Montgomery County, PA

LOWER MORELAND TOWNSHIP 640 RED LION ROAD HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA 19006 215-947-3100 2000 POPULATION: 11,281 2005 POPULATION EST.: 11,240 2000 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $82,597 2000 TOTAL HOUSING UNITS: 4,209 2002 MEDIAN RESIDENTIAL HOME PRICE: $285,000 GOVERNMENT: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AREA: 6.77 SQUARE MILES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: LOWER MORELAND TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT: 152ND STATE SENATORIAL DISTRICT: 12TH U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT:13TH DISTRICT JUSTICE: 38-2-08 2351 Huntingdon Pike Huntingdon Valley PA 19006-6128 215-947-5807/8828 AREA HOSPITALS: Abington Memorial Hospital  Holy Redeemer Hospital & Medical Center LIBRARY: Huntingdon Valley Library CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Greater Willow Grove

William Penn named Moreland Township after Nicolas More, a physician from London, England. Moreland Township was established in 1682, and was divided in two in 1917. At the time, Lower Moreland was primarily a small rural community. Like many Montgomery County communities, the post-World War II era saw the creation of large residential developments. Today, while little land is available for development, the township contains quality housing and shopping opportunities for area residents. It should be noted that the township contains communities such as Bethayres, Huntingdon Valley, and Philmont. In this northeastern section of Montgomery County, Lower Moreland shares a boundary with both Bucks and Philadelphia County. PUBLIC SERVICES: The entire township is serviced by public water and sewer facilities. A full-time police force serves the township. Fire protection is provided by volunteer companies. The township contracts with private haulers to dispose of residential trash. RECREATION: Facilities include three public playgrounds, athletic fields, and tennis courts. Little League programs are run by the Huntingdon Valley Athletic Association. For more information on what is available, please call 215-947-3100. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: SEPTA bus and rail lines connect the township with all major points in Eastern Montgomery County, portions of Bucks County, and Philadelphia. SHOPPING: Neighborhood and specialty shopping facilities are located within the township. The nearest major shopping mall is the Willow Grove Park Mall.