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This walk highlights the history of Newtown, one of the oldest towns in Pennsylvania. It passes many information markers provided by the Newtown Historic Society.
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Historic Town Walk
Year Round Walk
SN: 125008 - 2024 / Y2708
From Mon, Jan 1st, 2024 to Dec 31st, 2024
Start times: This is an OSB event. Walk daily dawn to dusk.
Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only
Newtown 18940, Pennsylvania
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
Newtown is very historic. It is one of William Penn's original towns, was prominent during the Revolutionary War, and served as the seat of Bucks County for 88 years. The Newtown Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Rating: 2A, Distance: 5(1A), 8(1A), 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Hard |
Event information
The 5k, 8k, and 10k routes have a common start. The 5k route goes through the historic downtown and commercial areas. The 8k and 10k routes also venture east and include old and new residential areas, a walking trail (10k only) and the cemetery. There is a short distance of natural walking surface and uneven sidewalks. The 10k has one significant uphill (about 80 feet) on a paved sidewalk. There are a few gradual hills on the route.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
OSB - First register for the event
The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.
Maps phrase and directions link
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West Centre Avenue parking lot, Newtown PA (behind the Starbucks on South State Street) | |
The above maps phrase is only provided for planning purposes. The downloaded event directions provide detailed directions to the starting point and possible alternate start point locations. THERE IS NO PHYSICAL START BOX AT THIS LOCATION.
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