Meanings
proper noun
- A census-designated place in Bensalem Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Origin
The railroad station was originally named Cornwells, giving its name to the community, the Heights affix coming later. It is unclear whether it came from the Cornwell surname.
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APA
Cornwells Heights. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cornwells%20Heights
MLA
“Cornwells Heights.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cornwells%20Heights. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Cornwells Heights,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cornwells%20Heights.
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