Old Haverford Friends Meetinghouse Explained

Old Haverford Friends Meetinghouse is a historic Quaker meeting house at 235 East Eagle Road in Havertown, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The burial ground attached to Old Haverford Friends Meetinghouse was laid out in 1684.[1] In 1688, the log meetinghouse was built. Later, a stone meetinghouse was subsequently completed in 1700. It is believed that the southern portion of the meetinghouse, with its rougher masonry, is the original stone building.[2] William Penn preached here soon after construction was complete and often attended worship.[3] The northern portion of the building was expanded in 1800.

Old Haverford Friends Meeting is an active faith community and center for worship.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Ashmead. Henry Graham. History of Delaware County, Pennsylvania. 1884. L.H. Everts & Co.. Philadelphia. 574. 20 June 2017.
  2. Web site: History Old Haverford Friends Meeting. www.oldhaverford.org. 20 June 2017.
  3. Book: Jordan. John W. A History of Delaware County Pennsylvania and Its People. 1914. Lewis Historical Publishing Company. New York. 9. 20 June 2017.
  4. Web site: Old Haverford Friends Meeting. oldhaverford.org. 22 May 2020.