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Barren Hill

School District: Colonial

Settled by Germans, this area developed in the early 1700s, because of its close proximity to Germantown and Ridge Pikes. The origin of the name is obscure. Some references claim that it was a corruption of Barn Hill, others cite the sheer desolation of this area. [1]

  • Whitemarsh Township Comprehensive Plan, "Township History, Chapter 2", 2003
Polk's 1882 Gazetteer

BARREN HILL. Also known as Marble Hall, is situated in Whitemarsh township, Montgomery county, 8 miles southeast of Norristown, the county seat and location of nearest bank. Plymouth Meeting 3 miles north on Plymouth Br. P. R. & E. R. is usual shipping point. The village contains 785 inhabitants, Evangelical and Lutheran churches, and exports iron ore. Samuel H. Bonter, postmaster.

  • Bonter E P, carpenter.
  • Bonter Samuel H, General, Store
  • Burnett James, flour mill.
  • Byerly John, hotel.
  • Callahan Daniel, shoemkr.
  • Carn George, blacksmith.
  • Dager John, meat market.
  • Daaer Ross. general store.
  • Egbert Jesse, gencral store.
  • Engle, Jeremiah, general store.
  • Gillinger S & Bro, terra cotta works.
  • Haas Daniel, cooper.
  • Kirkoer Daniel H. hotel.
  • Mewbinnev James, hotel.
  • Peltz J. hides.
  • Riemaun A, barber.
  • Roads Charles, meat market.
  • Ruphert Jeremiah, carriagemkr.
  • Seitz Francis, shoemkr.
  • Stricher J R, physician.

R.L.Polk, Pennsylvania State Gazetteer & Business Directory, 1882, Philadelphia

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Street Names: Barren Hill Road, Church Road
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