Ivy Mills
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N 39° 53.135 W 075° 29.096
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Did you ever wonder where Benjamin Franklin got his paper to print on? Well wonder not more! It was here at Ivy Mills!
Waymark Code: WM8H7V
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2010
Views: 8
Marker Text: A pioneer in this area's industrial and religious development, Thomas Willcox built a paper mill here on the West Branch of Chester Creek in 1729. It became a major supplier to the print shop of Benjamin Franklin; by 1776 it was supplying paper for the currency of the colonies and Continental Congress and was operated by Willcox's descendants until 1866. An early Catholic mission was established on the property.
Marker Name: Ivy Mills
County: Delaware
Date Dedicated: 09/04/2001
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 109 Ivy Mill Road at Polecat Road, Glen Mills
Category: Business & Industry, Government & Politics 18th Century, Mills, Religion
Website: [Web Link]
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