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==History==
==History==
There are three [[Historic district (United States)|federal historic districts]] ([[Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania|Marshallton]], [[Trimbleville Historic District|Trimbleville]], and [[Northbrook Historic District|Northbrook]]) on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] located within West Bradford Township .<ref>[http://www.westbradford.org/htmls/History/history.htm West Bradford Township History & Demographics]</ref> Also listed are the [[Baily Farm]], [[Bradford Friends Meetinghouse]], [[Como Farm]], [[Derbydown Homestead]], [[Humphry Marshall House]], [[Marshallton Inn]], and [[Temple-Webster-Stoner House]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
There are three [[Historic district (United States)|federal historic districts]] ([[Marshallton, Chester County, Pennsylvania|Marshallton]], [[Trimbleville Historic District|Trimbleville]], and [[Northbrook Historic District|Northbrook]]) on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] located within West Bradford Township.<ref>[http://www.westbradford.org/htmls/History/history.htm West Bradford Township History & Demographics]</ref> Also listed are the [[Baily Farm]], [[Bradford Friends Meetinghouse]], [[Como Farm]], [[Derbydown Homestead]], [[Humphry Marshall House]], [[Marshallton Inn]], and [[Temple-Webster-Stoner House]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of 18.6&nbsp;square miles (48.2&nbsp;km²), of which, 18.6&nbsp;square miles (48.1&nbsp;km²) of it is land and 0.1&nbsp;square miles (0.2&nbsp;km²) of it is water. The total area is 0.32% water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of 18.6&nbsp;square miles (48.2&nbsp;km²), of which, 18.6&nbsp;square miles (48.1&nbsp;km²) is land and 0.1&nbsp;square miles (0.2&nbsp;km²) is water. The total area is 0.32% water.


===Adjacent municipalities===
===Adjacent municipalities===
*[[Caln Township, Pennsylvania|Caln Township]] (North)
*[[Caln Township, Pennsylvania|Caln Township]] (north)
*[[Downingtown, Pennsylvania|Downingtown]] (North)
*[[Downingtown, Pennsylvania|Downingtown]] (north)
*[[East Caln Township, Pennsylvania|East Caln Township]] (North)
*[[East Caln Township, Pennsylvania|East Caln Township]] (north)
*[[East Bradford Township, Pennsylvania|East Bradford Township]] (East)
*[[East Bradford Township, Pennsylvania|East Bradford Township]] (east)
*[[Newlin Township, Pennsylvania|Newlin Township]] (South)
*[[Newlin Township, Pennsylvania|Newlin Township]] (south)
*[[Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania|Pocopson Township]] (South)
*[[Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania|Pocopson Township]] (south)
*[[East Fallowfield Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania|East Fallowfield Township]] (West)
*[[East Fallowfield Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania|East Fallowfield Township]] (west)


===Major roadways===
===Major roadways===
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*Planter and judge [[John Beale Bordley]] resided at and owned Como Farm in West Bradford. The clubhouse of [[Broad Run Golfer's Club]] now sits on the ground that was formerly Como Farm.
*Planter and judge [[John Beale Bordley]] resided at and owned Como Farm in West Bradford. The clubhouse of [[Broad Run Golfer's Club]] now sits on the ground that was formerly Como Farm.
*Former [[United States]] [[United States House of Representatives|congressman]] [[John Hickman (Pennsylvania politician)|John Hickman]] was born in West Bradford.
*Former [[United States]] [[United States House of Representatives|congressman]] [[John Hickman (Pennsylvania politician)|John Hickman]] was born in West Bradford.
*The well known [[botanist]], [[Humphry Marshall]], lived in West Bradford.
*The well known [[botanist]] [[Humphry Marshall]] lived in West Bradford.
*The [[actor]] [[Claude Rains]], who earned four [[Academy Award|Oscar Nominations]] for supporting actor and portrayed Captain Renault in the film ''[[Casablanca (film)|Casablanca]]'', owned the Stock Grange Farm in West Bradford. The farm had previously been in the family of the Philadelphia naturalist [[Witmer Stone]], who spent summers at Stock Grange while growing up.
*The [[actor]] [[Claude Rains]], who earned four [[Academy Award|Oscar Nominations]] for supporting actor and portrayed Captain Renault in the film ''[[Casablanca (film)|Casablanca]]'', owned the Stock Grange Farm in West Bradford. The farm had previously been in the family of the Philadelphia naturalist [[Witmer Stone]], who spent summers at Stock Grange while growing up.


Revision as of 03:22, 17 July 2019

For other Pennsylvania townships with similar names, see Bradford Township, Pennsylvania (disambiguation).
West Bradford Township
Township
Derbydown Homestead
Derbydown Homestead
Motto: 
"Between the Brandywines"
Location in Chester County and the state of Pennsylvania
Location in Chester County and the state of Pennsylvania
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Coordinates: 39°57′56″N 75°44′22″W / 39.96556°N 75.73944°W / 39.96556; -75.73944
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyChester
Established1705 (as Bradford Twp.)
Government
 • SupervisorsLaurie W. Abele
William R. Christman III
Jack M. Hines, Jr.
Area
[1]
 • Total18.60 sq mi (48.16 km2)
 • Land18.50 sq mi (47.91 km2)
 • Water0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2)
Elevation
548 ft (167 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total12,223
 • Estimate 
(2016)[2]
12,858
 • Density695.10/sq mi (268.39/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
19335, 19320, 19382
Area code610
FIPS code42-029-82544
Websitehttp://www.westbradford.org

West Bradford Township is a township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 12,376 at the 2010 census.

History

There are three federal historic districts (Marshallton, Trimbleville, and Northbrook) on the National Register of Historic Places located within West Bradford Township.[3] Also listed are the Baily Farm, Bradford Friends Meetinghouse, Como Farm, Derbydown Homestead, Humphry Marshall House, Marshallton Inn, and Temple-Webster-Stoner House.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.6 square miles (48.2 km²), of which, 18.6 square miles (48.1 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) is water. The total area is 0.32% water.

Adjacent municipalities

Major roadways

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19301,558—
19401,367−12.3%
19501,53011.9%
19601,89423.8%
19702,99658.2%
19807,343145.1%
199010,40641.7%
200010,7753.5%
201012,37614.9%
2016 (est.)12,858[2]3.9%
[5]

As of the census[6] of 2010, there were 12,376 people, 4,126 households, and 3,449 families residing in the township. The population density was 665.4 people per square mile (256.9/km²). There were 4,217 housing units at an average density of 226.7/sq mi (87.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 92.4% White, 2.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.6% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. 2.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,126 households, out of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.4% were non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the township the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 19, 4.0% from 20 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a family was $104,124.

Education

Public schools

West Bradford Township is served by the Downingtown Area School District, and has two elementary schools within the township:

Neighborhoods

Notable places

Notable residents

References

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Aug 13, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  3. ^ West Bradford Township History & Demographics
  4. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  5. ^ Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
  6. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

External links

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