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Start Over Repository The Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley Place Trappe (Pa.) Year 1850 to 1899

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Borough of Trappe records, 1896-1994 (inclusive)

Extent:
26.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The Borough of Trappe is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was settled in 1717 and formally incorporated in 1896. The bulk of the Borough of Trappe records, 1962-1994, is comprised of taxation records. The remainder of the collection is made up of financial, administrative, and municipal planning records.

Held at: The Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley [Contact Us]

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Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley collection of personal papers and organizational records, 1747-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:
6.0 linear feet
Abstract:
Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley collection of personal papers and organizational records, 1747-1998, is comprised of small groupings of family papers, organizational records, and miscellaneous original archival items. It includes photographs, deeds, scrapbooks, minute books, ledgers, financial papers, estate papers, and diaries. Of special interest is a record book kept by Henry Vanderslice, a wagonmaster who served under General Muhlenburg during the Revolutionary War, and was stationed at Pennsylvania Camp, Reading, 1777-1780.

Held at: The Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley [Contact Us]