Worcester, Pennsylvania

Worcester is a township located in Montgomery County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 9,750.

History

Worcester Township was established in 1733 and has a rich history dating back to colonial times. The township was originally settled by Quakers who arrived in Pennsylvania with William Penn. The name Worcester was given to the township in honor of the settlers' ancestral home in Worcester, England.

Geography

Worcester is located in the northeastern part of Montgomery County. It is bordered by the townships of Lower Providence, Upper Providence, Skippack, Towamencin, and Whitpain. The township's topography is characterized by rolling hills and valleys, with a number of streams and creeks running through it.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, Worcester's population was 9,750. The racial makeup of the township was predominantly white, with a small percentage of African American, Asian, and other races. The median income for a household in the township was above the state and national averages.

Education

Worcester is served by the Methacton School District, which operates several elementary schools, a middle school, and Methacton High School in the township. There are also several private schools in the area.

Transportation

Major roads in Worcester include Route 73, Route 363, and Route 63. The township is also served by the SEPTA bus system.

Notable people

Several notable people have called Worcester home, including John F. Hartranft, a Union Army general during the American Civil War and later Governor of Pennsylvania.