Abington Township

Abington Township is an administrative unit in Montgomery County in southeastern Pennsylvania, covering a mix of residential streets, shopping areas, and open spaces. The township sits just northeast of Philadelphia and is made up of several named communities with their own post offices, including Roslyn and Glenside.

The area was acquired from the Lenape people through agreements negotiated by William Penn in the 1680s and developed into a farming settlement in the early 18th century. The township grew rapidly after World War II as commuters from Philadelphia moved into the surrounding suburbs.

The township maintains multiple public parks, including Alverthorpe Park, where residents participate in recreational activities and community gatherings throughout the year.

Visitors can reach the township via several major roads running north from Philadelphia and explore tree-lined neighborhoods and local shops. Public green spaces are scattered throughout the area and are generally open during daylight hours.

A 1963 legal case that began at the local school led to a nationwide change in the rules about religious readings in public classrooms. The Supreme Court ruling ended the practice of daily Bible readings that had been common in many American schools until then.

Location: Montgomery County

Elevation above the sea: 86 m

Shares border with: Philadelphia, Lower Moreland Township, Upper Moreland Township, Upper Dublin Township, Springfield Township, Cheltenham Township, Jenkintown, Rockledge

Website: http://abington.org

GPS coordinates: 40.10000,-75.09972

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:23