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Tredyffrin, PA

Tredyffrin Township is a township located in eastern Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 29,332 at the 2010 census.

Settled in the late 17th century, Tredyffrin is bounded by Delaware and Montgomery counties. It includes on its northern boundary a small part of Valley Forge National Historical Park, where George Washington encamped during the American War of Independence. Tredyffrin and the entire Great Valley region also have many limestone deposits. Tredyffrin is the most populous township in Chester County.

Unincorporated communities within Tredyffrin Township include Chesterbrook, Strafford, a portion of Paoli, and a portion of Wayne, Howellville at the intersection of Swedesford and Howellville Roads, and East Howellville, along Howellville Road, west of the intersection of Howellville Road and the border between Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships. Tredyffrin is bordered by Easttown, East Whiteland, Willistown, Charlestown, Upper Merion, Radnor, and Schuylkill townships.

On March 13, 1684, William Penn decided to set aside a portion of what was then the Province of Pennsylvania for settlements for Welsh immigrants. This area, known as the "Welsh Tract", was surveyed in 1684 and included several modern-day townships, including Tredyffrin. Although the Welsh Tract was originally meant to be a self-ruling municipality, it was divided between Chester County and Philadelphia when that county was created in 1685, and the Welsh subsequently submitted to the authority of Chester County. In 1707, Tredyffrin was incorporated as a township. This name comes from the Welsh tre(f), which means "town", joined to dyffryn, which means "wide, cultivated valley". Tredyffrin was quick to develop into a thriving township. In 1710, the first mill in Tredyffrin was started by Thomas Jerman on what is now North Valley Road. Swedesford Road, one of the first roads in the township, was created by 1718.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 19.9 square miles (52 km²), of which 19.8 square miles (51 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²), or 0.15%, is water.

Tredyffrin's climate borders upon hot-summer humid continental (Dfa) and humid subtropical (Cfa). The hardiness zone is 7a as in almost all of Chester County.

Tredyffrin Township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Bryn Mawr Hospital and Paoli Hospital offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Mojo Fitness and Berwyn Squash and Fitness offer comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. The Malvern Retreat House offers spiritual and wellness retreats. Participate in community fitness events and yoga classes organized by Upper Main Line YMCA. Explore Valley Forge National Historical Park for hiking and biking.

Top sites in Tredyffrin, PA: Wilson Farm Park, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Strafford Park.

Population: 29,423 (2016). Area: 19.85 sq mi (51.41 km²). Elevation: 440 feet (134 meters). ZIP Code: 19087. Area code: 610, 484.

FAQs

How did Tredyffrin, PA get its name?

The earliest settlers were Welsh, and to them, the Township owes its name. Ten or Tre is the Welsh word for town or township, and Dyffrin means a wide cultivated valley; from these words comes the compound tre (tree) dyffryn (valley), or Tredyffrin, meaning a township in a wide cultivated valley. The Township had its beginning in 1682 when a group of Welsh Quakers went to William Penn in England and purchased, for ten cents an acre, forty thousand acres of land in southeastern Pennsylvania.

What is the history of Tredyffrin, PA?

On 13 March 1684, William Penn decided to set aside a portion of Pennsylvania for the Welsh to settle in. This area, known as the "Welsh Tract", was surveyed in 1684 and included several modern-day townships, including Tredyffrin. Although the Welsh Tract was originally meant to be a self-ruling municipality, it was divided between Chester County and Philadelphia when that county was created in 1685, and the Welsh subsequently submitted to the authority of Chester County. In 1707, Tredyffrin was incorporated as a township. This name comes from the Welsh tre(f), which means "town", joined to dyffryn, which means "wide, cultivated valley". 

Is Tredyffrin, PA a good place to live?

Tredyffrin Township is in Chester County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Tredyffrin Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Tredyffrin Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Tredyffrin Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Tredyffrin Township are highly rated.

Sources

Wikipedia

Township of Tredyffrin

Niche

Wilson Farm Park

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

Strafford Park

Bryn Mawr Hospital

Paoli Hospital

Mojo Fitness

Berwyn Squash and Fitness

Upper Main Line YMCA

Valley Forge National Historical Park

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