Today, many groups work to maintain the historic charm of Lower Merion. The creation of the Pennsylvania Railroad line west of Philadelphia during the 19th century brought new, prosperous residents to Lower Merion, and the town became known as part of the “Main Line,” a network of affluent Philadelphia suburbs along the railroad line. Later, waterpower captured from local streams and tributaries of the Schuylkill River enabled manufacturing in the community. In 1712, Lower Merion was established as an independent township with about 52 landholders and tenants who primarily practiced agriculture. Welsh Quakers granted land by William Penn settled in the area in 1682. The first inhabitants of Lower Merion Township (population 58,740) were members of the Lenni Lenape tribe. Historic Preservation Contacts and Resources.
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