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LOWER
SALFORD
TOWNSHIP
474 MAIN STREET
HARLEYSVILLE, PA 19438
215-256-8087
1990 POPULATION: 10,723
1996 POPULATION EST.: 11,854
1990 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD
INCOME: $45,262
1997 TOTAL HOUSING
UNITS: 4,618
1997 AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL
HOME PRICE: $168,049
GOVERNMENT:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AREA: 14.25 SQUARE MILES
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT:
SOUDERTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT: 147TH
STATE SENATORIAL
DISTRICT: 24TH
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT: 13TH
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Lower Salford Township was established in
1741 when Salford Township was divided into the present day
townships of Marlborough, Lower Salford and Upper Salford.
Large farms, mills and churches were the only types of buildings
scattered across the township. This exclusively rural way
of life lasted well into the twentieth century. However, it
was during the past fifteen years that the township started
to see an increase in residential and small commercial developments.
Even as the township continues to grow in the coming years,
many hope it will still retain much of its rural characteristics.
Communities within the township include Harleysville, Lederach,
Mainland, and Vernfield.
PUBLIC SERVICES:
The Harleysville and Mainland sections of the township are
serviced by public water and sewer facilities. Sewer service
has been extended to the Lederach portion of the township.
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 Township Parks Board and a part-time Parks Coordinator administer
various programs. Facilities include camping and picnicking.
The Heckler Plains Farmstead is a large conservation area
and historical site. The Harleysville Community Center has
tennis courts, a public swimming pool and softball fields.
For more information on what is available, including Little
League programs, please call 215-256-8087.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
No SEPTA bus or rail lines serve the township.
SHOPPING:
Several small shopping plazas are located along the main street
section of the township (Route 63). Other small business are
located in the township. The nearest major shopping mall is
the Montgomery Mall.
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