[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19923]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



   CELEBRATING THE 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WHITPAIN IN 
                         MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA

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                         HON. JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 2000

  Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the township 
of Whitpain in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania on its 300th 
Anniversary. During the years of 1683 and 1686, Richard Whitpain 
purchased approximately 4500 acres of land that attracted settlers 
seeking religious freedom and economic opportunities. This land of 
promise was established as Whitpain Township in 1701 near the center of 
the county.
  Many important historical events took place in Whitpain. During the 
American Revolution, the Township played an integral role for General 
George Washington and the Continental Army. Whitpain is home to 
Dawesfield, George Washington's headquarters, and served as a 
battleground for skirmishes during the Battle of Germantown.
  Early Whitpain Township was primarily a fanning area and later 
evolved to incorporate the growing industries in the vicinity. As early 
as 1804, there was a weaving enterprise in Centre Square and a mill on 
Wissahickon Creek. The Township had quickly become a flourishing 
community with both prosperity and promise.
  As one of the oldest municipalities in Montgomery County, Whitpain 
Township is now home to more than 17,000 Pennsylvanians, Montgomery 
County Community College and several high tech firms.
  I am proud to represent such an extraordinary town. This anniversary 
should serve as a long-standing tribute to hard work and dedication for 
all of those who have made Whitpain Township the wonderful place it is.

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