Schwenksville, Pennsylvania
Schwenksville, Pennsylvania is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough is part of the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area, the 8th largest metropolitan area in the United States.
History[edit | edit source]
Schwenksville was originally settled in the 18th century and was named after George Schwenk, whose son, Jacob Schwenk, served in the American Revolutionary War. The town was incorporated as a borough in 1903.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Schwenksville is located along the Perkiomen Creek, a tributary of the Schuylkill River. The borough is surrounded by Perkiomen Township, and is proximate to the Perkiomen Trail, a multi-use rail trail running from Oaks to Green Lane.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2010 census, the borough was 94.0% White, 2.0% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.0% Asian, and 1.8% were two or more races. About 4.4% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry.
Education[edit | edit source]
Schwenksville is served by the Perkiomen Valley School District. Students in grades K-5 attend Schwenksville Elementary School, while older students attend Perkiomen Valley Middle School East and Perkiomen Valley High School.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- James Endress, professional baseball player
- John Hartranft, Medal of Honor recipient and 17th Governor of Pennsylvania
See also[edit | edit source]
- List of municipalities in Pennsylvania
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
References[edit | edit source]
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