Plymouth Meeting

The township takes its name from the settlers’ hometown of Plymouth in Devon.

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MLS® PAMC2124956

$1,150,000

2606 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
4 Beds 3 Baths
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MLS® PAMC2127454

$899,000

2434 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
4 Beds 5 Baths 3,728 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAMC2124682

$874,999

45 Hunter Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
4 Beds 3 Baths 3,335 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAMC2129168

$775,000

7 Cardinal Dr, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,079 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAMC2102468

$750,000

3134 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,964 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® PAMC2125806

$610,000

25 E Germantown, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19428
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,900 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Plymouth Meeting

 

History

The township was originally settled by members of the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers, who worshipped in the Plymouth Friends Meetinghouse. They sailed from Devonshire, England, on the ship Desire, arriving in Philadelphia on June 23, 1686. The township takes its name from the settlers’ hometown of Plymouth in Devon.
 
What is now Germantown Pike was ordered laid out by the Provincial Government in 1687 as a “cart road” from Philadelphia to Plymouth Meeting. The actual road was not finished until 1804 when it was built for $11,287. A road from Plymouth Meeting to Gwynedd appears to have been built in 1751. What is now Chemical Road, following Plymouth Creek, was opened in 1759 to provide access to a new gristmill.
 
In the early 19th century the Hickorytown Hotel, on Germantown Pike opposite Hickory Road, was a prominent roadhouse. Robert Kennedy, an officer in the Revolution, operated the inn in 1801. In 1806 it was kept by Frederick Dull and in 1825, Jacob Hart. At the beginning of the 19th century, it was a training place for the 36th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Militia and the Second Battalion of Montgomery County. The Friendship Company for the Protection against Horse Stealing was organized there in 1807. Township elections were held there as well, and a post office was established there in May 1857. The Plymouth Meeting Post Office appears to have been established sometime before 1827.
 
Among early industries in Plymouth Township was the Hickorytown Forge operated by the Wood family, and a forerunner of the present Alan Wood Steel Company. The name Plymouth Furnace appears in the records about 1847 and was engaged in the manufacture of nails.
 
The Plymouth Railroad was built in 1836 to serve some 20 lime kilns operating along the route between Conshohocken and Cold Point. In 1870, the line was acquired by the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad and was rebuilt and extended to Oreland at a junction with the North Penn Railroad.
 
Before the building of the Plymouth Railroad, the Philadelphia, Germantown, and Norristown Railroad was built along the Schuylkill River through Plymouth and commenced operation in 1835. The Schuylkill Valley Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, the tracks of which parallel those of the Reading Railroad, was opened in 1884, and the Trenton Cut-off branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad was built in 1891.
 
Plymouth became a township of the first class in January 1922. Mr. Isaac J. Sheppard became township secretary at that time and served as secretary until his voluntary retirement in 1952. Under the new form of government, the board changed from one of three “road supervisors” to one of five “Township Commissioners”. Many gradual changes commenced at that time. Streetlights were installed in the built-up sections, fire hydrants were installed at critical locations. By 1924, two fire companies were in operation, the Plymouth Fire Company and the Harmonville Fire Company.
 
In 1925, the Board of Health was organized. Plumbing inspection began in 1934. In 1939, Plymouth adopted a “modern” zoning ordinance. A building code ordinance was also adopted. In 1947, the first subdivision ordinance was adopted. In 1952, the Township Planning Commission was created, and a Recreation Committee was established to study the recreation needs of the township. Growth continued throughout the 1960s and 1970s, which saw the advent of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Plymouth Meeting Mall, high-rise and garden apartment complexes, and many modern industries and offices.
 
Plymouth Township adopted a Home Rule Charter in 1972. Government under a Home Rule Charter allows a municipality to take any governmental or administrative actions it requires, unless such actions are prohibited by general laws of the Commonwealth. With this charter in place, citizens and their elected officials are given more governing power, and there is more of an opportunity for public involvement in governing procedures and decisions. (Wikipedia)
 

Boundaries

It lies primarily within Plymouth Township, with a smaller portion lying within Whitemarsh Township. It is the northern terminus of the “Blue Route” and the southern terminus of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
 
  • Zip Code: 19462
 

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Overview for Plymouth Meeting, PA

6,744 people live in Plymouth Meeting, where the median age is 40.1 and the average individual income is $57,174. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,744

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40.1 years

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$57,174

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Around Plymouth Meeting, PA

There's plenty to do around Plymouth Meeting, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Master Taekwondo, Bridgeport Barbershop, and Magical Trims Cuts for Kids Salon.

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Master Taekwondo Logo
Active 0.42 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Bridgeport Barbershop Logo
Beauty 3.46 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Magical Trims Cuts for Kids Salon Logo
Beauty 4.19 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Tattoos by Court Logo
Beauty 3.77 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Canvas Skin Logo
Beauty 4.67 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Plymouth Meeting, PA

Population Households Employment

Plymouth Meeting has 2,930 households, with an average household size of 2.28. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Plymouth Meeting do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 6,744 people call Plymouth Meeting home. The population density is 1,725.69 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,744

Total Population

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40.1

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47 / 53%

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2.28

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$57,174

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Schools in Plymouth Meeting, PA

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The following schools are within or nearby Plymouth Meeting. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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