L L.
12/12/2016
Another historic gem in Delco, which was home to a signer of the Delclaration of Independence. (Below info from Wiki and the Morton Project Websites): The homestead was founded in 1654 by Morton...
Morton Homestead
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100 Lincoln Ave
Prospect Park, PA 19076
Morton Homestead is a historic homestead located in Prospect Park, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1654 by Finnish immigrant Morton Mortenson, the homestead played a significant role in the New Sweden colony and is one of the oldest dwellings in the state, featuring seventeenth-century Swedish log structures.
With its connection to John Morton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Morton Homestead offers visitors a tangible glimpse into the region's rich history. The site, which includes the Morton cabin and is part of Morton Homestead State Park, is open to the public and has been recognized as a National Register of Historic Places since 1970.
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