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"Swedish Cabin"

The Swedes are thought to be the original settlers of the area now known as Upper Darby. About 100 swedes lived in the colony in 1653. The Lower Log Cabin (c.1654), located on Creek Road along the Darby Creek, is believed by many to be a remnant of the early Swedes, who introduced the log cabin to this area. Today the "Swedish Cabin" is designated with a Pennsylvania Historical Marker. The cabin is also on the National Register of Historic Places.


"Swedish Cabin" on the Darby Creek

 

Contact Information
Friends of the Swedish Cabin
Phone: 610-623-1650
Post Office Box 200
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
http://biderman.net/log.htm

 

The above information concerning the "Swedish Cabin"
is courtesy of Thomas J. DiFilippo, author of
The History and Development of Upper Darby Township

The above picture of the "Swedish Cabin"
is coutesy of Tom Smith.
 

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