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Municipalities of the Main Line
CHARLESTOWN TOWNSHIP
Officially organized in 1826, Charlestown Township was originally part of a land plot that was granted by William Penn to Charles Pickering, who the township is named after. The total land area is 15 square miles and a population of approximately 2,754. 610 240-0326
EAST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP
Located in the Greater West Chester area. Historic remnants of the past are still present within the township, such as a restored blacksmith shop that dates back to 1699. Mostly residential, the area consists of a population of 15,860. The total land area is 10 Sq. Miles. 610 692-7171
EASTTOWN TOWNSHIP
Founded in 1704, this township offers a 50,000 volume collection library, senior citizens programs, a summer recreational camp and a July 4th fireworks celebration. Mostly residential, Easttown Township offers the Upper Main Line YMCA and Waynesborough Country Club. Also, the Historic Waynesborough is owned by the township and is open to the public. Population of 9,750 and occupies 8.2 square miles. 610 644-9000
EAST WHITELAND TOWNSHIP
Founded in 1765 and formerly known as Whiteland, Many corporate centers and a vast variety of shopping highlights East Whiteland. Also included are parks, playgrounds, golf and tennis. Population of 8,588 and occupies 12 square miles. 610 446-9403
HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP
Since 1912, Haverford Township has provided the community with many municipal and recreational facilities. 30 municipal parks and the Skatium which is an ice skating rink. Also, over 140 programs offered to the residents of Haverford. 610 446-9403
LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP
Founded in 1682 and derived from the Welsh town of Merionethshire, Lower Merion boast of 18 businesses and civic associations which maintain this very active community. Population of 58,003 and occupies 23.64 square miles. 610 649-4000
MALVERN BOROUGH
Founded in 1889, Malvern Borough is mostly residential and offers it's residents a park, playgrounds and tennis courts. named after the town in England, famous for it's spring water. Population of 3,000. total land size is only 1.3 square miles. 610 644-2602
MARPLE TOWNSHIP
The first landholders in Marple arrived in 1683. The total land area is 10.54 square miles and is located about 10 miles west of Philadelphia. The population of this township has grown to over 22,000 and is mostly residential with 2 major shopping areas. 610 365-4040
NARBERTH BOROUGH
Narberth is a small borough which is mainly residential with a town center and a small shopping district. Many consider Narberth as the gateway to the Main Line because of it locale between west of Merion and east of Ardmore. 610 644-1080
NEWTOWN SQUARE
Incorporated in 1684, was founded by the Welsh who were Quakers. The total land area is 10.2 square miles with a population of 15,000. Many historical homes and farms enriched this locale. located approximentaly 15 miles west of Philadelphia. 610 356-0200
RADNOR TOWNSHIP
Founded in 1682 and originally named Radnorshire, Wales, the homeland of the area's earliest settlers from Europe, the Wayne business district is the central location of this township. The "Charm of Wayne" provides it's residents with the full service of shopping within the community. Many parks, playgrounds, tennis courts and golfing facilities provide the full amenities of Radnor. Population of 29,000 and occupies 13.8 square miles. 688-5600
TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP
Founded in 1707, this Welsh name originally meant "township in the valley", Tredyffrin offers 16 parks, including the Valley Forge National Park, and many other outdoor athletic facilities. The township also boasts of over one million square fee of office space and shopping centers. Its largest residential development is Chesterbrook, a planned community with 2400 residential units. 610 644-1400
UPPER MERION
Upper Merion Township provides services to a community of 16.8 square miles and 25,744 residents. Located 16 miles northwest of Philadelphia, this township is located among major highways and boast one of the largest shopping centers in the country. 610 265-2600
UPPER UWCHLAN TOWNSHIP
Year Organized: 1858 Area: 10.4 square miles, Population 12,999. Upper Uwchlan is located among farms and parks, including Marsh Creek State Park. Residents enjoy passing the time sailing within the park. (non motorized boats allowed) 610-363-9450
WEST GOSHEN
Located in the Greater West Chester area, this township was organized in 1817 and is populated with approximately 18,082 residents. The total land area is 12 square miles. 610-696-5266 West Whiteland Township - Organized in 1765 covers 13.26 square miles and has a population of approximately 16,332. Many residential homes and great shopping can be found within the township borders. Also, easy access to major highways that connect to Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware. 610 363-9525
WILLISTOWN TOWNSHIP
Founded in 1704 and was referred as Willeston in 1681, this historical and agricultural community is built on the belief of preservation of its environment and its large equestrian community. 610 647-5300
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