Morrisville, PA

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Morrisville, PA started out as a trading post of the Dutch India company. Early on it was known Crewcorne and was part of Falls Township. It later became a ferry crossing and was incorporated and became named Morrisville after Robert Morris.

History of Morrisville






An interesting landmark in Morrisville is the old Millstone marking the first industry in town a mill.

The Old Millstone





Summerseat is located in Morrisville. It was General George Washington's Headquarters in December 1776.

Summerseat

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