East Bradford Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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East Bradford Township
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A farm estate in East Bradford Township
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Location of East Bradford Township in Chester County (top) and of Chester County in Pennsylvania (below)
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Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.15 sq mi (39.25 km2) |
| • Land | 14.93 sq mi (38.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,308  |
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10,416 |
| • Density | 669.35/sq mi (258.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 610 |
| FIPS code | 42-029-20824 |
East Bradford Township is a community located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is a type of local government area called a township. In 2020, about 10,308 people lived here.
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History of East Bradford Township
East Bradford Township has many historic places that tell us about its past. These special spots are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They include old bridges, houses, and even a historic school.
- Cope's Bridge
- Gibson's Covered Bridge
- Worth-Jefferis Rural Historic District
- Carter-Worth House and Farm
- East Bradford Boarding School for Boys
- Hance House and Barn
- Col. John Hannum House
- Paradise Valley Historic District
- Strode's Mill
- Strode's Mill Historic District
- Taylor-Cope Historic District
- Taylor House
These places help us understand what life was like long ago in East Bradford.
Geography and Location
East Bradford Township covers about 15.1 square miles (39.25 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Neighboring Communities
East Bradford Township shares its borders with several other townships:
- East Caln Township (to the north)
- West Whiteland Township (to the northeast)
- West Goshen Township (to the east)
- Westtown Township (to the southeast)
- Birmingham Township (to the south)
- Pocopson Township (to the southwest)
- West Bradford Township (to the west)
West Chester, which is the main town of Chester County (called the county seat), is located right next to East Bradford Township on its eastern side.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 906 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,033 | 14.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,187 | 14.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,713 | 44.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,260 | 90.3% | |
| 1980 | 3,219 | −1.3% | |
| 1990 | 6,440 | 100.1% | |
| 2000 | 9,405 | 46.0% | |
| 2010 | 9,942 | 5.7% | |
| 2020 | 10,308 | 3.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 10,416 | 4.8% | |
The number of people living in East Bradford Township has grown a lot over the years. In 1930, there were only 906 residents. By 2020, the population had grown to 10,308 people. This shows that more and more people have chosen to live in this area.
In 2010, most of the people living in the township were White (91.5%). There were also smaller groups of Black or African American people (3.3%), Asian people (2.0%), and people of two or more races (1.4%). About 2.0% of the population had Hispanic or Latino family backgrounds.
Schools in East Bradford
Students in East Bradford Township attend schools in the West Chester Area School District.
Elementary Schools
Several elementary schools serve different parts of the township:
- East Bradford Elementary
- Hillsdale Elementary
- Mary C. Howse Elementary
- Sarah Starkweather Elementary
Middle and High Schools
Most students from East Bradford Township go to Pierce Middle School and West Chester Henderson High School. A smaller number of students attend G.A. Stetson Middle School and Rustin High School.
A part of West Chester University's South Campus is also located within East Bradford Township.
Getting Around: Transportation
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East Bradford Township has many public roads, totaling about 75 miles (120 kilometers). Some of these roads are kept up by the state's Department of Transportation (PennDOT), while the township itself maintains others.
Several important highways pass through East Bradford Township, making it easy to travel to other places:
- U.S. Route 322
- U.S. Route 322 Business
- Pennsylvania Route 52
- Pennsylvania Route 162
- Pennsylvania Route 842
These roads help people commute for work, school, and other activities.
Notable People from East Bradford
Some interesting people who have lived in East Bradford Township include:
- Richard J. Baldwin (1853–1944): He was a politician who served in the Pennsylvania State Senate and as a Representative.
- Gilbert Cope (1840–1928): He was a historian and genealogist, meaning he studied family histories and the history of Chester County.
- Eli Kirk Price (1797–1884): He was also a Pennsylvania State Senator and helped manage Fairmount Park in Philadelphia.
