Poquessing Creek is a 10.3-mile-long (16.6km) creek, a right tributary of the Delaware River, that forms part of the boundary between Bucks County and the northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has been part of the boundary between Bucks and Philadelphia counties since 1682.
The creek arises in Trevose and meanders to the southeast before emptying into the Delaware River. The name Poquessing comes from the Lenape "Poetquessnink," meaning "place of the mice." The mouth of the Poquessing on the Delaware was first proposed as the site for William Penn's Philadelphia, and for many years the surrounding area was known as "Old Philadelphia."
The Poquessing watershed encompasses an area of approximately 21.5 square miles (56km2), consisting of portions of Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Bucks counties, including the municipalities of Philadelphia, Upper Southampton, Lower Southampton, Lower Moreland, and Bensalem.
Poquessing Creek and its tributary streams have largely escaped the "channelization" process that has transformed other watersheds in the city. Other streams have had at least some significant portion of a tributary transformed into a storm sewer, as the map at this site discloses. This sewerization process had been used in the past to allow land to be leveled and filled in order to preserve the traditional, regular rectangular grid of streets and property lines so common to the city. By the 1930s this process was seen as creating many problems.
Exploring - Poquessing Creek Park, Far Northeast Philadelphia PA
Join me as I explore the woods around Poquessing Creek in Far Northeast Philadelphia.
Included in this video is a little story from my youth that many people in their mid 30's who grew up around here can relate to.
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Dan Lebowitz - March On
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Exploring - Dinosaur Lake in Bensalem Township PA
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published: 12 Mar 2020
Traversing The Woods Of Poquessing Creek Park - Behind The Woodhaven Mall
Come along with me as we explore the woods that border the Woodhaven Mall and Far Northeast Philadelphia. We are in search of any remnants of an old party spot that was simply called "The Van", as well as an overall exploration of these woods.
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published: 30 Nov 2022
Revisiting The Abandoned Prison Farm - Poquessing Creek Park
Join me as I revisit the abandoned prison farm in Poquessing Creek Park. This time around I have more information on the history of this snow covered hidden gem.
Come along and see this place roughly a year after my last visit.
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THE SAROBIA GARDEN FUND-RAISER
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published: 11 Feb 2021
HISTORY of the Poquessing Creek ABANDONED Ruins
We returned to explore the abandoned ruins in Poquessing Creek park. Huge ruins...but what were they? Join us as we dig deep into the history of these huge ruins.
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published: 28 Jun 2020
Exploring A Historic Bridge Along The Poquessing Creek: A Glimpse Into the Past
Come along and explore with me as we look at the area where an old bridge once resided across the Poquessing Creek.
As per the norm, I have passed by this place MANY times just like everyone else and was completely oblivious to this. I cannot get enough of finding links to the past around here.
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published: 15 Jul 2024
Poquessing Creek.
March 22nd 2024 storm at Frankford and Knights rd.
published: 29 Mar 2024
Exploring - Chimney In The Woods, Poquessing Creek, Far Northeast Philadelphia PA
A short walk through a small wooded area along the Poquessing Creek where the ruins of some structure reside.....only the chimney and some small parts of concrete are left. My son showed me this place about 7 and a half years ago.
If you enjoyed this video, give it a like and help me out by subscribing to my channel and click the notification bell so you are informed when I add more videos.
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Music:
Dan Lebowitz - March On
Watch my last exploration video:
Exploring - Abandoned Prison Farm, Poquessing Creek Park, Far Northeast Philadelphia PA
https://youtu.be/wiTEiy4g_Ak
published: 28 Mar 2020
Bridges Over the Poquessing Creek- Patty McCarthy
Local historian Patty McCarthy guides you through a sweeping tour of the bridges of the Poquessing Creek, complete with archival images.
Presentation filmed March, 2020.
published: 15 Sep 2020
Poquessing Creek - Huge Industrial Ruins or Were These Something Else?
UPDATE: I did some digging and found what this ruin actually was. This information will be in my book coming out next year. Stay tuned.
We explored ruins near a Poquessing Creek park trail near Bensalem, PA. Very interesting to find these. My husband knew about these ruins when he was a kid. I think these were some type of industrial ruins.
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published: 28 Apr 2018
Poquessing Creek
Poquessing Creek is a 10.3-mile-long creek, a right tributary of the Delaware River, that forms part of the boundary between Bucks County and the northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has been part of the boundary between Bucks and Philadelphia counties since 1682.
