Exton, Census-designated place in West Whiteland Township, Pennsylvania, United States.
Exton is an unincorporated community situated where U.S. Route 30 meets Pennsylvania Route 100 in Chester County, serving as a commercial hub for the surrounding area. The place includes shops, offices, homes, and the Exton Transportation Center that brings together different transit lines and rail services.
The area was primarily rural until the mid-twentieth century when suburban growth accelerated after World War II. The construction of the Transportation Center and the Exton Shopping Center shaped the place into the commercial hub it is today.
The Chester County Library's presence here makes this a hub for learning and community events across the region. Local residents gather at various shops and dining spots throughout the area, creating the everyday rhythm of this suburban center.
The Exton Transportation Center provides easy connections between bus routes and rail services to nearby cities like Philadelphia and Lancaster. The area is best explored by car or public transit, as shops and services spread along the main roads intersecting here.
The Exton Shopping Center was among the early regional malls of its era and drew shoppers from a wide surrounding area. Its position at the crossroads of two major routes created a natural meeting point for people from different communities in the region.
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