150 Years of Langhorne Borough History · 1876 – 2026
Constructed as a general store by Joseph Richardson at the corner of West Maple and Bellevue Avenues, becoming the hub of the village then known as Attleborough.
Residents vote to officially incorporate the Borough of Langhorne on June 15, 1876 — separating from the township and establishing the community we celebrate today.
The Reading Railroad transforms Langhorne into a destination for Philadelphians seeking fresh summer air, ushering in a period of growth and prosperity.
Formation of the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) to protect the borough's architectural legacy. Langhorne earned a place on the National Historic Register in 1987.
150 years of heritage celebrated with a full year of events — Heritage Week in June anchored by the borough's official June 15th anniversary, the LBBA Classic Car Show, the Historic Langhorne Association Strawberry Festival, summer concerts, and the kickoff weekend at Richardson House that launched it all.
Historical images courtesy of the Historic Langhorne Association. We are grateful for their dedication to preserving the rich history of Langhorne Borough.