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LOWER
GWYNEDD
TOWNSHIP
1130 N. BETHLEHEM PIKE
P.O. BOX 625
SPRING HOUSE, PA 19477
215-646-5302
1990 POPULATION: 9,958
1996 POPULATION EST.:10,333
1990 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD
INCOME: $56,700
1997 TOTAL HOUSING
UNITS: 4,159
1997 AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL
HOME PRICE: $252,344
GOVERNMENT:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AREA: 9.11 SQUARE MILES
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT:
WISSAHICKON SCHOOL DISTRICT
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT: 151ST, 61ST
STATE SENATORIAL
DISTRICT: 12TH
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT: 13TH
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On December 16, 1891, Gwynedd Township was
divided into the Townships of Upper and Lower Gwynedd. The
township’s area in terms of square miles has not changed
since its inception. The four villages of Gwynedd, Gwynedd
Valley, Penllyn, and Spring House comprise the heart of the
township. Lower Gwynedd did not experience substantial changes
prior to the 1950s. Today, however, the township contains
several large employers along with commercial and office facilities.
Moreover, the increase in townhouse and single family homes
gives the township a nice mix of commercial and residential
development.
PUBLIC SERVICES:
A good portion of the township is serviced by public water
and sewer facilities. A full-time police force serves the
township. Fire protection is provided by volunteer companies.
Residential trash disposal is arranged by private contractors.
RECREATION:
A part-time recreation director works in conjunction with
a board of directors that oversee activities. Facilities include
softball fields, Little League fields, a tot lot, and basketball
and tennis courts. Little League programs are run by a private
organization. For more information on what is available, please
call 215-646-5302.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
SEPTA rail and bus lines that run through the township provide
access to other Central Montgomery County communities, Lower
Bucks County, Eastern Montgomery County, and Philadelphia.
SHOPPING:
Neighborhood shopping facilities and many specialty shops
and businesses are easily accessible. Also, shopping facilities
in neighboring municipalities provide excellent choices. The
nearest major shopping malls are the Montgomery Mall and the
Willow Grove Park Mall.
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