Historical Marker

Marcus Hook

W 10th St. (US 13) & Green St., at Municipal Bldg., Marcus Hook · Marcus Hook · Delaware

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First port of call for Philadelphia shipping. First settled by Swedes, it was named by the Dutch, 1655-64, Marreties Hoeck.

AddressW 10th St. (US 13) & Green St., at Municipal Bldg., Marcus Hook

CityMarcus Hook

Here was born the first chief engineer, Pennsylvania Railroad, 1847-52, and its third president, 1852-74.

Marcus Hook, PA

Founded 1681 by William Penn as a Quaker Commonwealth.

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In 1892, inventor Pusey received a U.S. patent for the paper matchbook.

Founded 1681 by William Penn as a Quaker Commonwealth.

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Formed September 26, 1789 out of Chester County.