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Haverford, Pennsylvania

Located in Delaware/Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Haverford was founded in 1682. Haverford College is a prestigious liberal arts school. Part of Philadelphia's affluent Main Line.
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Founded 1682 | Population 49,000 | Peak 49,000 (2024) | County Delaware/Montgomery County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Haverford, Pennsylvania

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1682 Founded: Welsh Quaker settlement.
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1732 Economic Development: Haverford grew through the automobile industry.
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2010 Modern Era: Haverford continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020 Modern Growth: Haverford continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Latest News in Haverford

Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
Man Threatens Congressman Backing Hillary Clinton
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Did You Know?

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Haverford College is a prestigious liberal arts school.
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Part of Philadelphia's affluent Main Line.
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Founded by Welsh Quaker settlers in 1682.
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Haverford is located in Delaware/Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
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Haverford has a population of approximately 49,000.

Famous People from Haverford, Pennsylvania

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Theodore Freeman
Astronaut, Military Officer · Born Feb 18, 1930 · Died Oct 31, 1964 (age 34)

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