Borough of Sharon Hill
Sharon Hill was chartered in 1890 and was named for Halliday Jackson’s estate, “Sharon” which originally included much of the area. Borough Office 250 Sharon Ave., Sharon Hill, PA 19079 610-586-8200 https://sharonhillboro.com/
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Borough of Swarthmore
The Borough of Swarthmore was incorporated in 1893 from a portion of Springfield township. The area was first called Westdale, in honor of its native son, Benjamin West. When Swarthmore College was founded here...
Borough of Trainer
The Borough of Trianer was incorporated in 1919 from a portion of Lower Chichester township. Borough Office 4300 Township Line Rd., Trainer, PA 19061 610-497-3838 https://www.trainerboro.com
Borough of Upland
Borough Office 224 Castle Avenue, Upland, PA 19029 610-874-7317 https://www.uplandboro.org
Borough of Yeadon
The Borough of Yeadon was incorporated in 1893 from a portion of Darby Township. The name for the borough comes from an early settler, William Bullock, who names his estate Yeadon Manor, after his...
Chadds Ford Township
Originally called Birmingham from when the county was set off from Chester County in 1789, the township’s name was changed to Chadds Ford in 1996. The township was founded in 1684 and is said...
Chester Township
Founded in 1682, Chester may have been the first township named. Township Office 1150 Engle St., Chester, PA 19013 610-494-4145 https://townshipofchester.com
City of Chester
The area that became the City of Chester was first called “Upland”, but was changed to Chester. It became a borough in 1701 and a city in 1866. Chester is the oldest city in...
Concord Township
First settled in 1660, the township was incorporated in 1683. Township Office 43 Thornotn Rd., Glen Mills, PA 19342 610-459-8911 https://www.townshipofconcord.com
Darby Township
Founded in 1683, Darby township was most likely named for Derby, England. The township was divided into Upper Darby and Darby townships in 1747. Township Office 21 Bartram Ave., Glenolden, PA 19036 610-586-1514 http://www.darbytwp.org/