Newtown was founded by William Penn, yes, that William Penn, in 1684. Newtown was one of several towns that Penn had organized around Philadelphia to provide country homes for city residents and to support farming communities. After George Washington's ride on December 26, 1776 morning march to Trenton and before the Battle of Priceton, General George Washington made his headquarters in Newtown. Newtown is enhanced by unique boutiques, colleges, cuisine, a climate for industry, Pennsylvania’s most popular state park, Tyler State Park, and a Heritage Walk that traces the very steps of George Washington. The oldest operating movie theater in America is Newtown Theatre at 120 North State Street.