West Conshohocken is a borough in Montgomery County , Pennsylvania , United States. The population was 1,320 at the 2010 census.
46-461: Its sister community is Conshohocken , located across the Schuylkill River . Montgomery County's seat, Norristown , is located approximately two miles north of, and on the opposite side of the river from, West Conshohocken. West Conshohocken was incorporated October 6, 1874, from land taken almost equally from Lower and Upper Merion Townships. The area's original name had been Balligomingo. As
92-567: A high concentrate of minerals, like iron and sulfur, which had a reputation of curative powers. There was a recreational park with walking trails and gardens, mineral spring water baths and stables for 100 horses. It was likely at these stables that the Irish immigrant Thomas Carolan found work as a blacksmith and farrier . In 1847, he and his wife and children had fled the Great Hunger in Ireland aboard
138-487: A river borough, there were a large number of mills and other industries utilizing water power. Dougherty Quarry was a prosperous business, producing stone of superior quality known as Conshohocken or Merion Blue . It was much sought after for public buildings, and was shipped by rail throughout the East Coast before supplies were exhausted in the mid-20th century. With its proximity to highways I-76 and I-476, also known as
184-547: A tire plant, a steel and iron mill, a boiler factory, and textile mills. Conshohocken has a city manager form of government with a mayor and a seven-member borough council. The mayor is Yaniv Aronson. The borough is part of the Fourth Congressional District (represented by Rep. Madeleine Dean ), the 148th State House District (represented by Rep. Mary Jo Daley ) and the 7th State Senate District (represented by Sen. Vincent Hughes ). On September 1, 2021,
230-431: Is 7a. As of the 2010 census, the borough was 90.1% White, 3.6% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 3.3% Asian, and 1.7% were two or more races. 3.6% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry West Conshohocken has a city manager form of government with a mayor and a seven-member borough council. The borough is part of the Fourth Congressional District (represented by Rep. Madeleine Dean ),
276-581: Is 7a. Average monthly temperatures range from 31.8 °F in January to 75.9 °F in July. As of the 2010 census, the CDP was 81.4% White, 8.2% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 4.9% Asian, 1.1% were Some Other Race, and 2.3% were two or more races. 3.5% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry. As of the census of 2000, there were 16,234 people, 6,389 households, and 4,255 families residing in
322-589: Is a census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County , Pennsylvania , United States. A community in Philadelphia 's northern suburbs, the population was 13,730 at the 2020 census . It is located in Abington Township and Upper Moreland Township . Willow Grove was once known for Willow Grove Park , an amusement park that was open from 1896 to 1976, now the site of Willow Grove Park Mall . Willow Grove
368-506: Is a borough on the Schuylkill River in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania in suburban Philadelphia . Historically a large mill town and industrial and manufacturing center, after the decline of industry in recent years Conshohocken has developed into a center of riverfront commercial and residential development. In the regional slang , it is sometimes referred to by the colloquial nickname Conshy ( / ˈ k ɒ n ʃ i / KON -shee ). The sister community of West Conshohocken
414-683: Is considered an edge city of Philadelphia, with large amounts of retail and office space. It was a stop on the network for fugitive enslaved people , known as the Underground Railroad , in the mid 19th century. Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove was located northwest of the Willow Grove CDP in Horsham Township . NAS JRB Willow Grove transitioned into Horsham Air National Guard Station in September 2011. Willow Grove
460-648: Is divided between two school districts: Upper Moreland School District (for portions in Upper Moreland Township), and Abington School District (for portions in Abington Township). Upper Dublin School District is another area school district. The area Catholic school is Queen of Angels Regional Catholic School in Willow Grove and Upper Moreland Township . Queen of Angels was formed in 2012 by
506-438: Is located 37 miles (60 km) southeast of Allentown and 13 miles (21 km) north of Philadelphia . The place was on the route of an old Lenape trail to New York and developed into a typical colonial crossroads, with inns, stables, blacksmiths, and wheelwright shops. William Penn granted land to physician Nicholas More and the tract became known as the "Manor of Moreland" and later, Moreland Township. The place dates to
