At the point where Rt. 896 and State Road converge, you'll find a number of historic brick houses hugging the south side of the intersection. New London has a seedy look that plays into its historic character and charm. Very little has changed in the 25 years since this writer lived there, not even the auto mechanics shop on the corner. Commercial growth appears to be at a relative standstill.
Residential growth is another story.
And what was once horse pasture is now suburban-style streetscapes and manicured lawns. It can also support higher sales prices, she adds. Landenberg lies east of New London and can lay partial claim to three townships. Two of those townships border the Delaware state line. As a geographic area, Landenberg has a strong identity in the local real estate market, but the town itself qualifies as the Brigadoon of Pennsylvania.