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Skippack, originally named "Van Bebber's Township", is a census-designated place (CDP) in Skippack Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,758 at the 2010 census.

In 1683, the Original 13, thirteen families from the lower Rhine River arrived at Philadelphia aboard the Concord, on October 6 of that year. These families were primarily linen weavers but also knew how to farm. These first German immigrants left their homeland of Germany because of persecution they experienced as religious Anabaptist Mennonite and Quakers from the Catholic, Lutheran, and Reformed Churches. Upon arriving in Philadelphia, the families were greeted by the representative of the Frankfort Land Company, a highly educated German lawyer, Franz Daniel Pastorius, who was charged with the authority to make land transactions with the thirteen families. After inspecting different areas of the vicinity of Philadelphia, the families settled on the land that was to become the villages of Germantown, Summerhousen, Crefeld, and Germantownship.

Skippack is located at 40°13′37″N 75°23′56″W (40.227014, -75.398889). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2), of which 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2) is land and 0.39% is water.

Skippack is a historic shopping village which lies within the boundaries of Skippack Township. Once termed Skippackville, the village served residents of Skippack with a post office, firehouse, printing house, shirt factory, furniture maker, blacksmith, liquor store, a hat store, and several inns including the Valley House now called "Justin's Carriage House". The village has recently seen an influx of unique restaurants and boutiques.

Creamery Village is located within Skippack Township and is partially within the CDP of Skippack. Creamery has its own post office for residents in the adjoining area. The original general store is still standing but today functions as one of the many "antique" dealers in Montgomery County. (The store was torn down in the spring of 2015 due to a fire in the winter of 2013)

Skippack places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. For a more structured wellness experience, Simply Be Well LLC offers a range of health services tailored to individual needs. Jefferson Lansdale Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. Check out MOYO Yoga for yoga sessions designed to improve flexibility and reduce stress. The Spring Valley YMCA offers comprehensive health and wellness services, including swimming, gym facilities, and wellness coaching. CrossFit is perfect for those looking for high-intensity training and community support. Skippack Family Chiropractic offers holistic treatments to enhance physical health and alleviate pain.

Top sites in Skippack, PA include Evansburg State Park, Playcrafters Inc, and Fischer's Park.

Population: 3,854 (2022). Area: 2.6 sq mi (7 km2). Elevation: 331 feet (101 m). ZIP Code: 19474. Area code(s): 610, 484. 

FAQs

Is Skippack, PA good place to live?

Skippack is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Skippack offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Skippack, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Skippack and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Skippack are highly rated.

What county is Skippack, PA?

Skippack (Pennsylvania German: Schippach), originally named "Van Bebber's Township", is a census-designated place (CDP) in Skippack Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,758 at the 2010 census. Skippack is located at 40°13′37″N 75°23′56″W (40.227014, -75.398889). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2), of which 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2) is land and 0.39% is water.

What are the demographics of Skippack, PA?

Skippack, PA is home to a population of 3.85k people, of which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 10.4% of Skippack, PA residents were born outside of the country (399 people). In 2022, there were 6.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.06k people) in Skippack, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 507 Asian (non-Hispanic) and 137 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Township of Skippack

Wikipedia

Niche

Data USA

Evansburg State Park

Playcrafters Inc

Fischer's Park

Simply Be Well LLC

Jefferson Lansdale Hospital

Planet Fitness

MOYO Yoga

Spring Valley YMCA

CrossFit

Skippack Family Chiropractic

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