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Exeter Township, PA

Exeter Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 25,500 as of the 2020 census,[making it the third-most populous municipality in Berks County after the city of Reading and Spring Township. Daniel Boone Homestead is within its borders. 

This formerly rural township is now made up of mostly sprawl-oriented developments along U.S. Route 422 (Perkiomen Avenue) and Route 562 (St. Lawrence Avenue/Boyertown Pike.) Its school district also contains the adjacent borough of St. Lawrence.

The name Exeter derives from the town of Exeter in Devon, England. Numerous other places have also been given the name Exeter.

The John Bishop House, Boonecroft, Exeter Friends Meeting House, Levan Farm, Mordecai Lincoln House, Mill Tract Farm, and Snyder Mill are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Exeter Township is believed to have been first settled in 1701. Swedes, relocating from the Philadelphia and Delaware River areas, settled in what is now Amity Township. In 1712, Isaac DeTurk moved from Esopus, New York to Oley and began a settlement there. It was a mix of French Huguenots, Germans, Quakers, and Swiss. In 1740, they petitioned Philadelphia County for Oley to become its own Township. Exeter Township was founded on December 7, 1741. Previously considered part of Oley Township, the area's residents petitioned Philadelphia County to become a separate Township six months after the establishment of Oley. The petitioners were: James Boone, Benjamin Boone, John Boone, Squire Boone, John Hughes, William Hughes, Francis Yarnell, Peter Yarnell, Michael Warren, Peter Huyett, Peter Higo, David Gerrad, Ezekiel Mathias, Roger Rogers, Joseph Brown, Jacob Vetter, and Ellis Hughes. These petitioners represent our Quaker background and mostly resided in the area around the Quaker Meetinghouse and the Monocacy and Limekiln creeks. The actual name of the Township, "Exeter", is generally credited to the George Boone family. That family was from a town called Bradninch, England, just outside the town of Exeter. Many similarities still exist between the two cities, among them being the geography, soil type, and proximity to a town called St. Lawrence.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 24.6 square miles (64 km²), of which 24.4 square miles (63 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km²) (0.77%) is water. It is drained by the Schuylkill River, which forms its natural southern boundary. While areas closer to the river are low-lying, the northwestern area of the township is in the South Mountains and exceeds 250 meters (820 feet) at its highest elevation.

Exeter Township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. For those seeking relaxation and tranquility, Antietam Lake Park and French Creek State Park offer serene natural surroundings, hiking trails, and opportunities for birdwatching and picnicking. Tower Health Medical Group Family Medicine provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training options. For a more tranquil experience, Tula Yoga Center provides various yoga sessions tailored to all levels. For sports enthusiasts, Spooky Nook Sports provides extensive facilities for various physical activities. Nature lovers can enjoy the serene environment at The Lodge at Woodloch Spa, which combines luxury with natural beauty.

Top sites in Exeter Township, PA: Daniel Boone Homestead, Reading Public Museum, Longwood Gardens.

Population: 25,483 (2020). Elevation: 374 feet (114 meters). Area: 24.1 square miles (62.4 km²). ZIP Code: 19606. Area code(s): 610, 484.

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What is Exeter, PA known for?

Exeter is in the heart of Berks County, which calls itself Pennsylvania’s Americana Region. The county has a wealth of historic sites, and those in Exeter Township are among the best.  They include the John Bishop House, a beautiful example of Georgian architecture, and the Mordecai Lincoln House, home of Abraham Lincoln’s great-great-grandfather.  Most notable is the Daniel Boone Homestead, the birthplace of the famous American frontiersman.

What are the demographics of Exeter, PA?

With 25,585 people, Exeter Township is the 68th most populated city in the state of Pennsylvania out of 2,570 cities. The largest Exeter township racial/ethnic groups are White (80.3%) followed by Hispanic (11.6%) and Two or More (3.3%). In 2022, the median household income of Exeter township households was $91,674. Exeter township households made slightly more than Phoenixville households ($91,593) and Greenfield township households ($91,458). However, 4.6% of Exeter township families live in poverty.

Is Exeter, PA a good place to live?

Exeter Township is in Berks County. Living in Exeter Township offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Exeter Township there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Exeter Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Exeter Township are highly rated.

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Pennsylvania Demographics

Daniel Boone Homestead

Reading Public Museum

Longwood Gardens

Antietam Lake Park

French Creek State Park

Tower Health Medical Group Family Medicine

Tula Yoga Center

Spooky Nook Sports

The Lodge at Woodloch Spa

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