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Chester County, PA
Boroughs, City, Townships (H-S)

Highland Township

Year Organized: 1853
Area: 25 square miles
Municipal Building: Stootsville Road, Coatesville
Phone: 610-857-1791
Population (1990): 1,199
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1998 and 1999): 0.25 mills
- Earned Income (1998 and 1999): 1/2%
Public School District: Octorara Area
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 19th District: Robert J. Thompson
State Representative: 13th District: Arthur D. Hershey

Honey Brook Borough

Year Organized: 1892
Area: 0.43 square mile
Administrative Office: Pequea Avenue, Honeybrook
Phone: 610-273-2020
Population (1990): 1,184
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1998): 0.9 mills
- Per Capita (1998): $5.00
- Earned Income (1998): 1/2%
Public School District: Twin Valley
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 44th District: James W. Gerlach
State Representative: 26th District: Timothy F. Hennessey

Honey Brook Township

Year Organized: 1875
Area: 25 square miles
Road Department / Township Garage: Supplee Road
Phone: 610-273-3084 / 610-273-3970
Population (1990): 5,449
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1998): 0.7 mills
- Earned Income (1998): 1/2%
Public School District: Twin Valley
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 44th District: James W. Gerlach
State Representative: 26th District: Timothy F. Hennessey

Kennett Township

Year Organized: 1770
Area: 19 square miles
Office: Longwood Fire Company Building, Kennett Square
Phone: 610-388-1300
Population (1990): 4,624
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1998 and 1999): 0.4 mills
- Per Capita (1998 and 1999): $10.00
- Earned Income (1998 and 1999): 1/2%
Public School District: Kennett Consolidated
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 9th District: Clarence D. Bell
State Representative: 158th District: Chris Ross

Kennett Square Borough

Year Organized: 1855
Area: 1 square mile
Borough Manager: Broad & Linden Streets
Phone: 610-444-6020
Population (1990): 5,218 - (1999): 5,173
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1998): 1.75 mills
- Occupation Privilege (1998): $10.00
- Earned Income (1998): 1/2%
Public School District: Kennett Consolidated
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 9th District: Clarence D. Bell
State Representative: 158th District: Chris Ross

London Britain Township

Year Organized: 1723
Area: 10 square miles
Office: Good Hope Road, Landenberg
Phone: 610-255-0388
Population (1990): 2,671 - (1997): 3,926
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1999): 1.300 mills; (1998): 1.254 mills
Public School District: Avon Grove
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 9th District: Clarence D. Bell
State Representative: 158th District: Chris Ross

London Grove Township

Year Organized: 1723
Area: 18 square miles
Office: 550 East Baltimore Pike
Phone: 610-268-8524
Population (1990): 3,922
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1999): 1.1000 mills; (1998): 0.8337 mills
Public School District: Avon Grove
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 19th District: Robert J. Thompson
State Representative: 158th District: Chris Ross

Londonderry Township

Year Organized: 1790
Area: 11.5 square miles
Office: 103 Daleville Road, Cochranville
Phone: 610-869-2138
Population (1990): 1,243
Tax Rates:
- Earned Income (1998 and 1999): 1/2%
Public School District: Octorara Area
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 19th District: Robert J. Thompson
State Representative: 13th District: Arthur D. Hershey

Lower Oxford Township

Year Organized: 1800
Area: 18.68 square miles
Township Building: 220 Township Road, Oxford, PA 19363
Phone: 610-932-8150
Fax: 610-932-2367
Email: loweroxfordtwp@brandywine.net
Population (1990): 3,264
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1998): 0.18 mills
- Per Capita (1995): $5.00
- Earned Income (1995): 1/2%
Public School District: Oxford Area
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 19th District: Robert J. Thompson
State Representative: 13th District: Arthur D. Hershey

