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TOWAMENCIN
TOWNSHIP
1675 SUMNEYTOWN PIKE
P.O. BOX 303
KULPSVILLE, PA 19443
215-368-7602
1990 POPULATION: 14,167
1996 POPULATION EST.: 15,934
1990 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD
INCOME: $48,547
1997 TOTAL HOUSING
UNITS: 6,529
1997 AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL
HOME PRICE: $152,834
GOVERNMENT:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AREA: 9.73 SQUARE MILES
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT:
NORTH PENN
SCHOOL DISTRICT
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT: 53RD, 147TH
STATE SENATORIAL
DISTRICT: 24TH
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT: 13TH
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Towamencin Township was settled in the 1690s and was officially
established in 1728. The village of Kulpsville, which takes
its name from Jacob Kulp, an early landowner, has always been
the center of activities for the township. In 1955, the Pennsylvania
Turnpike Northeast Extension interchange at Kulpsville was
opened. This would set the stage for future development. Over
the past decade, the township, especially in the Kulpsville
area, has experienced significant development. In addition,
many planners feel the area will continue to develop now that
the Mid-County Expressway (Blue Route) is open. This highway
connects Philadelphia International Airport and Route I-95
with the interchanges of the East-West PA Turnpike and the
Northeast Extension of the Turnpike at Plymouth Meeting.
PUBLIC SERVICES:
All areas, with the exception of the panhandle portion of
the township, have access to public water and sewer facilities.
A full-time police force serves the residents. Fire protection
is provided by volunteer companies. Residential trash disposal
is arranged by private contractors.
RECREATION:
A part-time recreation director helps to organize various
activities. Facilities, which include North Penn School District,
are open to residents. These include small parks with playground
equipment, a swimming pool, basketball courts and much more.
Little League programs are run by a private organization.
For more information on what is available, please call 215-368-7602.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
No SEPTA bus or rail lines serve the township.
SHOPPING:
Smaller shopping centers are found in the township along with
other types of small businesses. The nearest major shopping
mall is the Montgomery Mall.
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