Timeline

150 Years of Langhorne Borough History · 1876 – 2026

National Historic Register · 1987 Bucks County, Pennsylvania
1738 Richardson House

Richardson House

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.

1876 Incorporation

Borough Incorporation

Residents vote to officially incorporate the Borough of Langhorne on June 15, 1876 — separating from the township and establishing the community we celebrate today.

1880s Railroad

The Railroad Boom

The Reading Railroad transforms Langhorne into a destination for Philadelphians seeking fresh summer air, ushering in a period of growth and prosperity.

1975 HARB

Historic Preservation

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.

2026 Langhorne Borough Today

Sesquicentennial

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.