Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Abington Township Montgomery County

Alverthorpe Park pond in Abington Township PA

Willow Grove Park Mall third floor carousel entrance

Abington Township
Township
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Montgomery
Settled	1700
Incorporated	1704
Government
• Type	Board of Commissioners
Area
• Total	15.5 sq mi (40 km2)
• Land	15.4 sq mi (40 km2)
• Water	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation	220 ft (70 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	58,626
• Density	3,807.5/sq mi (1,470.1/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	19001, 19006, 19027, 19038, 19046, 19090
Area code(s)	215, 267, 445
FIPS code	42-091-00128
GNIS feature ID	1216385
Website	abingtonpa.gov

Abington Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is one of the oldest communities in Montgomery County, dating back to the early 1700s. The township is a part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

History

Abington Township was incorporated in 1704, making it one of the oldest townships in Pennsylvania. The area was originally inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans before European settlers arrived. The township played a role in the American Revolutionary War, with several skirmishes occurring in the area.

Crestmont Pool in Abington Township PA

2022-10-12 10 15 55 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 611 (Old York Road) from the overpass for Edge Hill Road in Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Noble PA SEPTA station November 2017

Geography

Abington Township is located in southeastern Montgomery County and is bordered by Philadelphia to the south. The township covers a total area of 15.5 square miles, of which 15.4 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The township is characterized by its suburban residential neighborhoods, parks, and commercial areas.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Abington Township had a population of 58,626. The township is known for its diverse population and strong community engagement. The population density is approximately 3,807.5 people per square mile.

Education

Abington Township is served by the Abington School District, which includes Abington Senior High School, Abington Junior High School, and several elementary schools. The township is also home to the Penn State Abington campus, a commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University.

Government

Abington Township is governed by a Board of Commissioners, which consists of 15 members elected by the residents. The board is responsible for enacting ordinances, adopting budgets, and overseeing the township's operations.

Transportation

Abington Township is well-connected by several major roads, including Pennsylvania Route 611 and Pennsylvania Route 73. Public transportation is provided by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), which operates several bus routes and the Warminster Line of the SEPTA Regional Rail.

Notable People

• Bob Saget, comedian and actor, was born in Abington Township.
• Michael Buffer, ring announcer, is a resident of Abington Township.

Related Pages

• Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
• Philadelphia metropolitan area
• Abington School District
• Penn State Abington

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