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Area History
 

The history of the Tri-County Area—which includes Pottstown and Boyertown Boroughs, and Berks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties—is a tale of struggle, perseverance, success, and pride.

Early entrepreneurs and hard-working citizens laid the foundation for today’s communities. Their basic philosophies of desire for freedom, pride in one’s work, and willingness to help others are still a fundamental aspect of life in the Tri-County Area today.


Pottsgrove Manor, Photo by Brian Kelly


Pottsgrove Manor, built in 1752, was originally the home of John Potts, colonial ironmaster and founder of Pottstown, Pennsylvania.  The Manor has been carefully restored and furnished to recreate the lifestyle and times of John Potts and his family.  The Manor is now a museum administered by Montgomery County's Department of History and Cultural Arts.

 
History of Pottstown
History of Boyertown
History of Berks County
History of Chester County
History of Montgomery County