Norristown

Front

What was Norristown's first day operating as a government?

Back

May 1, 1812

Answer explanation

On May 1, 1812, Norristown's first day as a borough government commenced! The first order of business? Elect council members. Over 200 years later, we're still at it, but as a home rule municipality (as of July 1, 2004).

Front

True or False: The Municipality is bigger in size than at least one other country?

Back

True

Answer explanation

TRUE! Norristown is bigger than Monaco and Vatican City (combined).

Front

The municipal seal is noted for its beehive and the Latin phrase Fervet Opus. In what year was the seal approved by council?

Back

1833

Answer explanation

1833

Front

At one point, council was made up of how many members?

Back

36

Answer explanation

36

Front

In 1986, a new form of government approved by resident voters takes shape in Norristown ending the government structure of the “borough” from the past 170 years. Residents adopted this type of municipal government:

Back

Home Rule

Answer explanation

Homerule

Front

The last time a Burgess was elected in Norristown was in the…

Back

1950s

Answer explanation

1950s

Front

The first telegram ever sent in Pennsylvania originated in Norristown?

Back

TRUE

Answer explanation

TRUE! Sent Jan 2nd 1846 between Norristown and Philadelphia