Bensalem Township, Optional plan municipality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Bensalem Township covers 21 square miles of land and water between Neshaminy Creek and Poquessing Creek, forming the southernmost part of Bucks County.
The township was established in 1692, appearing on the Holme Map of 1682, and received its name from Joseph Growden's estate combining Penn and Salem references.
The township maintains multiple community centers and recreational facilities where residents participate in year-round programs, events, and social gatherings.
The area connects to Philadelphia through Interstate 95 and SEPTA Regional Rail services, providing transportation options for its 62,707 residents.
Parx Casino, established in 1974, operates as a major horse racing facility and gaming center within the township boundaries.
Location: Bucks County
Shares border with: Middletown Township, Hulmeville, Bristol Township, Edgewater Park Township, Beverly, Delanco Township, Philadelphia, Lower Southampton Township
Website: http://bensalemtwp.org
GPS coordinates: 40.11278,-74.94333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44
Burlington–Bristol Bridge
7.2 km
Andalusia
5.8 km
Neshaminy State Park
3.9 km
Growden Mansion
2.9 km
Poquessing Creek
6.3 km
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
8 km
Benjamin Rush State Park
2.9 km
Dorrance Mansion
7.8 km
St. Elizabeth's Convent
4.6 km
Bristol College
5.1 km
Burlington Historic District
7.8 km
Grundy Mill Complex
7.8 km
Revell House
7.8 km
Joseph Richardson House
7.3 km
Church of St. James the Greater
7.8 km
Belmont
3.2 km
Langhorne Historic District
7.3 km
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
5.9 km
Bristol Historic District
7.9 km
Riverside–Delanco Bridge
7.7 km
Bristol Industrial Historic District
7.7 km
Tomlinson-Huddleston House
7.3 km
Harewood and Beechwood
7.8 km
Mechanicsville School
2.1 km
Coopertown Meetinghouse
7.9 km
Hulmeville Historic District
4.4 km
Jefferson Land Association Historic District
7.6 km
Langhorne Library
7.2 kmReviews
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