Andalusia/Philadelphia Lucky 7 - PA
N 40° 04.072 W 074° 58.459
18T E 502190 N 4435290
This waymark explores a late 18th century area of Philadelphia and Bucks counties, examining some historic sites, and some not so much.
Waymark Code: WMAD7M
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/29/2010
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This Lucky 7 is exclusively on the Bristol Pike, which at one time was known as the King's Highway, being constructed in 1792. It was the first major toll road constructed in the USA. One of its principal components is an old 18th century town within Bensalem called Andalusia. At one time Andalusia covered all the area from the Poquessing Creek to the corner of Bristol Pike and Hulmeville Road. The creek was the boundary between Philadelphia and Bucks counties, making Andalusia an ideal stopping place for many of the famous names in history. This creek is the boundary line for this Lucky 7; some waymarks are on the Philly side and some, on the Bensalem side spanning two counties. And so, without further ado, here is a list of my seven waymarks, in descending category order.
02. Veterans Of Foreign Wars Andalusia Post 9198 - Bensalem, PA
03. Redeemer Antiques & Collectibles - Andalusia (Bensalem), PA
06. Frankford Avenue Bridge (Over Poquessing Creek) - Philadelphia, PA
08.
VFW Post 9198 World War II Memorial - Bensalem, PA
12. 12 Miles on the Turnpike - Bensalem, PA
13. Bristol Pike Gazebo - Bensalem, PA
14. VFW Post 9198 Anchors - Bensalem, PA
* Listings reflect new department-category alignment.
01. Animals
02. Buildings
03. Business
04. Culture
05. Entertainment
06. History
07. Measurement Standards
08. Monuments
09. Nature
10. Oddities
11. Recreation
12. Signs
13. Structures
14. Technology
15. Waymarking Multifarious