[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 161 (Wednesday, November 13, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1642]
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 RECOGNIZING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF EAST PIKELAND TOWNSHIP, CHESTER 
                          COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday November 13, 2013

  Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate East Pikeland 
Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania on the occasion of its 175th 
anniversary.
   In 1705, William Penn granted 10,000 acres of Pennsylvania land to 
his friend and fellow Quaker, Joseph Pike of Kilcreagh farm, County 
Cork, Ireland. ``Pike's Land'' was the first name given to this 
acreage. By the end of the 18th century, the character of various 
portions of Pike's Land had become divergent from each other and so a 
division into the Townships of East Pikeland and West Pikeland was 
agreed upon to reflect these differences.
   East Pikeland Township's rich history includes playing a key role in 
the Revolutionary War. During the ``Philadelphia Campaign", East 
Pikeland's farms, mills and cottage industries were important sources 
of food and supplies for the Continental Army. The Continental Powder 
Mill at Rapps Dam on French Creek proved a key element in munitions 
supply as well.
   Today, East Pikeland Township and its citizens continue to make 
invaluable contributions to the quality of the economic and social life 
of Chester County while, at the same time, preserving the rich and 
storied heritage of their past.
   Mr. Speaker, in honor of its 175th anniversary, I ask that my 
colleagues join me today in recognizing East Pikeland Township, Chester 
County, Pennsylvania, and its long and storied history.

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