Abington Township, Suburban township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
The township maintains multiple public parks, including Alverthorpe Park, where residents participate in recreational activities and community gatherings throughout the year.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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Lynnewood Hall
4.4 kmAbington Senior High School
3.1 km
Grey Towers Castle
5.6 km
Beth Sholom Congregation
3 km
Elkins Estate
4.6 km
Bryn Athyn Cathedral
4.9 km
Willow Grove Park
4.7 km
Temple Stadium
6.3 km
Glencairn Museum
5.1 km
Keswick Theater
4.1 km
Cairnwood
5.4 km
Richard Wall House
3.5 km
Henry West Breyer Sr. House
3.2 km
Fox Chase Farm
2.3 km
Strawbridge and Clothier Store
2.2 km
Abington Art Center
1.7 km
Lorimer Park
2.3 km
Glenside Memorial Hall
4.5 km
Bryn Athyn Historic District
4.9 km
St Luke's Church, Summerhill North
4.5 km
Milmoral
4.4 km
Fetter's Mill
4.1 km
Fetter's Mill Village Historic District
4.3 km
Lady Washington Inn
4.1 km
Knowlton Mansion
3.7 km
Rockledge Model Railroad Museum presented by Gatsme Model RR Club
2.1 km
Wyncote Historic District
3.8 km
Jenkins' Town Lyceum Building
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