Abington Township
Abington continually gains traction on lists of the top 100 best places to live in the United States. In 2019 Money Magazine had Abington come in 74th for Best Place to Live in the United States. It consists of the different communities: Abington, Ardsley, Crestmont, Elkins Park, Glenside, Hollywood, Huntingdon Valley, McKinley, Meadowbrook, Noble, North Hills, Roslyn, Roychester, Rydal, Willow Grove.
Abington Township
The historic building for Abington High School has been preserved and is currently used by adjacent retirement home, Sunrise Senior Living. I love the architecture of this old school house! You can find it across the Abington YMCA on Susquehanna Rd + Old York Rd.
Abington is filled with parks, playgrounds, retail, restaurants, and has easy access to major routes (611 is the most popular).
The population was 55,310 as of the 2010 census, making it the second most populous township in Montgomery County (following Lower Merion Township). The population density is 3630 per square mile (Abington is 15.5 square miles). Abington Township is one of Montgomery County's oldest communities, dating back to before 1700 and being incorporated in 1704. It is home to some of the county's oldest transportation routes, industries and churches. Many of these older business and transportation centers were the forerunners of modern Abington. Abington contains the Willow Grove Park Mall, several small businesses, and a few of Montgomery County's largest employers.
Abington Township History
The land that comprises Abington today was purchased from the native Lenape by William Penn during the 1680s. By the next decade, a handful of European settlers built and lived in Hill Township, at the crossroads of Susquehanna Street Road and Old York Road. After brief times under other names, the township incorporated as Abington in 1704. The town's name is likely taken from parishes in England formed over 900 years ago in Northamptonshire or Cambridgeshire. A local 1734 census counted 42 resident landowners. During the American Revolutionary War, there was a small battle that took place at Edge Hill. Some institutions have been in Abington for most of its existence. The cornerstone of the original Abington Friends School, in operation since before Abington's incorporation, is used in today's school building. The Abington Presbyterian Church opened in the early years of the township, and while the original building is gone, its graveyard is still used today. The railroad reached the township in 1855, with the first station building erected in 1873 on the site of today's Noble Station. Abington Township High School and Fox Chase Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Entrance to Abington Junior High School and Abington Senior High School
Abington Junior High School and Abington Senior High School entrance off Susquehanna rd. Both schools are next to each other.
Abington Junior High School
Abington Junior High School is for students grades 7th, 8th, and 9th. It is next to the Senior High School for grades 10-12.
Abington Resources
Fun Facts about Abington, PA
The Willow Grove Park Mall was home to an amusement park 1896-1975. It featured performances by John Phillips Sousa (the Backstreet Boys equivalent to the early 1900s ;) )
4th of July fireworks are held at the Abington High School. Head over to their football field area to watch or find a cozy spot by Cedarbrook Elementary.
Secret park in Abington: Alvethorpe Park is only open to Abington residents! This private park has an awesome trail and affordable mini golf course. There is a wading pool in the pre-school area for ages 5 and under. Like to fish? You can go fishing here! Picnic or camp out at Alvethorpe. There is a great community center with Summer concerts in the Park. Perfect place for Abington residents and it is amazing how many do not even know about Alvethorpe! Show your ID to get in. If you are not an Abington resident and they are being strict with the residency requirement for admittance, I recommend asking me to go with you as your favorite Real Estate Agent since I am a current Abington resident. Do not miss this secret park!
Briar Bush Nature Center. Another free perk available for Abington residents. Sure, anyone else can go but they have to fork over the $2-$3 entry fee unlike Abington residents. 12.5 acres with mile-long trails (no pets, please) and activities for the community and kids. The Briar Bush Butterfly house allows you to see Painted Lady and Monarch butterflies May-July. There is also a bird observatory and a nature museum which is educational and fun. Get in touch with nature at the Briar Bush Nature Center!
Skate Park: Perfect park for skateboarders, bicyclists, and scooter riders! Check out the Patrick Kerr Skate Park located in Roslyn Park.
Notable People from Abington, PA
Shaina McAndrews- all around awesome and current Abington resident :D
Bob Saget – actor and comedian. Abington High School Class of 1975
Bradley Cooper – actor and one of the hottest people in the 2010s (am I wrong?)
Gail Berman – former president of entertainment at Fox Broadcasting Company and former president of Viacom's Paramount Pictures; 1974 Abington graduate
Adam F. Goldberg – television/film producer and writer, best known as the creator of the television series Breaking In and The Goldbergs
Amar Gopal Bose – MIT professor and founder of the audio company Bose Corporation; attended Abington Senior High School
David Brumbaugh – former Oklahoma state legislator
Michael Buffer – ring announcer
Ashton Carter (born 1954) – physicist, Harvard University professor, and former United States Secretary of Defense
Madeleine Dean – current U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania. Does a lot of great work for our communities.
Krista Errickson – actress
Maddy Evans – retired National Women's Soccer League midfielder and defender
Tom Feeney – former U.S. Representative from Florida
Jon D. Fox – former U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania
Matthew Fox – actor, famous for his portrayal of "Jack" on Lost
Jason Garrett – retired NFL quarterback, offensive coordinator of the New York Giants, and former head coach of the Dallas Cowboys
Eddie George – retired NFL running back
Drew Gulak – professional wrestler
Joe Hoeffel – former U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania
Al Holbert – auto racer in Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
Deborah Kaplan – screenwriter and film director
Bil Keane – cartoonist of The Family Circus; resided in Roslyn with his family from 1948 to 1959
Chad Kolarik – University of Michigan hockey player, drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes
William Lashner – novelist
Joey Lawrence – actor
Matthew Lawrence – actor (brother of Joey Lawrence)
Benjamin Lay – philanthropist, abolitionist, and Quaker extremist
Stephen Lynch – Tony Award-nominated actor, comedian and musician
James Morrow – science fiction author, born in the area and alludes to the case in his novel Blameless in Abaddon, whose title community is a parallel of Abington
Jeff Parke – current Major League Soccer player
Mike Richter – retired NHL goaltender
Mike Rossi – DJ and former TV host who had questionable results for the Boston Marathon
Ellery Schempp – physicist; famous for his involvement as a student in Abington School District v. Schempp
Susan Seidelman – film and television director, Desperately Seeking Susan, Sex And The City
Allyson Schwartz – former U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania
Stephen A. Schwarzman – Chairman, CEO and co-founder of Blackstone Group
Josh Shapiro – Attorney General of Pennsylvania
David Starr – professional wrestler
Kenny Vasoli – lead singer and bassist of The Starting Line and Vacationer
Mike Vogel – actor, known for his roles in the films Grind and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
ZZ Ward – Musician, Singer/Songwriter
Danny Woodburn, actor, comedian
Shawn Wooden – retired NFL safety for the Miami Dolphins
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