One of the most infamous outlaws of the wild west had his start in life right on the streets of Phoenixville and Mont Clare, and while many people did not consider him to be much of a dangerous man, his stories are legendary. During his time, he would become one of the most wanted persons in the country.

The Underground Railroad was a grouping of volunteer citizens who risked their home and safety to help runaway slaves escape bondage.

There are many individuals that that played a big role in the Underground Railroad, but I am going to share the interesting history of one particular local man, who played an important role right in our backyards of Phoenixville. Elijah Funk Pennypacker, born in Schuylkill Township on a farm esta...