Pocopson Township was formed from Pennsbury, East Marlborough, and West Bradford Township land. In late 1848, 28 male residents from these Townships, along with Newlin, signed a petition to the Court of Quarter Sessions. Eusebius Barnard, Pocopson’s future...
The Indian name for Pocopson Creek was POCAUPSING, which meant roaring waters. Source: A History of Pocopson Township by Alta Baily Bittle
At 255 persons per square mile, the population density of Pocopson is lower than all adjacent townships except Newlin. Source: 2010 Census; US Census Bureau.
Lenape Forged Products, Inc. occupies the building originally built by the West Chester Street Railway to run electric trolleys from West Chester to Kennett Square. Source: A History of Pocopson Township by Alta Baily Bittle
The area of Pocopson Township played a central role in The Battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777. See animated map of British troop movements. Source: Brandywine Battlefield Preservation Plan 2013: Chester County Planning Commission
