Township administrative offices are located at 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001.
Phone: 267‑536‑1000.
Neighborhoods
A survey of historic properties in Abington [†] was conducted from 2015-2019, with funding provided by the Heritage Conservancy. After consulting with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), the survey included properties with structures built prior to 1950. Structures on selected streets, totaling 602 properties, were surveyed. The purpose of the survey was to gather data for a clearer understanding of the age, location, nature, and number of historic properties. Future phases of the survey, which are anticipated to occur in the near future, will identify significant properties throughout the township, and will identify properties that may be eligible for the National Register or important to the region and/or community. The properties surveyed were located on the following roads:
Structures included were almost totally constructed in the first half of the 20th century, with the years 1920 to 1950 being the most common years of construction. Nearly all structures surveyed were "historically domestic single dwellings," with two entries each for properties with educational, religious, agricultural, and commercial uses. The most common architectural style was American Colonial revival (221 resources), followed by Tudor revival (45) and Dutch Colonial revival (43). The most common exterior materials surveyed were stone (173), stucco (113), and brick (98).
Abington Township [‡] is one of Montgomery County's oldest communities dating back to before 1700. However, the official date for the incorporation of the township is 1704.
The Township [‡] is bordered by 8 other municipalities: Upper Dublin Township, Upper Moreland Township, Lower Moreland Township, City of Philadelphia, Rockledge Borough, Cheltenham Township, Jenkintown Borough, and Springfield Township. The Township is traversed by several major arteries including Old York Road (SR 611), Huntingdon Pike (SR 232) and Easton Road. Old York Road is the most heavily traveled roadway and it connects Abington to the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 276) about 1.5 miles to the north of the Township.
Abington has several neighborhoods. These include Willow Grove, Roslyn, Glenside, Rydal, North Hills, and Meadowbrook. Recently, Glenside has become one of Abington's major business districts that's provides a variety of shops, cafes restaurants, banks, community services, and other commercial establishments with a walkable setting. Largely because of the increasing popularity of Abington's neighborhoods combined with the Township's proximity to Philadelphia and easy access to interstate 276, Abington Township is a fully developed community.
Within Abington Township are many opportunities for cultural experiences and growth. Aside from the arts and crafts programs offered through the Bureau of Parks and Recreation, a number of other cultural activities are available. Foremost among these is the Abington Art Center at Alverthorpe Manor. The Center offers studio instruction in the visual arts and dance, as well as a variety of workshops, critiques, lectures, symposia, and bus trips. Musical enlightenment is available through the Settlement Music School, Old York Road Symphony, Abington Choral Club, and the Music Theater of Abington. In addition to these cultural resources, the renowned Keswick Theater and the Willow Manor Players Theater provide opportunities to enjoy music, comedy, dance and drama.
† www.abingtonpa.gov, 2035 Comprehensive Plan Update, accessed December, 2025.
‡ Adapted from: 2015 Master Bicycle Plan, and 2007 Comprehensive Plan, Abington Township (www.abington.org, accessed April, 2019)
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