East Greenville, Pennsylvania

East Greenville is a borough located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the borough's population was 2,951. It is part of the Upper Perkiomen School District.

History

East Greenville was incorporated as a borough in 1875, when the East Greenville Post Office was established. The borough was once a thriving industrial town, with industries including the manufacture of cigars, silk goods, and metal goods.

Geography

East Greenville is located at 40°24′14″N 75°30′15″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 2,951 people, 1,202 households, and 772 families residing in the borough. The population density was 5,902.0 people per square mile (2,277.6/km²).

Education

East Greenville is served by the Upper Perkiomen School District. Schools in the district include Upper Perkiomen High School, Upper Perkiomen Middle School, and four elementary schools.

Notable people

• James K. Boyer, former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
• William S. Stahlnecker, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives

See also

• List of municipalities in Pennsylvania
• Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

External links

• East Greenville Borough