UPPER DUBLIN
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 Upper Dublin Township was established in 1701. Almost ninety percent of the township lies in the Wissahickon Valley Watershed, and many streams and creeks provided power for early mills. The early development of transportation routes such as Bethlehem, Butler, and Limekiln Pikes made the township accessible. By the early 1880s, Fort Washington was already beginning to stand out as a center for business activity. The years following World War II saw a steady stream of new development. Today, the Fort Washington Office Complex and the Prudential Office Campus are two of the largest complexes in the county. Upper Dublin will continue to see modest development activities in the years ahead. Major communities within the township include Dresher, Fort Washington, Jarretown, and Maple Glen. In addition, some residents and businesses in the township may have an Ambler mailing address.
PUBLIC SERVICES:The entire township is serviced by public water and sewer facilities. A full-time police force serves the township. Fire protection is provided by volunteer companies. Residential trash disposal is provided by the township.
RECREATION:A Parks and Recreation Director assists with a wide variety of programs for all four seasons. Over four-hundred acres of parkland are available. Little League programs are run by private organizations. For more information on what is available, please call 215-643-1600.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:SEPTA bus lines provide service to the lower portion of the township, as well as other portions of Eastern and Central Montgomery County and Philadelphia. Special bus routes run between transportation centers and the large office developments.
SHOPPING:Several neighborhood shopping centers serve the township. The nearest major shopping mall is the Willow Grove Park Mall.
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