Secane, Pennsylvania

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Secane is a small community in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located between Primos and Morton and is one of the stops on SEPTA's R3 Rail Line, which can take passengers all the way to Trenton, New Jersey. The train stop was built in 1871 and has the words "Spring Hill" inscribed into the cornerstone of the building.

Cornerstone of Secane train station

Secane was the name of a Native American chief who sold the area to Benjamin Franklin for supplies.^{[citation needed]} According to former Philadelphia 76ers owner Pat Croce, he and his wife lived there for a short period of time.^{[citation needed]} Two main roads run through the town, South Avenue and Franklin Avenue, which leads to Kedron Avenue (Route 420). Secane has a population of almost 1000 and was farmland before it was developed into a residential area in the 20th century. It is divided between the municipalities of Ridley Township, Pennsylvania and Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania and is often confused with Clifton Heights, PA because the latter shares the zip code.

Secane was a temporary location for filming for USA Network's Dance Party USA, which ABC morning talk show co-host Kelly Ripa was a part of early in her career.^{[citation needed]}

Coordinates: 39°54′50″N, 75°18′08″W

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