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Skippack Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania



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SKIPPACK
TOWNSHIP

1246 BRIDGE ROAD
P.O. BOX 164
SKIPPACK, PA 19474
610-584-5453




1990 POPULATION: 8,790

1996 POPULATION EST.: 8,217

1990 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD
INCOME: $50,766

1997 TOTAL HOUSING
UNITS: 2,149

1997 AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL
HOME PRICE: $154,644

GOVERNMENT:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

AREA: 14.03 SQUARE MILES

PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT:
PERKIOMEN VALLEY
SCHOOL DISTRICT

STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICT: 150TH

STATE SENATORIAL
DISTRICT: 24TH

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT: 13TH

Skippack Township was created when the “Township of Skippack and Perkioming” was divided along the Perkiomen Creek. The land on the east bank was established as Skippack Township. In the early days, the area was primarily agricultural and many of the farms were owned by Mennonite families. Today, agriculture still exists, but on a much smaller scale. There are some businesses that provide jobs for local residents. However, the township is gradually becoming a bedroom community as more large, executive style homes are being constructed as the years move on. The township contains two small villages called Creamery and Skippack Village. The latter acts as the unofficial center of activities for the township. In addition, Skippack Village contains small craft and antique shops, as well as crafts and activities from days past.

PUBLIC SERVICES:

Almost the entire corridor between the PA State Correctional Facility & Evansburg State Park has access to public water and sewer facilities. Police protection is provided by the Pennsylvania State Police. Fire protection is provided by volunteer companies. Residential trash disposal is arranged by private contractors. The township has licensed four private haulers.

RECREATION:

Facilities include a private picnic grove. A large portion of Evansburg State Park is located in the township. Individuals interested in organized athletic leagues, including Little League programs, should contact surrounding communities. For more information on what is available, please call 610-584-5453.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

No SEPTA rail lines serve any portion of the township. However, a SEPTA bus route provides service to the Gratersford State Correctional Institute located in the center of the township.

SHOPPING:

No significant community or neighborhood shopping centers are located in the township. However, Skippack Village is a collection of specialty and unique shops in a nineteenth-century setting. The nearest major shopping areas are the Court and Plaza at King of Prussia and the Montgomery Mall.

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