Delaware County, PennsylvaniaMiddletown Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 16,064 at the 2000 census. The Pennsylvania State University has an undergraduate satellite campus located in the north-central portion of the township, while Neumann College, a private...
- Thornbury Township, Chester CountyThornbury Township, Chester County, PennsylvaniaThornbury Township is a township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,017 at the 2010 census. It is adjacent to, and was once joined with Thornbury Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.-History:...
- Chadds Ford TownshipChadds Ford Township, PennsylvaniaChadds Ford Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States, about 30 miles southwest of Philadelphia. Prior to 1996, Chadds Ford Township was known as Birmingham Township, Delaware County, and the name was changed to allow the township to correspond to both its...
- Chester Heights BoroChester Heights, PennsylvaniaChester Heights is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,481 at the 2000 census. Most of the borough lies south of U.S...
School Districts
In order of land share:- Garnet Valley School DistrictGarnet Valley School DistrictGarnet Valley School District is located in the southeast corner of Pennsylvania in Delaware County. Garnet Valley enrolls more than 5,000 students in grades Kindergarten through 12 in five schools....
- West Chester Area School DistrictWest Chester Area School DistrictThe West Chester Area School District covers a basis, for the area of West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough of West Chester is the center of the district...
- Rose Tree Media School DistrictRose Tree Media School DistrictRose Tree Media School District is a school district headquartered in Media, Pennsylvania, United States. Rose Tree Media School District is serviced by the . It has approximately 3,600 students it its six schools. The Penncrest principal, Mr...
- Unionville-Chadds Ford School DistrictUnionville-Chadds Ford School DistrictThe Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is a school district in southeastern Chester County and western Delaware County, Pennsylvania in the United States, a area encompassing seven townships and serving a total of about 4,000 students. Its schools are:*Unionville High School*Charles F...
.