29-519: Lower Providence Township is a township in Montgomery County , Pennsylvania , United States. The township is located approximately 17 miles northwest of Philadelphia . The population was 25,625 at the 2020 census. Lower Providence Township was established in 1805 by the division of the former Providence Township into Upper and Lower Providence along the Perkiomen Creek . Lower Providence
58-688: A progression of municipal structures based on population growth, it is not uncommon to have a township and borough of the same or similar name, generally adjacent within the same county. The 'town-like' borough might be partially or wholly surrounded by the remaining township from which it had split off. The government of Cold Spring Township ceased to function in 1961, when there were no candidates for office. Pennsylvania townships typically vary in size from 6 to 40 square miles (16–104 km ). There are two classifications of townships, first class and second class. The commonwealth initially incorporates all townships as second class townships. To become
87-1195: A tax collector and, in many townships, a panel of three auditors who annually audit all township accounts. The supervisors or commissioners of the township appoint a secretary and a treasurer, and may also appoint a township manager to coordinate township employees and operations. County governments may provide some or all municipal services to residents of townships, regardless of class and size, including trash collection or sewage processing. Some counties, though, leave individual municipalities to provide their own services; in some instances small groups of boroughs or townships may pool their resources to provide water, police, or other functions. The main areas of local services include police and fire protection, maintenance of local roads and streets, water supply, sewage collection and treatment, parking and traffic control, local planning and zoning, parks and recreation, garbage collection, health services, libraries, licensing of businesses and code enforcement. All municipalities in Pennsylvania, however, rely on county and state organized courts for probate, criminal, and civil court services. Under
116-497: A township of the first class and operate under the powers of the First Class Township Code, a township must have a population density of 300 inhabitants per square mile (120/km ) and voters therein must approve the change of classification in a referendum. The classes of townships differ primarily in the form of their administration. Townships of the second class are governed by a board of supervisors, elected at large by
145-598: Is in Eagleville in Lower Providence Township. As of 2019 there were 113.66 miles (182.92 km) of public roads in Lower Providence Township, of which 23.55 miles (37.90 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 90.11 miles (145.02 km) were maintained by the township. U.S. Route 422 is the main highway serving Lower Providence Township. It follows
174-678: Is in Eagleville. Township (Pennsylvania) A township , under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania , is the lowest level of municipal incorporation of government. All of Pennsylvania's communities outside of incorporated cities , boroughs , and one town have been incorporated into individual townships that serve as the legal entities providing local self-government functions. In general, townships in Pennsylvania encompass larger land areas than other municipalities , and tend to be located in suburban , exurban , or rural parts of
203-512: Is in Eagleville. The Methacton School District serves Eagleville CDP. Eagleville Elementary School is in the Eagleville CDP, and all areas of the Eagleville CDP are zoned to it. Skyview Upper Elementary School, Arcola Intermediate School, and Methacton High School serve all parts of the district. Skyview Upper and Arcola Intermediate are in Trooper CDP , and Methacton High is near
232-574: Is located at 40°9′24″N 75°24′31″W / 40.15667°N 75.40861°W / 40.15667; -75.40861 (40.156640, -75.408569). According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km ), all land. As of the 2010 census, the CDP was 66.6% White, 22.4% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 5.5% Asian, 1.4% were Some Other Race, and 1.8% were two or more races. 4.1% of
261-567: Is part of the historic homeland of the Lenape people, called the Delaware Indians by early European settlers. It was part of a large tract of land, which was granted to William Penn , the founder and first governor of the colonial-era Province of Pennsylvania . Skippack Bridge , built in 1792 in the township, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. According to
290-722: Is responsible for the appointment of the Township Manager, who executes the policies of the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors also appoints all advisory and regulatory boards. The current township manager is Donald Delamater (effective November 21, 2016), and the assistant township manager is Geraldine M. Golas. The members of the Board of Supervisors are Peter MacFarland, Chair (term expires 2021), Colleen Eckman, Vice Chair (term expires 2021), Gary Neights (term expires 2023), Jason Sorgini (term expires 2023) and Cara Coless (term expires 2025). The Montgomery County Correctional Facility
319-493: The U.S. Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 15.6 square miles (40.3 km), of which 15.4 square miles (39.8 km) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km) (1.29%) is water. Lower Providence Township includes a portion of Valley Forge National Historical Park and Evansburg State Park . Evansburg State Park provides for a multitude of recreational opportunities such as horseback riding, hiking, picnicking, biking, fishing and hunting. Mill Grove ,
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#1733107079020348-559: The Pennsylvania constitution, each governmental entity has the right to choose its own form of self-government, and a limited ability to delegate powers and oversight to such entities as authorities, commissions and school boards. Any township, regardless of its class, may adopt a home rule charter, at which point it is no longer governed by the Pennsylvania Township Codes. While a home rule charter can incorporate unusual features, standard municipal functions are generally part of
