Bucks County History

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UNITED STATES That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternately red and white, that the Union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation. PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania, starting as a feudal proprietary province, under the treble control of deputy-governors, proprietor, and king, gradually worked out for herself a body of constitutional liberty, which, at the time of the Revolution, gave her such a satisfactory form of government that it was a great obstacle in the way of the movement for independence. From the death of William Penn until her own death in 1727, Mrs. Penn managed the affairs of the province with great practical wisdom. She was indeed virtually in control of the situation from the time of Penn’s paralysis in 1712 until her death, being to all intents and purposes proprietary of the province. She paid off Penn’s debts, appointed governors, and decided all important questions. Throughout this entire period of fifteen years, as an energetic, capable, and sensible woman, she commanded the respect and obedience of the officials whom she appointed. * History of Pennsylvania - 1935 Dunaway BUCKS COUNTY In March, 1683, William Penn's Council ordered "that the seal of the County of Bucks Pennsylvania be a tree and a vine." The Shield came from the family crest. The county Flower* is the Violet The county Bird is the Cardinal The county Mammal is the Cotton Tail Rabbit The county Tree is the Dogwood The county Fish is the Catfish The county Rock is the Diabase 607 SQUARE MILES 54 MUNICIPALITIES 23 Boroughs - 31 Townships April 30, 2022

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UNITED STATES

That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternately red and white, that the Union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.

PENNSYLVANIA

Pennsylvania, starting as a feudal proprietary province, under the treble control of deputy-governors, proprietor, and king, gradually worked out for herself a body of constitutional liberty, which, at the time of the Revolution, gave her such a satisfactory form of government that it was a great obstacle in the way of the movement for independence. From the death of William Penn until her own death in 1727, Mrs. Penn managed the affairs of the province with great practical wisdom. She was indeed virtually in control of the situation from the time of Penn’s paralysis in 1712 until her death, being to all intents and purposes proprietary of the province. She paid off Penn’s debts, appointed governors, and decided all important questions. Throughout this entire period of fifteen years, as an energetic, capable, and sensible woman, she commanded the respect and obedience of the officials whom she appointed. * *History of Pennsylvania - 1935 Dunaway

BUCKS COUNTY

In March, 1683, William Penn's Council ordered "that the seal of the County of Bucks Pennsylvania be a tree and a vine." The Shield came from the family crest.

The county Flower is the Violet
The county Bird is the Cardinal
The county Mammal is the Cotton Tail Rabbit
The county Tree is the Dogwood
The county Fish is the Catfish
The county Rock is the Diabase
607 SQUARE MILES
54 MUNICIPALITIES
- 23 Boroughs - 31 Townships

April 30, 2022

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