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#1732847873396552-735: Is located across the Schuylkill River in Conshohocken . West Conshohocken pupils are assigned to schools in the Upper Merion Area School District . Residents have access to the Conshohocken Free Library. The area is served by two hospitals, Einstein Medical Center Montgomery and Suburban Community Hospital. Conshohocken, Pennsylvania Conshohocken ( / ˌ k ɒ n ʃ ə ˈ h ɒ k ən / KON -shə- HOK -ən ; Lenape : Kanshihàkink )
598-430: Is located at 40°4′38″N 75°18′7″W / 40.07722°N 75.30194°W / 40.07722; -75.30194 (40.077135, -75.302009). According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km ), of which 1.0 square mile (2.6 km ) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km ) (2.97%) is water. Conshohocken fronts the Schuylkill River . A rather sharp bend in
644-556: Is located on the opposite side of the Schuylkill River . The name "Conshohocken" comes from the Unami language and may be translated as "pleasant valley". The name derives from either Kanshihakink , meaning "Elegant-ground-place", or, more likely, Xinkwënchuhakink , which means "Big-trough-ground-place" or "Large-bowl-ground-place", referring to the big bend in the Tulpehane (Turtle River, or modern Schuylkill River ). Conshohocken
690-502: Is served by area codes 215, 267, and 445 . Jefferson Health–Abington operates the Jefferson Health–Willow Grove (formerly Abington Health Center–Willow Grove) health center in Willow Grove. The health center, which was founded in 1983, consists of four buildings and offers outpatient hospital services including healthcare programs, medical and administrative offices, and conference and educational facilities. The CDP
736-709: Is served by the Willow Grove station on SEPTA Regional Rail 's Warminster Line , which runs between Warminster Township and Center City Philadelphia . The community is served by five SEPTA bus routes, with a transit hub at the Willow Grove Park Mall. The Route 22 bus runs between Olney Transportation Center in North Philadelphia and Warminster via Willow Grove and the Route 55 bus runs between Olney Transportation Center and Doylestown via Willow Grove. Both
782-739: Is still provided by West Conshohocken. A full-time police force serves the community, but fire protection is provided by a volunteer company, the George Clay Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company Number 1, Station 39. SEPTA bus lines provide access to the Norristown Transportation Center, and bus and rail lines connect the borough to other portions of Montgomery County and Philadelphia. As of 2012, there were 11.29 miles (18.17 km) of public roads in West Conshohocken, of which 4.76 miles (7.66 km) were maintained by
828-527: The Patrick Henry . They came to South Street Seaport , New York, and then to Willow Grove, by 1850, where the family was helped by Quaker George Spencer (1787-1876) and his wife Mary Thomas (1800-1889), who were likely among those assisting enslaved people on the Underground Railroad. The original Spencer farmhouse, west of the center of Willow Grove, was erected by George's grandfather Jacob Spencer and dates to 1744. Several Carolan children lived in
874-729: The Norristown Transportation Center in Norristown and the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia . Residents of Conshohocken are served by the Colonial School District . Private schools in the area include AIM Academy and The Miquon School . Conshohocken Catholic School, of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia , closed in 2012. Willow Grove, Pennsylvania Willow Grove
920-746: The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 6.53 miles (10.51 km) were maintained by the borough. West Conshohocken is the location of one of the major highway junctions of the Philadelphia metropolitan area, including the interchange of the Schuylkill Expressway (Interstate 76) and I-76's Blue Route . PA Route 23 also traverses the borough, providing local access. SEPTA provides Suburban Bus service to West Conshohocken along Route 95 , which runs between Gulph Mills and Willow Grove . The Conshohocken station serving SEPTA Regional Rail 's Manayunk/Norristown Line
966-530: The Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company as an escape from the hot summers in Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania & Reading Railroad erected a station in Willow Grove. Soon it became a popular music venue where band leaders like John Phillip Sousa drew as many as 50,000 people a day to the concerts. The park later featured amusement rides and, for a time, was referred to as the “Music Capital of
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#17328478733961012-615: The U.S. Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km), of which 1.0 square mile (2.6 km) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km) (4.49%) is water. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, West Conshohocken has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Average monthly temperatures range from 32.1°F in January to 76.6°F in July. The local hardiness zone
