In 1683, a Quaker named Humphrey Morrey received a generous gift. William Penn granted him 200 acres of land. This land would eventually become part of Edge Hill. Edge Hill is a quiet, unincorporated community nestled in Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It’s a suburb of Philadelphia, located along Pennsylvania Route 152, between Pennsylvania Route 73 and Mount Carmel Avenue. The story of Edge Hill is intertwined with the Morrey family. Richard Morrey, son of Humphrey, caused a scandal in the 1730s. While married, he had an affair with Cremona, one of his father’s slaves. After his wife returned to Britain, Richard and Cremona married and had five children. Richard inherited his father’s land and gave it to Cremona. Their daughter, also named Cremona, married a farmer in 1766. Their estate, known as the Monier Estate, was located in what is now Edge Hill. Edge Hill itself takes its name from a pivotal battle during the Revolutionary War. The Battle of Edge Hill, fought in 1777, was a series of skirmishes. It was the final battle of that year in the Philadelphia campaign. While Edge Hill may seem peaceful today, it once echoed with the sounds of musket fire and the shouts of soldiers. Many soldiers who perished in that battle are buried in nearby Ardsley. In the late 19th century, the peaceful landscape of Edge Hill was transformed. A stone quarry was established in the 1880s, bringing industry and noise to the once-quiet community. Today, Edge Hill is a blend of old and new. The echoes of its historical past mingle with the sounds of modern suburban life.
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