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In 1682, William Yardley and his family emigrated from England. With an agreement with William Penn to purchase 500 acres for ten pounds, Yardley completed his survey and founded "Prospect Farm", an area just outside present-day Yardley Borough. William Yardley and his family died in 1693.
Thomas Yardley, the nephew of William, came from England to settle the estate and never returned. In 1710, he started a ferry line which ran from Letchworth Avenue to New Jersey. This became an important link between New Jersey and roads leading to Philadelphia via Falls, Langhorne, and Newtown.
In the early 1800's Yardley began its development into a village, with a population of 820 by 1880. The first post office was established in 1828 with the name "Yardleyville." When the Reading Railroad came into the area, the name was changed to "Yardley."
Around the time of the Civil War, Yardley was a station on the escape route known as the Underground Railroad. Stops included the Continental Hotel (now the Continental Tavern), various warehouses on the Delaware Canal, and the General Store (now Worthington's Insurance). A cellar room at Lake House might also have been a hiding place. Yardley Borough was incorporated in 1895.
Pennsbury School District is comprised of four municipalities located in the southeastern corner of Bucks County, Pennsylvania: Yardley Borough, Lower Makefield Township, Falls Township, and Tullytown Borough. The economically-diverse community residents range from industrial workers to professionals who commute daily to New York City and Philadelphia. With an enrollment of approximately 10,200, Pennsbury School District currently has ten elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8), and one high school with two campus buildings.
District Highlights:
List of Yardley Schools:
Abrams Hebrew Academy Private School Yardley, PA (215) 493-1800 | Quarry Hill Elementary School Elementary School Yardley, PA (215) 321-2400 |
Afton Elementary School Elementary School Yardley, PA (215) 321-8540 | William Penn Middle School Middle School Yardley, PA (215) 428-4280 |
Pennwood Middle School Middle School Yardley, PA (215) 428-4237 | St Andrew's Nursery School Preschool Yardley, PA (215) 493-8491 |
St Ignatius School Preschool Yardley, PA (215) 493-3867 | Makefield Elementary School Elementary School Yardley, PA (215) 321-2420 |
Charles Boehm Middle School Middle School Yardley, PA (215) 428-4220 | Dog Grooming School of Pennsylvania School Langhorne, PA (215) 752-1111 |
Yardley Kids Academy Inc Day Care Center Yardley, PA (215) 493-5117 | Grey Nun Academy Private School Yardley, PA (215) 968-4151 |
Woodside Christian Pre School Preschool Yardley, PA (215) 493-5009 | Fallsington Elementary School Elementary School Levittown, PA (215) 428-4170 |
Magic Cottage Private School Yardley, PA (215) 860-9322 | New Hope Academy Private School Yardley, PA (215) 493-4200 |
Weekday Nursery School Nursery School Yardley, PA (215) 356-3525 | Artist of Yardley Art School Yardley, PA (215) 493-1205 |
St Ignatius' Prep School Yardley, PA (215) 493-5204 | Yardley KinderCare Day Care Center Yardley, PA (215) 493-8048 |
Winter FunCome out and play with us in the Winter! Enjoy frozen Lake Afton and the historic canal with your ice skates, cross-country skis, snowshoes, or good old boots. Bring the kids! | Lake AftonEnjoy the serenity of the beautiful lake at the heart of Yardley Borough. The walking path from Main Street & Afton Avenue winds past the historic library. It is also accessible by ADA standards. | |
Historic Delaware RiverCome and enjoy this natural and historic wonder, viewable from town and accessible by boat from the local launch. | The Historic CanalTake a stroll along the canal right from town, and see where it takes you. | |
Paradise For Cyclists And JoggersYou can ride your bike safely while experiencing the natural beauty and a diversity of small towns for over 100 miles. Follow the integrated canal network that runs through Yardley and extends into both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. No cars to contend with, so you can enjoy the quiet and keep the kids safe. | Buttonwood ParkHere you might find a quiet place to relax and have a picnic, take the little ones to the tot lot, or find a bustling downtown farmer's market, depending on when you go. The park is right behind South Main Street with free parking as marked. | |
Take In The River, Watch The BirdsRight from Delaware Avenue in Yardley Borough, you can come and clear your mind, relax, and watch wildlife interact with the river. You might even spot a Great Blue Heron! |
From Philadelphia and locations south: Interstate 95 north to New Hope Exit 51 (Taylorsville Rd in Lower Makefield Township). Proceed on the exit ramp and make a right. ** Continue on Taylorsville Rd, which turns into Main St., bringing you to the center of town.
From Princeton and locations north: Interstate 95 south to Yardley Exit 51A (Taylorsville Rd in Lower Makefield Township). Continue on Taylorsville Rd, which turns into Main St., for one mile, bringing you to the center of town.
From Doylestown area: Route 202 north to Route 413 south. Proceed 4 miles turn left onto Pine Ln. At the stop sign, turn right onto Pineville Rd. After 2.8 miles make a right onto Eagle Rd. (This will be a dead end.) Make another right onto Woodhill Rd. Continue on Woodhill Rd. for 2.7 miles then make a right onto Taylorsville Rd. Continue on Taylorsville Rd, which turns into Main St., for one mile, bringing you to the center of town.
From New Hope/Lambertville area: Route 32 south to Taylorsville Rd. Follow directions from Philadelphia above (**).
Via SEPTA: Take R3 West Trenton Regional Rail to Yardley Station. Exit to South Main St. and make a left. You are less than a mile from the center of town.
BurritosAuthentic Mexican15 South Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067 215-493-2424 | Canal Street GrilleByob | Greek Cuisine | Outdoor27 East Afton Avenue, Yardley, PA 19067 215-321-1333 | |
CharcoalByob | Steak House | Local Sourcing11 South Delaware Avenue, Yardley, PA 19067 215-493-6394 | Continental TavernAmerican Cuisine | Bar | Historic2 North Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067 215-493-9191 | |
Franco's Tomato PiesPizza175 South Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067 215-493-7766 | Lena's DeliHomemade Deli Food35 South Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067 215-493-3354 | |
Mil-Lee'sAll Day Breakfast | Diner75 South Main Street Yardley, Yardley, PA 19067 215-369-2400 | Trattoria Rosa BiancaByob | Italian Cuisine94 South Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067 267-392-5738 | |
Vault Brewing CompanyBrewery | Farm-to-table | Live Music | Patio10 South Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067 267-573-4291 | Verrelli's Yardley PizzaItalian Cuisine | Pizza20 South Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067 215-493-6888 | |
Vince's Pizza & RestaurantItalian Cuisine | Pizza25 South Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067 215-493-1985 | Yardley Inn Restaurant and BarAmerican Cuisine | Farm-to-table | Outdoor82 East Afton Avenue, Yardley, PA 19067 215-493-3800 | |
Pretty Bird CoffeeCoffee House and Café7 S. Main St. Yardley, Pa. 19067 267-714-2800 | StarbucksCoffee House and Café1 North Main StreetYardley, PA 19067 215-321-8415 |
Cramer's Bakery, Inc.14 East Afton Ave., Yardley, PA 19067215-493-2760 | Cairo Cakes25 South Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067215-321-5731 |
Yardley Ice House77 South Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067215-321-9788 | Lena's35 South Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067215-493-3354 |