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History of Collegeville, (Montgomery County) Pennsylvania

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Biographies:

Biography of John Henry Augustus Bomberger

John Henry Augustus Bomberger, educator, was born in Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 13, 1817. He was graduated at Marshall college in 1837, and from the Mercersburg seminary in 1838. He was pastor at Waynesborougb, Pa., 1840-'45: at Easton, Pa., 1845-'54; and at Philadelphia, 1854-'70. In 1870 he was elected president of Ursinus college, which he founded. He is the author of "Protestant Theological and Ecclesiastical Encyclop?dia," translated from Herzog, and condensed (1856-'58); "Five years at Race street Church" (1859), and "Reformed not Ritualistic" (1867). He died at Collegeville, Pa., Aug. 19, 1890.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Pennsylvania Facts:
Tree: hemlock
Bird: ruffed grouse
Flower: mountain laurel
Nickname: Keystone State
Motto: Virtue, Liberty, and Independence
Area (sq. mi.): 45,333
Capitol: Harrisburg
Admitted: 12 Dec 1787

Montgomery County Facts:

Collegeville is situated 46 meters above sea level.