HISTORIC UPLAND

UPLAND, PA

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Historic Upland is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The borough was founded in 1663 by Quaker settlers and has a rich history of being an important part of the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African-Americans to escape to free states and Canada.

Today, Upland is a vibrant community that takes pride in preserving its rich heritage. The borough is home to several historic sites, including the Upland Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This district encompasses the areas around Upland Park, Upland Plaza, and the Upland Library, and includes a variety of Victorian-style homes, churches, and civic buildings.

The Upland Historical Society, founded in 1972, works to protect and preserve the borough’s rich history. The society offers a variety of programs, including educational lectures and tours of the area’s historic sites. Visitors can also learn about the borough’s history at the Upland History Museum, located in the Upland Library.

Upland is also home to a variety of other attractions, including the Upland Art Museum, the Upland Theater, and the Upland Country Club golf course. The borough is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with easy access to the local parks and trails, as well as the nearby Ridley Creek State Park.

Overall, Historic Upland is a charming and vibrant community that takes pride in its centuries-old history and offers a variety of attractions for visitors and residents alike.

HISTORIC UPLAND is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in UPLAND PA. US MID #8404201057

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

Contact HISTORIC UPLAND

HISTORIC UPLAND
217 EIGHTH STREET
UPLAND
PA
19015

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MID # 8404201057
Name HISTORIC UPLAND
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237450498
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.857328, -75.381507
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 045
US Census Tract: 406300
US Census Block: 2011