History of Doylestown
Doylestown was named after William
Doyle, a clever entrepreneur who opened a popular restaurant in 1745 midway
between Norristown and New Hope. A small village blossomed surrounding William
Doyle’s Tavern, and its central location in Bucks County led to it being named
the County Seat in 1813. By 1815, the first church was erected and in 1819, and
by 1838 Doylestown was officially incorporated as a Borough.
Doylestown grew rapidly as a great place to live, and it became
especially notable for the creations of archaeologist Henry Chapman Mercer and
his reinforced poured concrete buildings. The Mercer Museum, The Moravian Tile
and Pottery Works, and Fonthill Castle remain well-loved tourist sites today.
With
plenty of restaurants, boutiques, and a great walkable downtown area,
Doylestown is known today as being a popular place to meet up, get a drink, or
go shopping! There’s never a shortage of things to do in downtown Doylestown,
and I look forward to sharing a few of my favorites with you on this blog!
