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Willistown Township is a township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 10,497 at the 2010 census. At the 1860 census, the population of Willistown was 1,521, and in 1980 it was 8,269.

Originally occupied by Lenape Native Americans, Willistown Township was part of the 50,000 acres (200 km²) Welsh Tract surveyed for William Penn in 1684. The Holmes Map of 1681 is the first reference to Willistown, calling it "Willeston". In 1704, Willistown was organized as a township. A Native American reservation was located here and is memorialized by a monument.

The first roads in Willistown Township were Native American trails. In 1710, three cowpaths were established here: Goshen, Sugartown, and Boot. Those roads are still in existence, under the same names.

The West Chester Railroad, later to be a part of the Pennsylvania Railroad, had its eastern terminus at Malvern, in this township. The terminus was moved to Frazer in 1870.

Bartram's Covered Bridge, Garrett Farmstead, Okehocking Historic District, Sugartown Historic District, and White Horse Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.2 square miles (47 km²), all land. Willistown Township borders Easttown Township, Newtown Township, Edgmont Township, Westtown Township, East Goshen Township, East Whiteland Township, Tredyffrin Township, and the borough of Malvern. Most of Willistown Township's addresses are in ZIP codes 19355 and 19073, with small areas in ZIP codes 19382, 19380, 19301, and 19312.

Willistown Township is a part of the suburban area west of Philadelphia known as the Main Line.

As of 2021, there were 84.26 miles (135.60 km) of public roads in Willistown Township, of which 27.46 miles (44.19 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 56.80 miles (91.41 km) were maintained by the township.

U.S. Route 30 is the most prominent highway serving Willistown Township. It follows an east-west alignment along Lancaster Avenue across the northern corner of the township. Pennsylvania Route 3 follows West Chester Pike along an east-west alignment across the southern portion of the township. Finally, Pennsylvania Route 926 starts at PA 3 and heads southwest along Street Road in the southern corner of the township.

The township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Paoli Hospital provides comprehensive medical care, including primary care, specialty services, and emergency care. Power Train Sports and Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. The West Chester Area YMCA offers comprehensive health and wellness services, including swimming, gym facilities, and wellness coaching. Bryn Mawr Chiropractic offers holistic treatments to enhance physical health and alleviate pain. CrossFit Phoenixville is perfect for those looking for high-intensity training and community support. Balance Dance Center offers dance classes that promote physical fitness. For those interested in martial arts, Onyx Combat Sports offers classes for all ages.

Top sites in Willistown, PA: Kirkwood Preserve, Greentree Park, and Fox Hollow Trail.

Area: 47.32 km². Population: 10,991 (2018). Area code(s): 610 and 484. ZIP Code: 19073. Elevation: 351 ft (107 m).

FAQs

What is the history of Willistown, PA?

Originally occupied by Lenape Native Americans, Willistown Township was part of the 50,000 acres (200 km²) Welsh Tract surveyed for William Penn in 1684. The Holmes Map of 1681 is the first reference to Willistown, calling it "Willeston". In 1704, Willistown was organized as a township. A Native American reservation was located here and is memorialized by a monument.

What are the demographics of Willistown, PA?

With 11,352 people, Willistown is the 228th most populated city in the state of Pennsylvania out of 2,570 cities. The largest Willistown racial/ethnic groups are White (87.1%) followed by Asian (8.1%) and Two or More (1.9%). In 2022, the median household income of Willistown households was $167,067. Willistown households made slightly more than Bradford Woods households ($165,568) and Newlin households ($163,846). However, 0.8% of Willistown families live in poverty.

Is Willistown, PA a good place to live?

Willistown Township is in Chester County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Willistown Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. The public schools in Willistown Township are highly rated.

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Wikipedia

Willistown Township

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Pennsylvania Demographics

Kirkwood Preserve

Greentree Park

Fox Hollow Trail

Paoli Hospital

Power Train Sports and Fitness

West Chester Area YMCA

Bryn Mawr Chiropractic

CrossFit Phoenixville

Balance Dance Center

Onyx Combat Sports

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