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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Kulpsville has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km 2), all land. It is located on the Towamencin Creek, a tributary of the Skippack Creek . PA Route 63 runs through Kulpsville, where the Lansdale interchange of the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike ( Interstate 476 ) with PA 63 is located.
This complex includes four contributing buildings and one contributing structure. They are the original fieldstone mill (1734-1735), mill race, early 19th century fieldstone mill owner's house, stable and carriage house (1858), and an early fieldstone house. [2] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. [1]
850 Weikel Rd. near Kulpsville, Towamencin Township, Pennsylvania Coordinates 40°14′42″N 75°18′46″W / 40.24500°N 75.31278°W / 40.24500; -75
Another mill and adjoining general store was erected in 1894, which still stands today as a restaurant. [40] Today, Towamencin is a suburban community and its economy has shifted away from agriculture. The modern Towamencin is a commuter town. Only 6% of Towamencin's population both live and work within the boundaries of the township. [41]
The district encompasses a variety of resources including dwellings, outbuildings, a mill, bridges, a fountain, and the remains of mills, dams, and mill races. A number of the buildings exhibit vernacular Federal and Georgian style details. Notable buildings include the Hard Times Tavern (c. 1750), Samuel Armitage House, Hill House, Watson ...
A grist mill built here in 1747 supplied flour to Continental Army troops during their stay at Valley Forge. General George Washington's army encamped in the area for a week before departing for winter quarters at Valley Forge. Washington used the area as an ammunition depot during the autumn of 1777. [2]
Pennsylvania Route 63 (PA 63) is a 37.4-mile-long (60.2 km) state highway located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area. The western terminus of the route is at PA 29 in Green Lane, Montgomery County. The eastern terminus is at Interstate 95 (I-95) in Bensalem Township, Bucks County. PA 63 runs northwest to southeast for most of its length.
It has the atmosphere of a picturesque old English village. Notable buildings and structures include the home of artist William L. Lathrop, the Phillips Mill Inn, West End Farm, Lenteboden, the Hotel du Village, Stone Cottage, and St. Philips Chapel. [2] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. [1]