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Lower Merion, Pennsylvania

Located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Lower Merion was founded in 1713. Kobe Bryant led Lower Merion High School to a state championship in 1996. One of the wealthiest communities in America — on Philadelphia's Main Line.
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Founded 1713 | Population 63,000 | Peak 63,000 (2024) | County Montgomery County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Lower Merion, Pennsylvania

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1713 Township Formed: Welsh settlement on Philadelphia's Main Line.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Lower Merion's character and economy.
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1996 Kobe Bryant: Kobe plays at Lower Merion HS.
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2010 Modern Era: Lower Merion continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Lower Merion

Jan 1, 1970
Reeses Peanut Butter Cups Seasonal Candy Becomes Epic Fail
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Jan 1, 1970
Anti Trade Message Trump Targets Reagan Democrats
Washington, D.C. – In the thick of the 2016 presidential race, Donald Trump zeroed in on a key group of voters with his shar…
Jan 1, 1970
Pennsylvania Cop Shoots 12 Year Old Girl While Serving Eviction Notice
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — On a tense April 17, 2016, a police officer shot a 12-year-old girl during a routine eviction notice delivery,…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump and Clinton Leading Super Tuesday Polls
Washington, April 6, 2016 – As the 2016 presidential primaries rolled on, recent polls painted a clear picture of Donald Trump a…
Jan 1, 1970
Man Threatens Congressman Backing Hillary Clinton
Washington, DC – On March 28, 2016, a man was arrested after making explicit threats against a congressman who had publicly endo…
Jan 1, 1970
Man Assumes he Just Shot Buck Then Gets Closer Look and Realizes what it
RURAL PENNSYLVANIA — It was supposed to be a routine hunting trip, but what started as excitement quickly turned into a nightmar…

Complete Historical Timeline

1713 Culture
Township Formed
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1996 Sports
Kobe Bryant
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Kobe Bryant led Lower Merion High School to a state championship in 1996.
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One of the wealthiest communities in America — on Philadelphia's Main Line.
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Includes Bryn Mawr, Bala Cynwyd, Ardmore, and other affluent neighborhoods.
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Lower Merion is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
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Lower Merion was founded in 1713.

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Famous People from Lower Merion, Pennsylvania

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Henry H. Arnold
General · Born 1938 · Died 1941 (age 3)
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Caleb Fairley
Murderer · Born Oct 21, 1973 · Age 52
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Murray Gerstenhaber
Mathematician · Born Jun 5, 1927 · Died Feb 21, 2024 (age 96)
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Henry Sturgis Drinker
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Jesse Green (theater critic)
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