The Stories of Doylestown

The history of any town is not complete without some interesting stories.

Mr. Beek's Misfortune

Beek

Doylestown's first exhibition building had a short life.

Tallest flag pole

Flagstaff

In the late 1800's, Doylestown laid claim to the tallest wooden flagstaff in the US.

First Telegraph

Telegraph Key

In 1845, Doylestown became a pioneer station for Samuel Morse's new electromagnetic telegraph technology.

First Phone Call (illegal)

Switchboard Operators

The first telephone made an illegal appearance in 1878-79.

First Community Christmas Tree

Xmas Tree

How many people does it take to light a tree?

Trouble with a Bridge

RR Bridge

Man builds a bridge and goes to jail.

Moving the Ross Law Office

RR Bridge

Man saves a bit of our towns history.