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One of the first attempts to quarry slate in this country was made here at Slateford by a company chartered in 1808. Some of the quarries and slate factories in this vicinity were operated until 1917.
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One-half block south, stands the home of John Heckewelder, famed Indian missionary and interpreter, author of works on American Indians.
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Erection begun, 1758; enlarged and altered in 19th century.
Robert H. Sayre
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The engineer and philanthropist lived here.
Northampton County
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Formed March 11, 1752 out of Bucks County.
Moses Tunda Tatamy
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