Later that decade, the area received its own passenger train station, followed by a post office, church, iron foundry and machine shop in 1840s.

In December 1843, Heathcote suggested that the town be named Glen Rock, taking inspiration from various lines from the poem Marmion.

[4] The mill, currently the oldest surviving building in Glen Rock, closed for renovations in the 1980s and reopened as a boutique hotel and restaurant.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all land.

[11] The carolers, a group of 50+ men, sing in three-part harmony and are accompanied by instruments, currently trumpets and trombones.

The carolers themselves are recognized by their distinctive uniform consisting of gray high hats, greatcoats, gloves, and multi-color scarves.

[15][circular reference] The rail trail runs north through the borough intersecting Valley, Main and Water Streets.

The rail line is active with passenger freight from Steam Into History located in nearby New Freedom, Pennsylvania.

[16] The Annual Glen Rock Arts & Brew Fest is held on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.