Malvern Borough

Year Organized: 1889
Area: 1.2 square miles
Office: 1 East 1st Avenue
Phone: 610-644-2602
Crime rate (1994): 13.0 / 1000 residents
Population (1990): 2,944
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1999): 1.3471 mills; (1998): 1.7961 mills
- Per Capita (1998 and 1999): $10.00
- Earned Income (1998 and 1999): 1%
Public School District: Great Valley
U.S. House of Representatives: 7th District: Curt Weldon
State Senator: 19th District: Robert J. Thompson
State Representative: 167th District: Robert Flick

Modena Borough

Year Organized: 1921
Area: 0.34 square mile
Office: West Brandywine Avenue
Phone: 610-384-2889
Population (1990): 563
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1998): 1.70 mills
- Per Capita (1998): $5.00
- Occupation Privilege (1998): $10.00
- Earned Income (1998): 1/2%
Public School District: Coatesville Area
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 19th District: Robert J. Thompson
State Representative: 26th District: Timothy F. Hennessey

New Garden Township

Year Organized: 1700
Area: 16.3 square miles
Township Building: Newport Pike
Phone: 610-268-2915
Population (1990): 5,430
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1998 and 1999): 0.75 mills
- Occupation Privilege (1998 and 1999): $10.00
- Earned Income (1998 and 1999): 1/2%
Public School District: Kennett Consolidated
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 9th District: Clarence D. Bell
State Representative: 158th District: Chris Ross

New London Township

Year Organized: 1725
Area: 11.1 square miles
Township Building: 902 West State Road, New London, PA 19360
Phone: 610-869-8658 Fax: 610-869-3386
Population (1990): 2,721 - (1997): 3,188
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Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1998): 0.85 mills
- Per Capita (1998): $5.00
Public School District: Avon Grove
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 19th District: Robert J. Thompson
State Representative: 13th District: Arthur D. Hershey

Newlin Township

Year Organized: 1790
Area: 13 square miles
Address: 929 Springwood Drive, West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: 610-436-6388
Population (1990): 1,092
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1995): 12 mills
Public School District: Unionville-Chadds Ford
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 19th District: Robert J. Thompson
State Representative: 158th District: Chris Ross

North Coventry Township

Year Organized: 1841
Area: 13.4 square miles
Municipal Building: 845 South Hanover Street
Phone: 610-323-1694
Population (1990): 7,506 - (1998): 7,918
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1999): 0.8 mills; (1998): 0.7 mills
- Per Capita (1998 and 1999): $10.00
- Earned Income (1998 and 1999): 1/2%
Public School District: Owen J. Roberts
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 44th District: James W. Gerlach
State Representative: 26th District: Timothy F. Hennessey

Oxford Borough

Year Organized: 1833
Area: 1.89 square miles
Municipal Building: 401 Market Street
Phone: 610-932-2500
Population (1990): 3,769
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1999): 3.76 mills; (1998): 3.65 mills
- Per Capita (1998 and 1999): $5.00
- Earned Income (1998 and 1999): 1/2%
Public School District: Oxford Area
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 19th District: Robert J. Thompson
State Representative: 13th District: Arthur D. Hershey

Parkesburg Borough

Year Organized: 1872
Area: 1.26 square miles
Office: West First Avenue
Phone: 610-857-2616
Population (1990): 2,981
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1999): 2.61 mills; (1998): 2.06 mills
- Per Capita (1998 and 1999): $5.00
- Occupation Privilege (1998 and 1999): $10.00
- Earned Income (1998 and 1999): 1/2%
Public School District: Octorara Area
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 19th District: Robert J. Thompson
State Representative: 13th District: Arthur D. Hershey

Penn Township

Year Organized: 1817
Area: 9.6 square miles
Municipal Building: Lewis Road
Phone: 610-869-9620
Population (1990): 2,257
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1998 and 1999): 0.53 mills
- Per Capita (1998 and 1999): $5.00
- Earned Income (1998 and 1999): 1/2%
Public School District: Avon Grove
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 19th District: Robert J. Thompson
State Representative: 13th District: Arthur D. Hershey

