Place: Chestnut Hill (Philadelphia, Pa.) and Philadelphia (Pa.) / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1705">1705</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1709">1709</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Place Chestnut Hill (Philadelphia, Pa.) Place Philadelphia (Pa.) Year 1705 to 1709

Extent:: 12.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Germantown, a section of northwest Philadelphia, was settled in the late 1600s. It is well known as the site of the first American anti-slavery protest, the Revolutionary War Battle of Germantown, and the seat of the National government during the yellow fever epidemic of 1793. The Germantown Historical Society deed collection, 1688-1952, contains original deeds and land titles for properties in the region of Germantown, Philadelphia.

Held at: Germantown Historical Society [Contact Us]

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