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TELFORD
BOROUGH
122 PENN AVENUE
P.O. BOX 209
TELFORD, PA 18969
215-723-5000
1990 POPULATION: 2,565
1996 POPULATION EST.: 2,668
1990 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD
INCOME: $37,708
1997 TOTAL HOUSING
UNITS: 1,183
1997 AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL
HOME PRICE: $118,464
GOVERNMENT:
MAYOR-COUNCIL
AREA: .49 SQUARE MILES
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT:
SOUDERTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT: 53RD
STATE SENATORIAL
DISTRICT: 24TH
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT: 13TH
*Some of the figures above,
for the most part, reflect only
the Montgomery County portion
of this municipality.
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The Borough of Telford occupies 652 acres of land in the
north-central portion of Montgomery County and extends across
the county line into Bucks County. The Montgomery County portion
of Telford was established in 1897, and in 1937, the Governor
of Pennsylvania approved the merger of Telford and West Telford.
Farming, ice production and cigar making were the basic industries
that provided jobs in the early days. Today, this small borough
retains much of its older housing stock. Like most other smaller
boroughs, little land remains open for development. It should
be noted that some residents and businesses may have a Telford
mailing address, but will actually be located in Franconia
Township. However, this would apply only to the Montgomery
County portion.
PUBLIC SERVICES:
The entire borough is serviced by public water and sewer facilities.
A full-time police force serves the borough. Fire protection
is provided by volunteer companies. Residential trash disposal
is provided by three licensed haulers.
RECREATION:
A full-time director is employed by the borough. Facilities
include parks with playground equipment, tennis and basketball
courts, and other facilities. Little League programs are run
jointly with Souderton Borough. For more information, please
call 215-723-5000.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
A SEPTA bus route connects the area with many Central Montgomery
County locations, Lower Bucks County, and Norristown.
SHOPPING:
A main street shopping area serves the borough. Also, many
residents use the facilities in neighboring Souderton Borough.
The nearest major shopping mall is the Montgomery Mall.
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