Montgomery County, PA

UPPER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP 1286 BLACK ROCK RD. P.O. BOX 406 OAKS, PA 19456 610-933-9179 www.uprov-montco.org 2000 POPULATION: 15,398 2005 POPULATION EST.: 16,550 2000 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $75,789 2000 TOTAL HOUSING UNITS: 5,545 2002 MEDIAN RESIDENTIAL HOME PRICE: $215,000 GOVERNMENT: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AREA: 18.20 SQUARE MILES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: SPRING-FORD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT: 150TH  STATE SENATORIAL DISTRICT:19TH U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: 7TH DISTRICT JUSTICE: 38-1-19 497 W. Ridge Pike Limerick PA 19446-2007 610-495-8440/8441 38-1-20 133 Level Road Collegeville PA 19426-3313 610-409-2515/2516 AREA HOSPITALS: Pottstown Memorial Medical Ctr LIBRARY: Royersford Free Public Library CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Non-participating

Upper Providence Township was established in 1805 when Providence Township was divided into two separate municipalities. Upper Providence is the fifth largest municipality in terms of area with 18.20 square miles. Historically, the township has been highly agricultural with large family farms. However, over the last decade, many of the last remaining farms were sold to housing developers who are constructing large single family, executive style homes. In addition, the industrial area of Oaks is seeing the redevelopment of an old tire factory, as well as a new office complex and a world-class hotel. The Route 422 and Route 29 intersection has three significant facilities and is projected to see the development of the Providence Corporate Center over the next decade. Oaks and Mont Clare are two recognizable villages in the township. Moreover, many residents and small businesses will have a Collegeville or Royersford mailing address. PUBLIC SERVICES: Five areas of the township are serviced by public water and sewer facilities. These are Oaks, Mont Clare, Mingo Village, the Routes 29 and 422 interchange and the area adjacent to Collegeville Borough. A full-time police force serves the township. Fire protection is provided by volunteer companies. Residential trash disposal is arranged by private contractors. RECREATION: Facilities include a private swim club with tennis courts. There are tennis courts available at the public high school. Little League programs are run by the Upper Providence Recreation Association. For more information on what is available, please call 610-933-9179. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: The Mont Clare and Oaks portions of the township are serviced by a SEPTA bus route. This allows access to Phoenixville and Norristown. SHOPPING: Small businesses and some shops are located throughout the township. Residents have easy access to shopping facilities in Collegeville and Royersford Boroughs. The nearest major shopping mall is the Court and Plaza at King of Prussia.