Prussia History

King of Prussia is a census-designated place in Upper Merion Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community took its unusual name in the 18th century from a local tavern named the King of Prussia Inn, which was named after King Frederick the Great of Prussia. King of Prussia is considered to be an edge city of Philadelphia, cons…
King of Prussia is a census-designated place in Upper Merion Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community took its unusual name in the 18th century from a local tavern named the King of Prussia Inn, which was named after King Frederick the Great of Prussia. King of Prussia is considered to be an edge city of Philadelphia, consisting of large amounts of retail and office space situated at the convergence of four highways.
  • Elevation: 200 ft (60 m)
  • Country: United States
  • State: Pennsylvania
  • County: Montgomery
  • Township: Upper Merion
  • Founded: 1719
  • Named for: King of Prussia Inn

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