Pennsbury Township

Year Organized: 1770
Area: 10.36 square miles
Township Building: Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford
Phone: 610-388-7323
Population (1990): 3,326
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1998 and 1999): 0.6 mills
Public School District: Unionville-Chadds Ford
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 9th District: Clarence D. Bell
State Representative: 158th District: Chris Ross

Phoenixville Borough

Year Organized: 1849
Area: 3.71 square miles
Boro Manager: 140 Church Street
Phone: 610-933-8801
Crime rate (1994): 24.6 / 1000 residents
Population (1990): 15,066 - (1997): 16,123
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1999): 3.534 mills; (1998): 3.382 mills
- Per Capita (1998): $10.00
- Occupation Privilege (1998): $10.00
- Earned Income (1998): 1/2%
Public School District: Phoenixville Area
U.S. House of Representatives: 7th District: Curt Weldon
State Senator: 44th District: James W. Gerlach
State Representative: 157th District: Carole A. Rubley

Pocopson Township

Year Organized: 1839
Area: 8.42 square miles
Secretary: 1412 Lenape Road, West Chester
Phone: 610-793-2151
Population (1990): 3,266 - (1997): 3,328
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1999): 0.98 mills; (1998): 1.03 mills
- Occupation Privilege (1998): $10.00
Public School District: Unionville-Chadds Ford
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 19th District: Robert J. Thompson
State Representative: 158th District: Chris Ross

Sadsbury Township

Year Organized: 1708
Area: 8 square miles
Business Office: Pine Alley, Sadsburyville
Phone: 610-857-9503
Population (1990): 2,510; (1998): 2,632
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1998 and 1999): 0.89 mills
- Per Capita (1998 and 1999): $5.00
- Occupation Privilege (1998 and 1999): $10.00
- Earned Income (1998 and 1999): 1/2%
Public School District: Coatesville Area
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 19th District: Robert J. Thompson
State Representative: 13th District: Arthur D. Hershey

Schuylkill Township

Year Organized: 1826
Area: 9.44 square miles
Municipal Building: Valley Park & White Horse Roads
Phone: 610-933-5843
Crime rate (1994): 9.8 / 1000 residents
Population (1990): 5,538
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1998 and 1999): 0.3 mills
- Earned Income (1998 and 1999): 1/2%
Public School District: Phoenixville Area
U.S. House of Representatives: 7th District: Curt Weldon
State Senator: 44th District: James W. Gerlach
State Representative: 157th District: Carole A. Rubley

South Coatesville Borough

Year Organized: 1921
Area: 1.76 square miles
Boro Hall: 136 Modena Road
Phone: 610-384-1700
Population (1990): 1,026
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1998 and 1999): 4.17 mills
- Occupation Privilege (1998 and 1999): $10.00
- Earned Income (1998 and 1999): 1/2%
Public School District: Coatesville Area
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 19th District: Robert J. Thompson
State Representative: 26th District: Timothy F. Hennessey

South Coventry Township

Year Organized: 1841
Area: 7.86 square miles
Office: 1002 Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA 19465
Phone: 610-469-0444; Fax: 610-469-0520
Population (1990): 1,682
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1998 and 1999): 0.29 mills
- Earned Income (1998 and 1999): 1/2%
Public School District: Owen J. Roberts
U.S. House of Representatives: 16th District: Joseph R. Pitts
State Senator: 44th District: James W. Gerlach
State Representative: 155th District: Curt Schroder

Spring City Borough

Year Organized: 1867
Area: 1 square mile
Borough Hall: Church & Hall Streets
Phone: 610-948-3660
Population (1990): 3,433
Tax Rates:
- Real Estate (1999): 2.715 mills; (1998): 2.644 mills
- Per Capita (1998 and 1999): $5.00
- Occupation Privilege (1998 and 1999): $10.00
- Earned Income (1998 and 1999): 1/2%
- Occupation (1998 and 1999): amount varies by occupation
Public School District: Spring-Ford Area
U.S. House of Representatives: 7th District: Curt Weldon
State Senator: 44th District: James W. Gerlach
State Representative: 155th District: Curt Schroder

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Last revised: June 17, 2002