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Swarthmorewood
Neighborhood
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Delaware County
City Swarthmore and Ridley Township

Swarthmorewood is a friendly neighborhood located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. Even though people living here have a Swarthmore mailing address, their local taxes go to Ridley Township. This means they are part of the Ridley School District.

Discover Swarthmorewood

Swarthmorewood is located right on the edge of Springfield and Swarthmore townships. It also shares borders with other neighborhoods. These include Woodlyn, Wallingford, and Grace Park.

History of the Area

Before homes were built here, Swarthmorewood was mostly covered by woods and farmland. The neighborhood started to be developed in the 1950s. Many families who live here now are second-generation homeowners. This means their parents or grandparents might have lived there too. This strong community feeling makes Swarthmorewood a very popular place to live.

Life in Swarthmorewood

Living in Swarthmorewood offers many conveniences. You can easily walk to public transportation, shops, and schools. The neighborhood also has a very active Athletic Association. This group is well-known for helping local high school sports teams. They support young athletes and help them get ready for sports programs.

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