Perkiomen Valley

Perkiomen Valley

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Welcome to Perkiomen Valley

 

Perkiomen Valley Area
 

Perkiomenville


Bucolic. Recreational. Peaceful.
 

Nestled in Northern Montgomery County, Perkiomenville is located at the foot of the beautiful Green Lane Park and straddles the Perkiomen Creek in both Marlborough and Upper Frederick Townships.
A Brief History

The founding of Perkiomenville is controversial, but most historians suspect that a farmer named James Ferguson Seeds became the first landowner in 1727 when he tended the land inhabited by the Perkiomen Indians. Legend has it that Seeds enjoyed a peaceful relationship with the natives, and his grandson, Jacob, even married a native Perkiomen Indian.  Upon James Seeds’ death, he dubbed the area “Perkiomenville”.

 Perkiomenville Today

Perkiomenville today is well-known for the Perkiomenville Auction and Flea Market, which regularly draws more than 200 booths and 2,000 customers to their early Monday morning affairs. With an outdoor produce market, antiques, and livestock sales, the Perkiomenville Auction is well-loved by the locals.

Located near Green Lane Park, Perkiomenville offers plenty of recreational activities including trails for runners, bikers, horses, and boating, fishing, and live wildlife displays.

Homes in the Perkiomenville area tend to be relatively affordable, with many single family homes less than $300,000 sitting on large pieces of land. A variety of well-kept twin and townhomes are also available for under $175,000.