A Pennsylvania family bought a 12-acre farm in 1916; 110 years and four generations later...

Narcissa Rd, Pennsylvania, USA When the McKeown family first bought a modest 12-acre plot of land along Narcissa Road in 1916, suburban development was still far away. Today, 110 years and four generations later, Maple Acres Farm covers 30 acres in Plymouth Meeting and has a unique place in the area: it is the last working farm in Plymouth Township. Located just behind the busy Plymouth Meeting Mall and nearby commercial developments, the farm remains a reminder of Montgomery County's agricultural past. While nearby farms were gradually sold during the 20th century to make way for housing, shops and highways, the McKeown family chose to expand and preserve its land.Four generations on Narcissa RoadThe farm began as a small agricultural operation during the First World War era. Over the years, it grew in size and became an important part of the local community. The property was named Maple Acres by Millie McKeown, whose descendants still live in and maintain the original 18th-century farmhouse on the property. Gary McKeown, who grew up in the historic home and now runs the farm's daily operations, has helped expand the property from its original 12 acres to its current 30 acres. "Fa...