Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

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Glen Mills is a town (population less than 1,000) located in Thornbury Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, about 17 miles from Philadelphia. Glen Mills is known for its gardens and its golf course. Major offices include the Deloitte with a headcount of about 100 people operating from there. The zip code for Glen Mills is 19342.

History

The area around Glen Mills was part of the original land grant given to William Penn in 1681. George Cheyney was the first settler here, for which the nearby town of Cheyney is named. Later, this land was sold and divided. Nathaniel Newlin built a mill at Glen Mills in 1704, providing growth and a name for the town. A blacksmith shop was built of the former property in 1975. [ [http://www.fieldtrip.com/pa/04592359.htm History, Agriculture - Newlin Grist Mill ] ]

A "wild west" themed restaurant/roadside attraction known as "The Longhorn Ranch" operated in Glen Mills during the 1970s. In the 1980s, that same site was the location of Pulsations nightclub.

A Glen Mills resident, Michael R. Horrocks, died in the September 11, 2001 attacks. [ [http://www.september11victims.com/september11victims/VictimInfo.asp?ID=145 Michael R. Horrocks, 38, Glen Mills, Pa ] ]

Notable People from Glen Mills

*Jason Rufo, Lead Singer of Blue Sun. Traditionally known for his bandanna and sunglasses look.

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