1956 Map of Wagontown

About this map

Wagontown and the surrounding Chester County townships are defined by the winding course of the West Branch Brandywine Creek and its many tributaries. This landscape, updated in the early 1980s from mid-century surveys, shows a rural region transitioning through the presence of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Conrail lines. Local community life is anchored by a dense network of historic houses of worship, including the Caln Meeting House and several country churches like Hibernia Ch and Goodwill Ch. Educational and institutional landmarks such as the Franklin Sch, Devereux Sch, and the U S Veterans Hospital are prominent features alongside specialized sites like the Old Mill Bible Conference. The map also captures several distinct cemeteries, including Beth Israel Cem and Polish Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this part of Pennsylvania.