Delaware County Pennsylvania bond certificate specimen c1984 (Philly metro) - Haverford College

Haverford College Revenue bond. Plain but interesting Delaware County Pennsylvania refunding bond. Undated specimen (printer sample) circa 1984. Purple border. Measures approximately 12 x 8 inches.

Delaware County PA was created on September 26, 1789, from part of Chester County and named for the Delaware River. The county is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area, or Delaware Valley, region of the commonwealth.

Swedish Colonization (1643):
The first European settlement occurred under Swedish Governor Johan Printz, who established the first court, school, and church on Tinicum Island.

William Penn's Arrival (1682):
William Penn first landed in Pennsylvania at Chester (then called Upland) in 1682. In Chester, the General Assembly adopted the "Great Law of Pennsylvania," granting settlers rights such as religious freedom and trial by jury.

Separation from Chester County:
Delaware County was officially created on September 26, 1789, from the southeastern portion of Chester County.

Relocation of the County Seat:
Chester served as the original county seat until 1850. Residents in the northern and western interior campaigned for a more central location, leading to the move to Media in 1851.

Education:
The county is home to prestigious institutions like Swarthmore College, Villanova University, and Haverford College.

Haverford College:
Haverford College is a private liberal arts college in Haverford, Pennsylvania, known for its rigorous academics and student-governed Honor Code. It has approximately 1,435 undergraduate students. The college offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in 31 majors. Acceptance Rate is 12% to 13%, making it highly selective.

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