1058-602: The 149th State House District (represented by Rep. Tim Briggs ) and the 17th State Senate District (represented by Sen. Amanda Cappelletti ). Public water is provided by Aqua of PA. Sewer facilities were sold in June 2017 to the Borough of Conshohocken for around $ 9,500,500.00 (9.5 million) West Conshohocken sewers are now owned and managed by the Conshohocken Authority, and all payments go to Conshohocken. Residential trash pickup
1104-530: The Blue Route, West Conshohocken and its sister Conshohocken have experienced moderate office and retail development. West Conshohocken has mid and high-rise commercial development along its waterfront, which in recent years has also spread across the river to Conshohocken's waterfront. West Conshohocken is located at 40°4′10″N 75°18′57″W / 40.06944°N 75.31583°W / 40.06944; -75.31583 (40.069509, -75.315755). According to
1150-429: The CDP. The population density was 4,485.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,731.9/km ). There were 6,582 housing units at an average density of 1,818.7 per square mile (702.2/km ). The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.57% White , 6.58% African American , 0.09% Native American , 3.06% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.48% from other races , and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.57% of
1196-862: The Philadelphia Mini Office (Chinese: 費城營業所 Fèichéng Yíngyèsuǒ ) in Building 39G at 2300 Computer Avenue in the Willow Grove CDP and in Upper Moreland Township . Willow Grove is served by the Willow Grove Interchange (exit 343) along the east–west Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 276), which connects to Pennsylvania Route 611 . Major roads serving Willow Grove are Pennsylvania Route 611 ( Old York Road /Easton Road), Pennsylvania Route 263 (York Road), Pennsylvania Route 63 (Moreland Road), Fitzwatertown Road, Terwood Road, Davisville Road, Easton Road, and Old Welsh Road. Willow Grove
1242-556: The Route 22 and 55 buses have several trips from Olney Transportation Center that terminate at the Willow Grove Park Mall. The Route 95 bus runs between the Willow Grove Park Mall and Gulph Mills . The Route 310 and Route 311 buses connect the Willow Grove station and the Willow Grove Park Mall to business parks in Horsham . Norfolk Southern Railway 's Morrisville Line freight railroad line passes through Willow Grove, running parallel to
1288-493: The World." Willow Grove is located at 40°08′46″N 75°07′00″W / 40.146109°N 75.116641°W / 40.146109; -75.116641 (40.146109, -75.116641). According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.3 km ), of which 0.28% is water. It has a hot-summer humid continental climate ( Dfa ) bordering upon a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ) and its hardiness zone
1334-408: The average family size was 3.02. In the borough the population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 35.9% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males. The median income for a household in the borough
1380-401: The average family size was 3.05. In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males. The median income for a household in the CDP
1426-461: The borough suffered severe damage and disruption from flooding caused by heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Hurricane Ida . As of the 2010 census, the borough was 88.7% White, 6.5% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.8% Asian, and 1.7% were two or more races. 3.5% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry [1] . As of the census of 2000, there were 7,589 people, 3,329 households, and 1,834 families residing in
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1472-439: The borough. The population density was 7,720.4 inhabitants per square mile (2,980.9/km ). There were 3,518 housing units at an average density of 3,578.9 per square mile (1,381.8/km ). The racial makeup of the borough was 89.88% White , 7.77% African American , 0.08% Native American , 0.84% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.49% from other races , and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.34% of
1518-671: The borough: I-76 (locally known as the Schuylkill Expressway ) and I-476 (locally referred to as "the Blue Route"). Conshohocken is served by two SEPTA Regional Rail stations, both of which are along the Manayunk/Norristown Line . The Conshohocken station is located at Washington and Oak Streets (formerly at Washington and Harry Streets), and the other is at Spring Mill at the end of East North Lane, south of Hector Street. SEPTA provides Suburban Bus service to Conshohocken along Route 95 , which runs between Gulph Mills and Willow Grove , and Route 97 , which runs between
