Whitemarsh Township
The origin of the township's name has never been definitely determined, although there are various theories.
One belief is that an extremely broad and level expanse of meadow along the Wissahickon Creek became a broad or wide marsh when subject to overflow; this natural feature may have been pronounced "white marsh" by German settlers, thus originating the name Whitemarsh. Another theory is that the name was suggested because the springs at Spring Mill rise from a marsh of white earth and sand, resembling pewter sand, and thus may have suggested the name. Still another is that Whitemarsh received its name from the white mist that hung over the land on many occasions.
One belief is that an extremely broad and level expanse of meadow along the Wissahickon Creek became a broad or wide marsh when subject to overflow; this natural feature may have been pronounced "white marsh" by German settlers, thus originating the name Whitemarsh. Another theory is that the name was suggested because the springs at Spring Mill rise from a marsh of white earth and sand, resembling pewter sand, and thus may have suggested the name. Still another is that Whitemarsh received its name from the white mist that hung over the land on many occasions.
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