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WHITPAIN
TOWNSHIP
960 WENTZ ROAD
BLUE BELL, PA 19422
610-277-2400
POPULATION: 15,660
1996 POPULATION EST.: 17,238
1990 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD
INCOME: $60,952
1997 TOTAL HOUSING
UNITS: 6,743
1997 AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL
HOME PRICE: $225,396
GOVERNMENT:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AREA: 12.81 SQUARE MILES
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT:
WISSAHICKON
SCHOOL DISTRICT
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT: 61ST
STATE SENATORIAL
DISTRICT: 24TH
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT: 13TH
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Whitpain Township was established in 1701, and is one of
the oldest municipalities in the county. Even up to the turn
of the twentieth century, the township was covered mostly
by rich farmland. However, an increase in residential areas
was noticeable by the 1930s. The most visible increase in
population started in the late 1950s and is still continuing
today. Today, the township is known for its large executive-style
homes, major business parks, small community shopping facilities,
small businesses, and the Montgomery County Community College.
Major roadways pass through the township giving residents
good access to other areas of Montgomery County such as Greater
Norristown and the North Penn area. The most recognizable
portions of the township are Blue Bell and Center Square,
which, by the way, have the same zip code.
PUBLIC SERVICES:
North of Morris Road, public water and sewer facilities are
limited. The remainder 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 provided by three haulers who
are licensed by the township.
RECREATION:
Facilities include athletic fields and a variety of programs
under the direction of the Township Park and Recreation Board.
Little League programs are run by private organizations in
cooperation with the township. For more information on what
is available, please call 610-277-2400.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
SEPTA bus routes connect the township with the Norristown
Transportation Center and Philadelphia.
SHOPPING:
Community and specialty shopping facilities are located in
the township. The nearest major shopping malls are the Montgomery
Mall and the Plymouth Meeting Mall.
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