UPPER MERION
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 Upper Merion Township was established in 1713 and incorporated in 1789. For many decades, the township was mostly rural consisting of farms and large estates. The Port Kennedy section, one of the township’s earliest industrial villages, developed an extensive lime manufacturing business that thrived until the late 1870s. However, it was the coming of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Schuylkill Expressway which aided in the development of the King of Prussia area. With the coming together of major transportation routes, and the availability of land, this area of the county was destined to be a major center for economic activity. Today, Upper Merion Township is one of the Philadelphia region’s premier office and retail communities and employs more people than any other municipality in Montgomery County. Other sections of the township include Gulph Mills, Swedeland, and Hughes Park.
PUBLIC SERVICES:The entire township is serviced by public water and sewer facilities. A full-time police force serves the community. Fire protection is provided by volunteer companies. Residential trash disposal is arranged by private contractors.
RECREATION:A full-time director is employed by the township. Facilities include small parks and playgrounds. The Upper Merion Community Center is home to a variety of township-sponsored and community-oriented programs. In addition, a large portion of Valley Forge National Park is located in the township. Little League programs are run by private organizations. For more information on what is available, please call 610-265-2600.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:Several SEPTA bus lines and a rail line provide excellent public transportation to areas of the township, as well as Eastern Montgomery County, Philadelphia, and portions of Chester County.
SHOPPING:Community and specialty shopping is available in the township. Also, the township is home to the Court and Plaza at King of Prussia, where a major expansion has added three new anchor stores and over 100 new specialty stores.
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