The creek arises in Trevose and meanders to the southeast before emptying into the Delaware River. The name Poquessing comes from the Lenape "Poetquessnink," meaning "place of the mice." The mouth of the Poquessing on the Delaware was first proposed as the site for William Penn's Philadelphia, and for many years the surrounding area was known as "Old Philadelphia."
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Join me as I explore the woods around Poquessing Creek in Far Northeast Philadelphia.
Included in this video is a little story from my youth that many people i...
Join me as I explore the woods around Poquessing Creek in Far Northeast Philadelphia.
Included in this video is a little story from my youth that many people in their mid 30's who grew up around here can relate to.
If you enjoyed this video, give it a like and feel free to subscribe to my channel and click the notification bell to see when I add more videos.
I plan on adding quite a few in the weeks to come.
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed.
Music:
Dan Lebowitz - March On
Watch my last exploration video:
Exploring - Dinosaur Lake in Bensalem Township PA
https://youtu.be/ZO6FC7MgfE0
Join me as I explore the woods around Poquessing Creek in Far Northeast Philadelphia.
Included in this video is a little story from my youth that many people in their mid 30's who grew up around here can relate to.
If you enjoyed this video, give it a like and feel free to subscribe to my channel and click the notification bell to see when I add more videos.
I plan on adding quite a few in the weeks to come.
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed.
Music:
Dan Lebowitz - March On
Watch my last exploration video:
Exploring - Dinosaur Lake in Bensalem Township PA
https://youtu.be/ZO6FC7MgfE0
Come along with me as we explore the woods that border the Woodhaven Mall and Far Northeast Philadelphia. We are in search of any remnants of an old party spot ...
Come along with me as we explore the woods that border the Woodhaven Mall and Far Northeast Philadelphia. We are in search of any remnants of an old party spot that was simply called "The Van", as well as an overall exploration of these woods.
If you enjoyed this video, give it a like and feel free to subscribe to my channel and click the notification bell to see when I add more videos.
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Watch my last video:
New Exploration Location - Far Northeast Philadelphia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqM1YTac34U
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Come along with me as we explore the woods that border the Woodhaven Mall and Far Northeast Philadelphia. We are in search of any remnants of an old party spot that was simply called "The Van", as well as an overall exploration of these woods.
If you enjoyed this video, give it a like and feel free to subscribe to my channel and click the notification bell to see when I add more videos.
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed.
Watch my last video:
New Exploration Location - Far Northeast Philadelphia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqM1YTac34U
Tom's World Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/toms_world_pics/
Tom's World Facebook Page:
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Join me as I revisit the abandoned prison farm in Poquessing Creek Park. This time around I have more information on the history of this snow covered hidden gem...
Join me as I revisit the abandoned prison farm in Poquessing Creek Park. This time around I have more information on the history of this snow covered hidden gem.
Come along and see this place roughly a year after my last visit.
Join the adventure!
THE SAROBIA GARDEN FUND-RAISER
To contribute to the fund-raiser and learn some history of the garden go to the following link:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-back-sarobia-garden
If you enjoyed this video, give it a like and feel free to subscribe to my channel and click the notification bell to see when I add more videos.
Thanks for watching!
Watch my last video:
Walking Through 2 Locations In the Snow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1npFETRQV48
Tom's World Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsTomsWorld
Tom's World Instagram:
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Join me as I revisit the abandoned prison farm in Poquessing Creek Park. This time around I have more information on the history of this snow covered hidden gem.
Come along and see this place roughly a year after my last visit.
Join the adventure!
THE SAROBIA GARDEN FUND-RAISER
To contribute to the fund-raiser and learn some history of the garden go to the following link:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-back-sarobia-garden
If you enjoyed this video, give it a like and feel free to subscribe to my channel and click the notification bell to see when I add more videos.
Thanks for watching!
Watch my last video:
Walking Through 2 Locations In the Snow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1npFETRQV48
Tom's World Facebook Page:
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Tom's World Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/toms_world_pics/
We returned to explore the abandoned ruins in Poquessing Creek park. Huge ruins...but what were they? Join us as we dig deep into the history of these huge ruin...
We returned to explore the abandoned ruins in Poquessing Creek park. Huge ruins...but what were they? Join us as we dig deep into the history of these huge ruins.
