Swarthmore
Swarthmore, borough (town), Delaware county, southeastern Pennsylvania, U.S. It is a southwestern suburb of Philadelphia. The community developed around Swarthmore College, which was founded in 1864. The borough is mainly residential, its economy based on services associated with the college. Inc. 1893. Pop. (2000) 6,170; (2010) 6,194.
Citation Information
Article Title:
Swarthmore
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
01 August 2011
Access Date:
May 06, 2025