1853 · History of Lower Milford Township
"Lower Milford Township was incorporated in 1853 when the area was separated from Upper Milford Township. Pioneers had begun settling the Hosensack Valley area as early as 1715. Still a part of Bucks County in 1730, the population was 60. Many mills, farms, schools and churches were established near the many streams running through the Township. In 1735, King's High Road was surveyed and laid out as a connection between Philadelphia, Macungie and places north. Prior to 1733, both Upper and Lower Milford Townships were part of Milford Township, Bucks County. In 1737, early settlers including Krauss, Dillinger, Ochs, Walber, Schantz, Yeakel, Mechling, Kurr, Ort, Dubbs, Stauffer, Flores, Engleman, Klein and Kriebel petitioned to organize a Township. Land was surveyed and a six mile long by five mile wide area became known as ""Obermilford."" In 1738, Upper and Lower Milford separated from Milford Township and became part of Northampton County. In 1812, they became part of Lehigh County, and in 1853 Lower Milford became an independent township. The customs and traditions of the early, mostly German, immigrants remain evident in the historic homes, barns, mills and other structures residents have so carefully preserved. Maps, history and photographs of our township were compiled onto a book prepared for our nation’s bicentennial. Copies are available for sale for $30.00 at the township office."