😎Link to my BOOK Abandoned Ruins of Eastern Pennsylvania: https://amzn.to/39cTcbA
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Check Out our FB Pages and Website
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We returned to explore the abandoned ruins in Poquessing Creek park. Huge ruins...but what were they? Join us as we dig deep into the history of these huge ruins.
😎Link to my BOOK Abandoned Ruins of Eastern Pennsylvania: https://amzn.to/39cTcbA
➼ My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RandomOutdoorFun
Check Out our FB Pages and Website
➼ Facebook for PA: https://www.facebook.com/PAExplorer
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➼ Website: http://www.exploringnjandpa.com
Come along and explore with me as we look at the area where an old bridge once resided across the Poquessing Creek.
As per the norm, I have passed by this place...
Come along and explore with me as we look at the area where an old bridge once resided across the Poquessing Creek.
As per the norm, I have passed by this place MANY times just like everyone else and was completely oblivious to this. I cannot get enough of finding links to the past around here.
Explore my Merch Shop and get your Tom's World gear!
Prices have been lowered, come check it out!
https://this-is-toms-world.myspreadshop.com
If you enjoyed this video, give it a like and feel free to subscribe to my channel and click the notification bell to see when I add more videos.
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed.
Watch my last video:
Round Ruins In The Woods - Bristol PA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_SlikekdPo
Tom's World Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsTomsWorld
Photo Credit:
PhillyHistory.org, a project of the Philadelphia Department of Records
Come along and explore with me as we look at the area where an old bridge once resided across the Poquessing Creek.
As per the norm, I have passed by this place MANY times just like everyone else and was completely oblivious to this. I cannot get enough of finding links to the past around here.
Explore my Merch Shop and get your Tom's World gear!
Prices have been lowered, come check it out!
https://this-is-toms-world.myspreadshop.com
If you enjoyed this video, give it a like and feel free to subscribe to my channel and click the notification bell to see when I add more videos.
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed.
Watch my last video:
Round Ruins In The Woods - Bristol PA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_SlikekdPo
Tom's World Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsTomsWorld
Photo Credit:
PhillyHistory.org, a project of the Philadelphia Department of Records
A short walk through a small wooded area along the Poquessing Creek where the ruins of some structure reside.....only the chimney and some small parts of concre...
A short walk through a small wooded area along the Poquessing Creek where the ruins of some structure reside.....only the chimney and some small parts of concrete are left. My son showed me this place about 7 and a half years ago.
If you enjoyed this video, give it a like and help me out by subscribing to my channel and click the notification bell so you are informed when I add more videos.
I plan on adding quite a few in the weeks to come.
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed.
Music:
Dan Lebowitz - March On
Watch my last exploration video:
Exploring - Abandoned Prison Farm, Poquessing Creek Park, Far Northeast Philadelphia PA
https://youtu.be/wiTEiy4g_Ak
A short walk through a small wooded area along the Poquessing Creek where the ruins of some structure reside.....only the chimney and some small parts of concrete are left. My son showed me this place about 7 and a half years ago.
If you enjoyed this video, give it a like and help me out by subscribing to my channel and click the notification bell so you are informed when I add more videos.
I plan on adding quite a few in the weeks to come.
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed.
Music:
Dan Lebowitz - March On
Watch my last exploration video:
Exploring - Abandoned Prison Farm, Poquessing Creek Park, Far Northeast Philadelphia PA
https://youtu.be/wiTEiy4g_Ak
Local historian Patty McCarthy guides you through a sweeping tour of the bridges of the Poquessing Creek, complete with archival images.
Presentation filmed Ma...
Local historian Patty McCarthy guides you through a sweeping tour of the bridges of the Poquessing Creek, complete with archival images.
Presentation filmed March, 2020.
Local historian Patty McCarthy guides you through a sweeping tour of the bridges of the Poquessing Creek, complete with archival images.
Presentation filmed March, 2020.
UPDATE: I did some digging and found what this ruin actually was. This information will be in my book coming out next year. Stay tuned.
We explored ruins near a...
UPDATE: I did some digging and found what this ruin actually was. This information will be in my book coming out next year. Stay tuned.
We explored ruins near a Poquessing Creek park trail near Bensalem, PA. Very interesting to find these. My husband knew about these ruins when he was a kid. I think these were some type of industrial ruins.
