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Lower Salford, PA

Lower Salford is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It is located one mile west of the Lansdale exit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (exit 31). It is centered on the intersection of Route 63 (Main St), and Route 113 (Harleysville Pike).

The township has a total area of 14.5 square miles (37.5 km2), of which 14.4 square miles (37.3 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) (0.41%) is water. The East Branch Perkiomen Creek and Skippack Creek are tributaries of the Perkiomen Creek draining the township.

Lower Salford was originally part of the larger Salford Township, until, in March 1741 Jacob Reiff petitioned the Court of Quarter Sessions of Philadelphia County to split the Township into what are now called Lower Salford, Upper Salford, Marlborough, and Franconia Townships. Lower Salford contains the villages of Harleysville, Lederach, Mainland, and Vernfield.

Heckler Plains is a 36-acre farmstead, now a park. It was once home to Major General Winfield Scott Hancock, a General at the Battle of Gettysburg. There still stands a barn from 1761, an 18th-century kitchen garden, and an outdoor bake oven from 1780. Hecklerfest is held annually and has soap-making, butter churning, candle dipping, and other Colonial Era demonstrations.

The township flag and logo were designed by John H. Drenning, president of the Heckler Plains Folklife Society, in 1991. The center of the logo depicts a Pennsylvania Dutch couple in front of a wheat field. Above the depiction is the word “gemeinschaft,” which is German for “a sense of community." The background of the flag has three wavy stripes; brown for the fertile soil, green for the abundant grass and other plants, and gold for the bountiful crops and warm sunshine. On the sides of the flag are two cedar trees representing the much-praised wood. The top of the flag has LOWER SALFORD on a field of blue sky with four stars to represent the four villages that make up the township.

Health and wellness are paramount in Lower Salford, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. TriValley Primary Care stands as a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Lower Salford Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Genesis Fitness Center, Urban Fit, and Sammi Brown Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Lower Salford, such as Norristown Farm Park and Lorimer Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Lower Salford, PA include Elmwood Park Zoo, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Briar Bush Nature Center.

Population: 15,470 (2018). Area: 14.49 sq mi (37.54 km2). Elevation: 269 feet (82 meters). ZIP Code: 19438. Area code: 215. 

FAQs

Is Lower Salford, PA a good place to live?

Lower Salford Township is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Lower Salford Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lower Salford Township there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lower Salford Township and residents tend to lean conservative. 

What is the poverty rate of Lower Salford, PA?

In 2022, the median household income of Lower Salford households was $157,614. Lower Salford households made slightly more than Sewickley Hills households ($156,667) and Bell Acres households ($156,382). However, 4.0% of Lower Salford families live in poverty.

What is the history of Lower Salford, PA?

One of the most dramatic events to affect the residents of Lower Salford Township occurred in the 1850s when the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania revised the public school system and required all teaching to be done in English. Until this time, residents and churches built their one-room schoolhouses and hired Pennsylvania Dutch-speaking teachers. The transition to an English-speaking culture was slow and many residents of our community continued to speak Pennsylvania Dutch as their primary language well into the 20th century.

Sources

Wikipedia

Township of Lower Salford

TriValley Primary Care 

Lower Salford Parks and Recreation Department 

Genesis Fitness Center

Urban Fit 

Sammi Brown Fitness

Norristown Farm Park 

Lorimer Park

Elmwood Park Zoo

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Briar Bush Nature Center

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Pennsylvania Demographics

History

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