Rosemont, Pennsylvania

Rosemont, Pennsylvania is a community located in the United States, specifically in the state of Pennsylvania. It is part of the Main Line, a series of affluent Philadelphia suburbs located along the old Pennsylvania Railroad's once prestigious Main Line.

Geography

Rosemont is located in the eastern part of Pennsylvania, in Delaware County and Montgomery County. It is bordered by the communities of Bryn Mawr and Villanova.

History

The community of Rosemont was established in the late 19th century, following the expansion of the Pennsylvania Railroad. It was named after the Rosemont Farm, a historic estate located in the area.

Education

Rosemont is home to Rosemont College, a private, coeducational, Catholic liberal arts college founded in 1921. The community is also served by the Lower Merion School District, which operates Rosemont Elementary School.

Transportation

Rosemont is served by the Rosemont Station, which is part of the SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line. This provides residents with direct rail access to Philadelphia.

Notable people

Several notable individuals have ties to Rosemont, including Katharine Hepburn, the acclaimed actress who attended Bryn Mawr College, and Ezra Pound, the influential modernist poet and critic who was born in the community.

See also

• List of communities in Pennsylvania
• Main Line (Pennsylvania)