The station was built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1883 and was known as Wissahickon Heights until 1906.

The station and adjoining St Martins/St Martin's Lane take their present name from the Church of Saint Martin in the Fields, which stands a few hundred feet to the west.

It serves numerous Springside Chestnut Hill Academy students daily.

It is also a contributing property of the Chestnut Hill Historic District.

The bridge that carries Willow Grove Avenue over the tracks was under repair from Fall 2005 to late Summer 2006, and has a 3-ton weight limit.