😎Link to my BOOK Abandoned Ruins of Eastern Pennsylvania: https://amzn.to/39cTcbA
👋🏼Check Out our FB Pages and Website👋🏼
👉Facebook for PA: https://www.facebook.com/PAExplorer
👉Facebook for NJ: https://www.facebook.com/ExploringNJ
👉Website: http://www.exploringnjandpa.com
UPDATE: I did some digging and found what this ruin actually was. This information will be in my book coming out next year. Stay tuned.
We explored ruins near a Poquessing Creek park trail near Bensalem, PA. Very interesting to find these. My husband knew about these ruins when he was a kid. I think these were some type of industrial ruins.
😎Link to my BOOK Abandoned Ruins of Eastern Pennsylvania: https://amzn.to/39cTcbA
👋🏼Check Out our FB Pages and Website👋🏼
👉Facebook for PA: https://www.facebook.com/PAExplorer
👉Facebook for NJ: https://www.facebook.com/ExploringNJ
👉Website: http://www.exploringnjandpa.com
Poquessing Creek is a 10.3-mile-long creek, a right tributary of the Delaware River, that forms part of the boundary between Bucks County and the northeast sect...
Poquessing Creek is a 10.3-mile-long creek, a right tributary of the Delaware River, that forms part of the boundary between Bucks County and the northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has been part of the boundary between Bucks and Philadelphia counties since 1682.
The creek arises in Trevose and meanders to the southeast before emptying into the Delaware River. The name Poquessing comes from the Lenape "Poetquessnink," meaning "place of the mice." The mouth of the Poquessing on the Delaware was first proposed as the site for William Penn's Philadelphia, and for many years the surrounding area was known as "Old Philadelphia."
This video is targeted to blind users.
Attribution:
Article text available under CC-BY-SA
Creative Commons image source in video
Poquessing Creek is a 10.3-mile-long creek, a right tributary of the Delaware River, that forms part of the boundary between Bucks County and the northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has been part of the boundary between Bucks and Philadelphia counties since 1682.
The creek arises in Trevose and meanders to the southeast before emptying into the Delaware River. The name Poquessing comes from the Lenape "Poetquessnink," meaning "place of the mice." The mouth of the Poquessing on the Delaware was first proposed as the site for William Penn's Philadelphia, and for many years the surrounding area was known as "Old Philadelphia."
This video is targeted to blind users.
Attribution:
Article text available under CC-BY-SA
Creative Commons image source in video
Join me as I explore the woods around Poquessing Creek in Far Northeast Philadelphia.
Included in this video is a little story from my youth that many people in their mid 30's who grew up around here can relate to.
If you enjoyed this video, give it a like and feel free to subscribe to my channel and click the notification bell to see when I add more videos.
I plan on adding quite a few in the weeks to come.
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed.
Music:
Dan Lebowitz - March On
Watch my last exploration video:
Exploring - Dinosaur Lake in Bensalem Township PA
https://youtu.be/ZO6FC7MgfE0
Come along with me as we explore the woods that border the Woodhaven Mall and Far Northeast Philadelphia. We are in search of any remnants of an old party spot that was simply called "The Van", as well as an overall exploration of these woods.
If you enjoyed this video, give it a like and feel free to subscribe to my channel and click the notification bell to see when I add more videos.
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed.
Watch my last video:
New Exploration Location - Far Northeast Philadelphia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqM1YTac34U
Tom's World Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/toms_world_pics/
Tom's World Facebook Page:
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Join me as I revisit the abandoned prison farm in Poquessing Creek Park. This time around I have more information on the history of this snow covered hidden gem.
Come along and see this place roughly a year after my last visit.
Join the adventure!
THE SAROBIA GARDEN FUND-RAISER
To contribute to the fund-raiser and learn some history of the garden go to the following link:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-back-sarobia-garden
If you enjoyed this video, give it a like and feel free to subscribe to my channel and click the notification bell to see when I add more videos.
Thanks for watching!
Watch my last video:
Walking Through 2 Locations In the Snow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1npFETRQV48
Tom's World Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsTomsWorld
Tom's World Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/toms_world_pics/
We returned to explore the abandoned ruins in Poquessing Creek park. Huge ruins...but what were they? Join us as we dig deep into the history of these huge ruins.
