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In 1729, after Wright had petitioned William Penn ’ s son to create a new county, the provincial government took land from Chester County to establish Lancaster County, the fourth county in Pennsylvania.

County residents – Indians and colonists alike – regularly traveled to Wright ’ s home to file papers and claims, seek government assistance and redress of issues, and register land deeds.

The area was particularly attractive to Pennsylvania Dutch settlers.

During this time, the town was called “ Wright ’ s Ferry .”