Milford Square, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Milford Square, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place
Allentown Road at Milford Square Pike in Milford Square
Location of Milford Square in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Bucks
Township	Milford
Area
• Total	0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2)
• Land	0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,137
• Density	1,234.53/sq mi (476.78/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes	18935 and 18951
Area code(s)	215, 267 & 445
FIPS code	42-49440

Milford Square is a small community in Milford Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or borough. It's located close to Trumbauersville along Route 663.

In 2020, about 1,137 people lived in Milford Square. Even though it's a small place, it has its own post office with the ZIP code 18935. However, some nearby areas use the Quakertown ZIP code, 18951.

Geography and Waterways

Milford Square is situated along the Unami Creek, which is also called Swamp Creek. This creek flows into the Perkiomen Creek, an important waterway in the region. These creeks are part of the larger network of rivers and streams in Pennsylvania.

A Glimpse into History

Milford Square has an interesting past. It was once known as Heistville. This name came from the Heist family, who were very important to the area. They owned and ran Achey's Mill, a local mill, and also lived in the miller's house, which they improved a lot.

Historic Bridges of Milford Square

Milford Square is home to some historic bridges. One of them is Campbell's Bridge, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This means it's recognized as an important historical site.

Another special bridge is Achey's Bridge. This bridge was the first concrete-reinforced bridge ever built in America! It was designed by a famous person named Henry Mercer. Today, Achey's Bridge is on private property, so it's not open for everyone to visit.