377-478: The Pottstown Expressway along an east-west alignment through the southern section of the township. Pennsylvania Route 363 provides local access, following Trooper Road northeast from US 422, then turning northwest along Ridge Pike before turning back to the northeast along Park Avenue. SEPTA provides Suburban Bus service to Lower Providence Township along routes 91 , 93 , 99 , and 131 , connecting
406-720: The Skyview Upper Elementary School and the Arcola Intermediate School are all located within the township. Methacton High School and Worcester Elementary School are located in Worcester Township . The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia operates Visitation B.V.M. School in West Norriton Township , near but not in the Trooper census-designated place . Lower Providence Community Library
435-403: The average family size was 3.08. In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 16.2% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 43.6% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 172.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 192.6 males. The median income for a household in the CDP
464-402: The average family size was 3.21. 26.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 112.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.3 males. The median household income was $ 66,250 and the median family income
493-646: The commonwealth. As with other incorporated municipalities in Pennsylvania, townships exist within counties and are subordinate to or dependent upon the county level of government. Townships in Pennsylvania were created in the 17th century during the colonial-era Province of Pennsylvania prior to the American Revolution . Much of the province was then occupied by Native Americans , but the colonial administration in Philadelphia brought new counties and new settlements regularly. The first communities defined by
522-432: The electorate of the whole township for overlapping six-year terms. The number of supervisors can be increased to five by referendum. Townships of the first class, by contrast, have a board of commissioners. Between five and fifteen commissioners sit on this panel; they can be elected either at large or by wards within the township; and they serve for overlapping terms of four years in office. Other elected officials include
551-492: The first home in America of the painter John James Audubon , is maintained as a museum and wildlife sanctuary by Montgomery County. At the 2010 census, the township was 81.0% White, 7.1% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 9.7% Asian, and 1.3% were two or more races. 2.9% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry. At the 2000 census , there were 22,390 people, 7,446 households and 5,606 families residing in
580-482: The mix regardless of how offices and powers are allocated within the jurisdiction. "Citizen's Guide to Pennsylvania Local Government, 2010" Eagleville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Eagleville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County , Pennsylvania , United States . The population was 4,800 at the 2010 census . It is within Lower Providence Township . Eagleville
609-582: The population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry. As of the census of 2000, there were 4,458 people, 1,091 households, and 737 families living in the CDP. The population density was 2,787.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,076.4/km ). There were 1,136 housing units at an average density of 710.4 per square mile (274.3/km ). The racial makeup of the CDP was 66.20% White , 26.96% African American , 0.02% Native American , 3.30% Asian , 0.31% Pacific Islander , 2.58% from other races , and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.13% of
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#1733107079020638-408: The population. There were 1,091 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and
667-403: The population. There were 7,446 households, of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and
696-439: The provincial state government tended to be rural, geographically large, and sparsely populated townships. Townships or portions of them tended to become boroughs after population growth or an increase in population density and, eventually, might to reincorporate at the level of city. Initially, each municipal organization begins as a second-class township. When a sufficient population density, currently 300 people per square mile,
725-653: The township to the Norristown Transportation Center in Norristown and other suburbs. Lower Providence Township is served by the Methacton School District . Three of the district's four elementary schools serve sections of the township: Arrowhead, Eagleville, and Woodland. Skyview Upper Elementary School, Arcola Intermediate School, and Methacton High School serve all parts of the district. Woodland, Eagleville, and Arrowhead elementary schools;
754-433: The township. The population density was 1,458.8 inhabitants per square mile (563.2/km). There were 7,690 housing units at an average density of 501.0 per square mile (193.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 86.26% White , 7.25% African American , 0.11% Native American , 4.67% Asian , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 1.04% from other races , and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.10% of
783-447: Was $ 56,500, and the median income for a family was $ 63,281. Males had a median income of $ 29,694 versus $ 32,841 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 21,642. About 2.9% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. The Lower Providence Township administration building is in Eagleville. The Montgomery County Correctional Facility
812-533: Was $ 74,902. Males had a median income of $ 47,489 compared with $ 35,896 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 26,186. About 2.9% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over. Lower Providence Township is a municipality that is governed as a Township of the Second Class with a Board of Supervisors consisting of five elected residents. The Board of Supervisors
841-514: Was attained, the township had the option of holding a referendum and, if it passed, became a first-class township. The municipality could proceed to the level of borough or city in a similar fashion. Historically, this progression has often included border adjustments or mergers with other boroughs or townships. Many communities remain townships in spite of growth that brings the characteristics of more-urbanized areas that might be associated with "towns." Because Pennsylvania's constitution provides for
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