1704History
Along with William Trent, Norris purchased the land on October 7, 1704, for 50¢ per acre.
1712Government
In 1712, Norris acquired Trent's share and established a gristmill at the foot of present-day Water Street.
1784Government
Named the county seat in 1784 when Montgomery County was formed, Norristown was incorporated as a borough in 1812 and subsequently enlarged in 1853.
1799Government
Founded on June 15, 1799, it is currently owned by 21st Century Media.
1812History
Norristown, 1812-1912.
1869History
Congressman representing New Jersey 1869–1871
Timothy L.
1873Government
Hartranft, Governor of Pennsylvania 1873–1879
Philip Jaisohn, first Korean to become a naturalized citizen of the United States
Gertrude I.
1900Military
Growing rapidly after the Civil War, it swelled to 22,265 people by 1900.
1913History
Heysham, Theodore (1913).
1986Government
== Politics and government ==
Norristown has been a home rule municipality since 1986 when voters adopted a charter with a manager/council form of government and a seven-member...
2002History
O'Toole, Stephen (December 30, 2002).
2003History
Archived from the original on December 5, 2003.
2004Government
The office of mayor was abolished in July 2004 after a public referendum amended the municipal charter.
2009Architecture
In 2009, the historic former Bell Telephone building was completely renovated for offices, and that same year the U.S.
2012History
Census Bureau's 2012 American Community Survey, the median household income was $42,764.
2019History
== Demographics ==
As of 2019, Norristown's population is 34,341, which represents a 0% increase since 2010.