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Douglassville, Pennsylvania, USA
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Douglassville is a small census-designated place located in Amity Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. It lies along U.S. Route 422 and Pennsylvania Route 724. The area is known for its residential developments, including Amity Gardens, West Ridge, Briarwood, and High Meadow, among others.
Historically, Douglassville is significant as one of the earliest settlements in Berks County. Swedish pioneers were the first European settlers in the area, and it became home to Old St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, founded in 1720, which is the oldest church in the county
The community is situated along the Schuylkill River and offers recreational areas like Monocacy Hill Preserve, which is popular for hiking and environmental education. With a population of just over 500 residents as of the 2020 census, Douglassville maintains a small-town charm.
Douglassville is named for George Douglass Sr, a "wealthy and
influential colonial settler of Berks County, Pennsylvania who built
White Horse Tavern in 1765. George was the son of Andrew and Jane (Ross) Douglass,
early immigrants. Andrew's brothers are said to be Archibald, James and
Thomas who all arrived on the same boat.
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