Hatfield Township, founded in 1742, was named either after a Welsh village in Hertfordshire, England, or after an early Welsh settler of the area, John Hatfield.

 

No early records document the existence of a “John Hatfield”, however, so whether this latter theory is fact or folklore is left up to personal preference.

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In the early 1800’s, there were very few roads and buildings in the area that was to become Hatfield Borough.

 

A hotel/tavern was built in 1819 at the intersection of Forty Foot and Cowpath Roads, and a store followed in 1827 on the southwest corner of Main and Vine Streets.

 

However, the event that drove the early development of Hatfield was the completion of a railroad line connecting Philadelphia and Bethlehem on July 7, 1857.

 

Hatfield became a stop on the line, and the wheels were set in motion for a period of rapid growth.

 

Hatfield officially became a borough in July 1898, with a total area of 176 acres.

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The area is full of charm, the community itself is vibrant and welcoming, with several local shops and restaurants for residents to take advantage of.

 

Additionally, the borough has excellent schools and is conveniently located near major transportation routes.

 

With all these features combined, Hatfield borough is an ideal place to call home.

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