Created By: Kennett Heritage Center
In 1844, brothers Samuel, Morton and Jesse Pennock bought several tracts of land to build their agricultural implements foundry and factory. Their father Moses Pennock, known as the genius farmer, held several patents for improvements to farm equipment. The sons based their business on his patents and some of their own. This business flourished and contributed to the growth of Kennett’s population.
This point of interest is part of the tour: Kennett Square Village 1750-1840s
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