1564-643: The coldest month, and July is on average the hottest. The hardiness zone is 7a. As of 2018 there were 19.80 miles (31.87 km) of public roads in Conshohocken, of which 3.17 miles (5.10 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 16.63 miles (26.76 km) were maintained by the borough. No numbered highways pass directly through the borough. The main streets in town include Fayette Street, which passes northeast to southwest, and Elm Street, which traverses west to east. However, two interstate highways pass just outside of
1610-581: The farmhouse with the Spencers in the 1860s. Upon his death in 1876, George Spencer left Elizabeth Carolan and Elizabeth C. Moore, a "mulatto," $ 50 each, which is worth more than $ 15,000 in compensation today. Today, the Spencer farmhouse is the American Legion Post 308 and was featured on the television series, Ghost Hunters , as the site of paranormal activity. The Carolans' second son, born in 1852,
1656-403: The median household income in the borough had risen to $ 73,750. The median income for a family was $ 88,049, and the per capita income was $ 41,144. 5.3% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of children under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 and over. Conshohocken is in the outer rim of a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ). [2] January is on average
1702-409: The population. There were 3,329 households, out of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.5% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.9% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and
1748-409: The population. There were 6,389 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and
1794-491: The river at Conshohocken gives the Schuylkill Expressway , which hugs the far bank, a curve that is well known to regional radio listeners as the Conshohocken curve . Railroad tracks line both river banks, reflecting the valley's heavy industrial past as well as its continuing rail activity including Norfolk Southern and SEPTA . A rail trail portion of the Schuylkill River Trail also passes through. Conshohocken
1840-511: The south of the Pennsylvania Turnpike . Electricity and natural gas in Willow Grove is provided by PECO Energy Company , a subsidiary of Exelon . Water in Willow Grove is provided by Aqua Pennsylvania , a subsidiary of Aqua America . Trash and recycling collection in the Willow Grove area is provided by the respective townships. Cable, telephone, and internet service to the area is provided by Xfinity and Verizon . Willow Grove
1886-662: The year 1711 when the Old York Road was laid out from Philadelphia to New Hope where the Delaware River was crossed at Coreyell’s Ferry. In 1792, mapmaker Reading Howell was said to remark upon the abundance of "willow trees in the marshy land" and the name "Willow Grove" stuck. During the American Revolution , inn keeper Joseph Butler, proprietor of the Red Lion Inn at Willow Grove tended to wounded American soldiers. He
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1932-398: Was $ 43,599, and the median income for a family was $ 50,601. Males had a median income of $ 36,299 versus $ 30,541 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 22,128. About 4.2% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over. According to the 2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimate,
1978-411: Was $ 50,378, and the median income for a family was $ 62,163. Males had a median income of $ 40,393 versus $ 32,451 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 24,740. About 2.8% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over. Asplundh Tree Expert Company is based in Willow Grove. China Airlines operates
2024-740: Was first settled about 1820 as "Matson's Ford" before, in 1830, it was laid out as a town and received its present name. The Pennsylvania guide , compiled by the Writers' Program of the Works Progress Administration , briefly described Conshohocken in 1940: Founded early in the nineteenth century after construction of the Schuylkill Canal, it was incorporated as a borough in 1850. Settlement in this vicinity began as early as 1690. A flourishing industrial community with frame and brick houses along wide and often hilly streets, Conshohocken has
2070-632: Was later arrested by the British and held prisoner in Philadelphia. In 1778, British troops under Lt. Col. Abercromby marched through Willow Grove to the Battle of Crooked Billet in Hatboro . By 1850, the village was a major crossroads and stage coach stop with five stage lines a day. George Rex, a blacksmith from Germantown, had developed the Mineral Springs Inn in the early 19th century. The springs contained
2116-629: Was named "Spencer" to honor George and Mary for their generosity with the family when they first arrived in the region. Both of the Carolan sons became blacksmiths like their father: Michael in Franklinville and Thomas Spencer in West Oak Lane . The Spencers are interred at the Horsham Friends Cemetery in Horsham, Pennsylvania. In 1896, Willow Grove Park was established by the owners of
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