History with Mike: The historic inns of Willow Grove and Huntingdon Valley

According to local historian Mike Leibrandt, Willow Grove and Huntingdon Valley were once home to several historic inns: the Lady Washington Inn, the Red Lion Inn, the Fountain House Inn, and the Mineral Springs Inn.

The Lady Washington Inn of Huntingdon Valley

The first section of the Lady Washington Inn was built in 1761 at 2550 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley. The second section was built between 1785–1788, and the third between 1850–1875. It operated as an inn and tavern until 1900 when it was purchased by Williard Borstock, a private homeowner…

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