Millbourne

History

Before the arrival of European settlers, the Lenape people were already in the Delaware Valley. After William Penn's signing of the Treaty of Shackamaxon, Samuel Sellers, the pioneering settler of the Sellers family, came from Derbyshire, England in 1682, with his brother George Sellers. Both brothers purchased two tracts of land totaling and from William Penn. The official survey for the land was not completed until 1690. Over time, Samuel, his sons, and grandsons expanded their land holdings through additional purchases in the surrounding area. George Sellers later died due to an unexplained death involving a tomahawk. Samuel Sellers, the original settler, was a skilled weaver who played a pivotal role in the early industrial development of the region. He is credited with establishing the first twisting-mill in America. Building upon his father's legacy, Samuel's son, also named Samuel, and his grandson, John, continued the family tradition of weaving. The presence of a dam in Millbourne was first documented in an important deed issued by John Sellers on August 27, 1752. John Sellers recognized the potential of harnessing the waterpower of Cobbs Creek, leading to the development of six sites along the waterway. These sites became essential for subsequent generations and contributed to the growth of Millbourne Mills, first called Sellers Mills. During this time, Millbourne was part of Darby Township. But in 1786, Millbourne was separated with other municipalities to form Upper Darby Township. Following John Sellers' passing in 1804, his estate was inherited by his sons, with George receiving the majority of Millbourne. John Sellers II inherited the grist and sawmills, which were already established before 1749. Millbourne Mills were initially operated by James…

Geography

Millbourne is located at (39.963735, -75.252615). Millbourne has a total area of , making it the smallest municipality in Delaware County by area. Millbourne is bounded on the north and east by Cobbs Creek, and on the south by Market Street. Across Cobbs Creek to the north lies an extension of Fairmount Park and the Cobbs Creek Golf Course. Millbourne is situated within the Darby Creek Watershed. A common place of interest, Cobbs Creek is located near Millbourne. The creek is commonly used for swimming and fishing. The creek is also connected to the Cobbs Creek trail which is used for hiking and biking. The Cobbs Creek Bikeway runs from a corner at the eastern end of Millbourne, 63rd and Market Streets, to approximately 86th and Cobbs Creek Parkway. It is used by walkers and bicyclists as well as occasional all-terrain vehicles. Housing construction in Millbourne began in the 1900s. Founders Samuel Shoemaker and John L. Fry identified a real estate opportunity and embarked on the development of homes to meet the growing demand. During this period, 100 multifamily semi-detached homes were built, extending from the east to Sellers Avenue. In the 1950s, new elevated townhomes were introduced and known as "Millbourne Gardens." Around 60% of Millbourne's population resides within this residential area. Millbourne features a diverse range of architectural styles, with 14 different styles represented among its homes. The residential area of Millbourne is in a secluded location. In Millbourne, the predominant materials used in the construction of homes were bricks and hardwood. These materials were favored due to their aesthetic appeal. On the Köppen climate classification, Millbourne has a Humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Millbourne has warm-wet summers and very…

Race & ethnicity

Most-observed species

• American Robin

  Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
  119,208
• Northern Cardinal

  Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  117,025
• Song Sparrow

  Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
  95,324
• Mourning Dove

  Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  90,131
• Blue Jay

  Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  84,895
• Carolina Wren

  Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
  84,183
• Red-bellied Woodpecker

  Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  74,139
• Downy Woodpecker

  Dryobates pubescens (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
  72,423

Largest nearby schools

• Chester Community CS
  Elementary · Chester · 4,276 students · 18.3:1 ratio
• Upper Darby SHS
  High · Drexel Hill · 4,191 students · 18.9:1 ratio
• Haverford SHS
  High · Havertown · 2,005 students · 17.9:1 ratio
• Ridley HS
  High · Folsom · 1,869 students · 14.5:1 ratio
• Haverford MS
  Middle · Havertown · 1,626 students · 14.4:1 ratio
• Beverly Hills MS
  Middle · Upper Darby · 1,523 students · 15.9:1 ratio
• Springfield HS
  High · Springfield · 1,375 students · 16.8:1 ratio
• Academy Park HS
  High · Sharon Hill · 1,355 students · 18.6:1 ratio

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• M 2.9 — 2024-05-24
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• M 2.9 — 2024-04-27
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• M 2.6 — 2024-04-10
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• M 3.7 — 2024-04-05
  7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey
• M 2.6 — 2024-04-05
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