- Secane, Pennsylvania
Secane is a small community in Delaware County,
Pennsylvania ,United States . It is located between Primos and Morton and is one of the stops onSEPTA 's R3 Rail Line, which can take passengers all the way toTrenton, New Jersey . The train stop was built in 1871 and has the words "Spring Hill" inscribed into the cornerstone of the building.Secane was the name of a Native American chief who sold the area to
Benjamin Franklin for supplies.Fact|date=April 2007 According to formerPhiladelphia 76ers ownerPat Croce , he and his wife lived there for a short period of time.Fact|date=April 2007 Two main roads run through the town, South Avenue and Franklin Avenue, which leads to Kedron Avenue (Route 420). Secane has a population of almost 1000 and was farmland before it was developed into a residential area in the 20th century. It is divided between the municipalities ofRidley Township, Pennsylvania andUpper Darby Township, Pennsylvania and is often confused withClifton Heights, PA because the latter shares the zip code.Secane was a temporary location for filming for
USA Network 'sDance Party USA , which ABC morning talk show co-hostKelly Ripa was a part of early in her career.Fact|date=April 2007
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