😎Link to my BOOK Abandoned Ruins of Eastern Pennsylvania: https://amzn.to/39cTcbA
➼ My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RandomOutdoorFun
Check Out our FB Pages and Website
➼ Facebook for PA: https://www.facebook.com/PAExplorer
➼ Facebook for NJ: https://www.facebook.com/ExploringNJ
➼ Website: http://www.exploringnjandpa.com
Come along and explore with me as we look at the area where an old bridge once resided across the Poquessing Creek.
As per the norm, I have passed by this place MANY times just like everyone else and was completely oblivious to this. I cannot get enough of finding links to the past around here.
Explore my Merch Shop and get your Tom's World gear!
Prices have been lowered, come check it out!
https://this-is-toms-world.myspreadshop.com
If you enjoyed this video, give it a like and feel free to subscribe to my channel and click the notification bell to see when I add more videos.
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed.
Watch my last video:
Round Ruins In The Woods - Bristol PA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_SlikekdPo
Tom's World Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsTomsWorld
Photo Credit:
PhillyHistory.org, a project of the Philadelphia Department of Records
A short walk through a small wooded area along the Poquessing Creek where the ruins of some structure reside.....only the chimney and some small parts of concrete are left. My son showed me this place about 7 and a half years ago.
If you enjoyed this video, give it a like and help me out by subscribing to my channel and click the notification bell so you are informed when I add more videos.
I plan on adding quite a few in the weeks to come.
Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed.
Music:
Dan Lebowitz - March On
Watch my last exploration video:
Exploring - Abandoned Prison Farm, Poquessing Creek Park, Far Northeast Philadelphia PA
https://youtu.be/wiTEiy4g_Ak
Local historian Patty McCarthy guides you through a sweeping tour of the bridges of the Poquessing Creek, complete with archival images.
Presentation filmed March, 2020.
UPDATE: I did some digging and found what this ruin actually was. This information will be in my book coming out next year. Stay tuned.
We explored ruins near a Poquessing Creek park trail near Bensalem, PA. Very interesting to find these. My husband knew about these ruins when he was a kid. I think these were some type of industrial ruins.
😎Link to my BOOK Abandoned Ruins of Eastern Pennsylvania: https://amzn.to/39cTcbA
👋🏼Check Out our FB Pages and Website👋🏼
👉Facebook for PA: https://www.facebook.com/PAExplorer
👉Facebook for NJ: https://www.facebook.com/ExploringNJ
👉Website: http://www.exploringnjandpa.com
Poquessing Creek is a 10.3-mile-long creek, a right tributary of the Delaware River, that forms part of the boundary between Bucks County and the northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has been part of the boundary between Bucks and Philadelphia counties since 1682.
The creek arises in Trevose and meanders to the southeast before emptying into the Delaware River. The name Poquessing comes from the Lenape "Poetquessnink," meaning "place of the mice." The mouth of the Poquessing on the Delaware was first proposed as the site for William Penn's Philadelphia, and for many years the surrounding area was known as "Old Philadelphia."
This video is targeted to blind users.
Attribution:
Article text available under CC-BY-SA
Creative Commons image source in video
Poquessing Creek is a 10.3-mile-long (16.6km) creek, a right tributary of the Delaware River, that forms part of the boundary between Bucks County and the northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has been part of the boundary between Bucks and Philadelphia counties since 1682.
The creek arises in Trevose and meanders to the southeast before emptying into the Delaware River. The name Poquessing comes from the Lenape "Poetquessnink," meaning "place of the mice." The mouth of the Poquessing on the Delaware was first proposed as the site for William Penn's Philadelphia, and for many years the surrounding area was known as "Old Philadelphia."
The Poquessing watershed encompasses an area of approximately 21.5 square miles (56km2), consisting of portions of Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Bucks counties, including the municipalities of Philadelphia, Upper Southampton, Lower Southampton, Lower Moreland, and Bensalem.
Poquessing Creek and its tributary streams have largely escaped the "channelization" process that has transformed other watersheds in the city. Other streams have had at least some significant portion of a tributary transformed into a storm sewer, as the map at this site discloses. This sewerization process had been used in the past to allow land to be leveled and filled in order to preserve the traditional, regular rectangular grid of streets and property lines so common to the city. By the 1930s this process was seen as creating many problems.
Found on the banks of the Neshaminy Creek... the banks of the Neshaminy Creek ... The body of a white female estimated to be 40 to 53 years old was found in the Poquessing Creek near the Philadelphia border.