East Coventry Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids East Coventry Township
Township
An abandoned house in Fricks Locks Historic District (foreground) and Limerick Generating Station (background)
Location of East Coventry Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania (top) and of Chester County in Pennsylvania (below)
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Chester
Area
• Total	10.91 sq mi (28.26 km2)
• Land	10.66 sq mi (27.62 km2)
• Water	0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2)
Elevation	243 ft (74 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	7,068
• Density	647.8/sq mi (250.11/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)	610
FIPS code	42-029-21008

East Coventry Township is a community located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is called a "township," which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 7,068 people lived here.

History of East Coventry Township

This township got its name from Coventry, a city in England. An early settler who came to this area was from there. Two important historical places in East Coventry Township are Fricks Locks Historic District and River Bend Farm. These places are so special that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected because of their historical importance.

Geography and Location

East Coventry Township covers an area of about 10.91 square miles (28.26 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The township includes a small area called Parker Ford, which is an "unincorporated community." This means it's a recognized place but doesn't have its own separate local government.

Neighboring Communities

East Coventry Township shares its borders with several other townships:

• Lower Pottsgrove Township in Montgomery County (to the north)
• Limerick Township in Montgomery County (to the east)
• East Vincent Township in Chester County (to the south)
• South Coventry Township in Chester County (to the southwest)
• North Coventry Township in Chester County (to the west)

Population and People

The population of East Coventry Township has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1930, there were 1,271 people, and by 2020, the population had reached 7,068.

In 2010, most of the people living in the township were White (92.5%). There were also people who were Black or African American (3.1%), Asian (1.4%), and people from two or more races (1.4%). About 1.7% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.

Education in East Coventry

Students in East Coventry Township attend schools within the Owen J. Roberts School District. The main high school for students in this area is Owen J. Roberts High School.

Transportation and Roads

PA Route 724 westbound in East Coventry Township

As of 2018, East Coventry Township had over 60 miles of public roads. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintains about 11 miles of these roads. The township itself takes care of the other 49 miles.

Two main state roads pass through East Coventry Township:

• Pennsylvania Route 23 (also known as Ridge Road) runs through the southern part of the township.
• Pennsylvania Route 724 (also known as Schuylkill Road) goes through the northern and eastern parts.

Notable People from East Coventry

• Grover C. Talbot was a well-known person from this area. He served as a Pennsylvania State Representative for Delaware County from 1925 to 1934. He was also the 116th Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1933 to 1934. This means he was a very important leader in the state government.

Places to Visit

• Fricks Locks Historic District is a cool place to explore. It's an old village from the 1700s located along the Schuylkill Canal.