History
In the early 1950’s, the pressure of suburban development threatened the buildings around Meetinghouse Square.
In 1953, a group of concerned citizens formed Historic Fallsington, Inc. to acquire selected buildings and to work with the government of Falls Township to foster the preservation of the heritage represented in the environs of the Square.

In 1955, a local ordinance created Pennsylvania’s first historic district. It functions to this day, protecting the appearance of structures in the majority of the Village and balancing the development interests of individuals with the town’s architectural heritage.

In 1961, Pennsylvania Act 167 formalized the right of local governments to organize historic districts.