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Concord Township, PA

Concord Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 17,231 at the 2010 census. It contains the unincorporated communities of Concordville and Glen Mills.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 13.7 square miles (35 km2), of which 13.7 square miles (35 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.22%) is water.

Concord Township is located in southwestern Delaware County and is bordered by Chadds Ford Township to the west, Thornbury Township to the north, Chester Heights to the east and Bethel Township to the southeast. A portion of the southern border of the township sits along the border arc between Pennsylvania and Delaware known as the 12-mile circle. Concord Township is in both the Brandywine Creek and Chester Creek watersheds.

One of the busiest intersections in the state, where U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 202 meet, is locally known as "Painters Crossing". While there are no boroughs or other major population centers in the township, the unincorporated area known as Concordville has historical houses and a Quaker meetinghouse dating from the early colonial period.

Concord Township was first mentioned in court records on June 27, 1683, when John Mendenhall was appointed constable of "Concord liberty".

The paper for the first currency printed by the Continental Congress was made at the Ivy Mills founded by Thomas Willcox and Thomas Brown. The Ivy Mills was the second oldest paper mill in the United States. The mill made printing paper for Benjamin Franklin and paper for currency for several Continental governments, the US government, and many South American countries. The oldest Roman Catholic parish in Pennsylvania began as a mission at the home of the Willcox family in 1730. The church was later moved approximately one mile east to the top of the hill into what later became the Borough of Chester Heights and is known as St. Thomas the Apostle Church.

Concord Township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. ChristianaCare's Concord Health Center offers comprehensive outpatient medical services to serve you at one location on North Route 202 in Chadds Ford, PA. Main Line Health Fitness & Wellness Center is a state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center, equipped with an unprecedented array of premier amenities to help you achieve your personal fitness goals. Anytime Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. Fitness enthusiasts can enjoy state-of-the-art facilities and various classes at The Edge Fitness. Concordville Chiropractic provides holistic care, including chiropractic treatments and massage therapy. CrossFit offers high-intensity workouts designed to improve strength and endurance. 

Top sites in Concord Township, PA include The Golf Course at Glen Mills, Newlin Grist Mill Park, and Longwood Gardens.

Population: 17,231 (2010). Area: 13.64 sq mi (35.34 km2). Elevation: 318 feet (97 m). ZIP Code: 19342. Area code(s): 610, 484. 

FAQs

What are the demographics of Concord Township, PA?

With 18,181 people, Concord township is the 120th most populated city in the state of Pennsylvania out of 2,568 cities. The largest Concord township racial/ethnic groups are White (76.0%) followed by Asian (10.9%) and Black (5.6%). In 2022, the median household income of Concord township households was $130,339. Concord township households made slightly more than Uwchlan households ($129,436) and Westtown households ($129,122). However, 0.0% of Concord township families live in poverty.

Is Concord Township, PA a good place to live?

Concord Township is in Delaware County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Concord Township offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Concord Township there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. The public schools in Concord Township are highly rated.

What is Concord Township, PA famous for?

Concord Township was also the site of the Willcox (family) Ivy Mills, one of the most significant paper mills in the country that produced the paper used for the first currency printed by the Continental Congress. The family mansion also served as the beginning of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish (est. 1729), the oldest parish in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. "Ward covers the old Concord Creek bridge (also called Ward Run) at Concord Road, near the intersections of Creamery Road, Station Road, and Spring Valley. The earliest Pennsylvania mushroom farms and canneries were established there, near the mill complex on Concord Road, and the product called "Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese" was first produced at the dairy on Creamery Road."

Sources

Township of Concord Township

Wikipedia

Finding Aids

Niche

Pennsylvania Demographics

The Golf Course at Glen Mills

Newlin Grist Mill Park

Longwood Gardens

ChristianaCare's Concord Health Center

Main Line Health Fitness & Wellness Center

Anytime Fitness

The Edge Fitness

Concordville Chiropractic

CrossFit

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