Montgomery County, PA

PERKIOMEN TOWNSHIP 1 TRAPPE ROAD COLLEGEVILLE, PA 19426 610-489-4034 www.perkiomentownship.org 2000 POPULATION: 7,093 2005 POPULATION EST.: 7,830 2000 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $74,878 2000 TOTAL HOUSING UNITS: 2,556 2002 MEDIAN RESIDENTIAL HOME PRICE: $237,567 GOVERNMENT: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AREA: 4.72 SQUARE MILES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: PERKIOMEN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT: 147TH STATE SENATORIAL DISTRICT: 44TH U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: 6TH DISTRICT JUSTICE: 38-1-24 2047 Bridge Rd., Rte113 Schwenksville PA 19473-2030 610-584-4732/4746 AREA HOSPITALS: Pottstown Memorial Medical Ctr Mercy Suburban Hospital Montgomery Hospital Grand View Hospital LIBRARY: Perkiomen Valley Library CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Perkiomen Valley

In 1725, "Skippack and Perkioming" Township was officially established. The large township contained 11,440 acres of rich and bountiful land. The Perkiomen Creek flowed through this area and supplied water power for mills and farms. In 1886, this large township was split along the natural boundary of the Perkiomen Creek. On the west bank of the creek was 3,600 acres which was established as Perkiomen Township. Today, the township is experiencing development as available land is subdivided. Communities within the township include Rahns and Gratersford. Most residents of this township will have a mailing address of Collegeville or Schwenksville. PUBLIC SERVICES: The central portion of the township has access to public sewer facilities. Future development will see almost two-thirds of the township having access to public sewer facilities. The central portion of the township and the village of Rahns have public water service. Police protection is provided by the Pennsylvania State Police. Fire protection is provided by volunteer companies. Residential trash disposal is arranged by private contractors. RECREATION: Facilities include a local park that has a small playground and a pavilion. Little League programs are run by the Skip-Perk Jay-Cees. For more information on what is available, please call 610-489-4034. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: A SEPTA bus route connects the Gratersford and Rahns sections of the township with Collegeville. From Collegeville, many points in Montgomery County are easily accessible, including the Norristown Transportation Center. SHOPPING: A large food market and pharmacy are located in the heart of the township. Most residents use the Collegeville area for basic consumer shopping. The nearest major shopping mall is the Court and Plaza at King of Prussia.