Lower Merion Township

Lower Merion Township is an administrative division in Montgomery County near Philadelphia that includes residential neighborhoods, parks, schools, and commercial areas. The community features green spaces mixed with both older and newer buildings throughout its expanse.

The township was founded in 1713 by Welsh Quakers and ranks among Pennsylvania's oldest communities. The oldest structure, the Merion Friends Meeting House, dates to 1695 and remains a witness to those early days.

The area displays different architectural styles from various periods that become visible as you walk through the neighborhoods. Many of these older buildings continue to shape the character of the community.

The township sits conveniently between Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs with multiple ways to reach it. The best time to explore is during daylight hours, and most areas are accessible on foot.

The local school district made headlines in 2010 over a controversy involving monitoring technology in school-issued laptops. This incident drew national attention to privacy concerns in educational settings.

Location: Montgomery County

Inception: 1682

Shares border with: Conshohocken

GPS coordinates: 39.98333,-75.26639

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:31