West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Borough of West Conshohocken

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Location of West Conshohocken in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

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West Conshohocken

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Coordinates: 40°04′10″N 75°18′57″W﻿ / ﻿40.06944°N 75.31583°W﻿ / 40.06944; -75.31583
Country| United States
State| Pennsylvania
County| Montgomery
Incorporated| 1874
Government

• Type| Council-manager
• Mayor| Danelle Fournier (D)
Area

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• Total| 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2)
• Land| 0.84 sq mi (2.19 km2)
• Water| 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation

| 144 ft (44 m)
Population

(2010)

• Total| 1,320
• Estimate

(2019)[2]

| 1,432
• Density| 1,696.68/sq mi (654.73/km2)
Time zone| UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)| UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code|

19428

Area codes| 610 and 484
FIPS code| 42-82736
Website| https://westconsho.com/

West Conshohocken is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,320 at the 2010 census.

Its sister community is Conshohocken, located across the Schuylkill River. Montgomery County's seat, Norristown, is located approximately two miles north of, and on the opposite side of the river from, West Conshohocken.

## History

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West Conshohocken was incorporated October 6, 1874, from land taken almost equally from Lower and Upper Merion Townships. As a river borough, there were a large number of mills and other industries utilizing water power. Dougherty Quarry was a prosperous business, producing stone of superior quality known as Conshohocken or Merion Blue. It was much sought after for public buildings, and was shipped by rail throughout the East Coast before supplies were exhausted in the mid-20th century.

With its proximity to highways I-76 and I-476, also known as the Blue Route, West Conshohocken and its sister Conshohocken have experienced moderate office and retail development. West Conshohocken has mid and high-rise commercial development along its waterfront, which in recent years has also spread across the river to Conshohocken's waterfront.

## Geography

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West Conshohocken is located at 40°4′10″N 75°18′57″W﻿ / ﻿40.06944°N 75.31583°W﻿ / 40.06944; -75.31583 (40.069509, -75.315755).[3]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), of which 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (4.49%) is water.

### Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, West Conshohocken has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4] Average monthly temperatures range from 32.1°F in January to 76.6°F in July. The local hardiness zone is 7a.

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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1880| 1,462| | —
1890| 1,666| | 14.0%
1900| 1,958| | 17.5%
1910| 2,202| | 12.5%
1920| 2,331| | 5.9%
1930| 2,579| | 10.6%
1940| 2,464| | −4.5%
1950| 2,482| | 0.7%
1960| 2,254| | −9.2%
1970| 2,194| | −2.7%
1980| 1,516| | −30.9%
1990| 1,294| | −14.6%
2000| 1,446| | 11.7%
2010| 1,320| | −8.7%
2020| 1,493| | 13.1%
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As of the 2010 census, the borough was 90.1% White, 3.6% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 3.3% Asian, and 1.7% were two or more races. 3.6% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry [6]

## Politics and government

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Presidential elections results[7] Year  | Republican | Democratic

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2020 | 33.8% 335 | 64.8% 642
2016 | 36.8% 304 | 57.1% 472
2012 | 43.2% 325 | 55.2% 415
2008 | 41.9% 340 | 57.8% 469
2004 | 42.8% 312 | 56.7% 413
2000 | 37.5% 220 | 60.2% 353

West Conshohocken has a city manager form of government with a mayor and a seven-member borough council.

The borough is part of the Fourth Congressional District (represented by Rep. Madeleine Dean), the 149th State House District (represented by Rep. Tim Briggs) and the 17th State Senate District (represented by Sen. Amanda Cappelletti).

Public water is provided by Aqua of PA. Sewer facilities were sold in June 2017 to the Borough of Conshohocken for around $9,500,500.00 (9.5 million) West Conshohocken sewers are now owned and managed by the Conshohocken Authority, and all payments go to Conshohocken. Residential trash pickup is still provided by West Conshohocken. A full-time police force serves the community, but fire protection is provided by a volunteer company, the George Clay Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company Number 1, Station 39. SEPTA bus lines provide access to the Norristown Transportation Center, and bus and rail lines connect the borough to other portions of Montgomery County and Philadelphia.

## Transportation

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I-76/Schuylkill Expressway eastbound in West Conshohocken

As of 2012, there were 11.29 miles (18.17 km) of public roads in West Conshohocken, of which 4.76 miles (7.66 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 6.53 miles (10.51 km) were maintained by the borough.[8]

West Conshohocken is the location of one of the major highway junctions of the Philadelphia metropolitan area, including the interchange of the Schuylkill Expressway (Interstate 76) and I-76's Blue Route. PA Route 23 also traverses the borough, providing local access.

SEPTA provides Suburban Bus service to West Conshohocken along Route 95, which runs between Gulph Mills and Willow Grove. The Conshohocken station serving SEPTA Regional Rail's Manayunk/Norristown Line is located across the Schuylkill River in Conshohocken.[9]

## Education

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Further information: Upper Merion Area School District

West Conshohocken pupils are assigned to schools in the Upper Merion Area School District. Residents have access to the Conshohocken Free Library.

## Healthcare

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The area is served by two hospitals, Einstein Medical Center Montgomery and Suburban Community Hospital.

## Companies and organizations

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* ASTM International
* Collectables Records and Alpha Video
* Connelly Foundation
* Cheswold Lane Asset Management

## References

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1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
2. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
4. ^ Climate Summary for West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
5. ^ "Census 2020".
6. ^ "Census 2010: Pennsylvania".
7. ^ "Montgomery County Election Results". Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
8. ^ "West Conshohocken Borough map" (PDF). PennDOT. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
9. ^ SEPTA Official Transit & Street Map Suburban (PDF) (Map). SEPTA. Retrieved May 2, 2016.

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

* Borough of West Conshohocken
* George Clay Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company, Station 39
* Montgomery County Pennsylvania website
* Pictorial History of the Conshohockens
* News/Gossip of West Conshohocken/Conshohocken

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Municipalities and communities of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

County seat: Norristown

Boroughs|

* Ambler
* Bridgeport
* Bryn Athyn
* Collegeville
* Conshohocken
* East Greenville
* Green Lane
* Hatboro
* Hatfield
* Jenkintown
* Lansdale
* Narberth
* Norristown
* North Wales
* Pennsburg
* Pottstown
* Red Hill
* Rockledge
* Royersford
* Schwenksville
* Souderton
* Telford‡
* Trappe
* West Conshohocken

Townships|

* Abington
* Cheltenham
* Douglass
* East Norriton
* Franconia
* Hatfield
* Horsham
* Limerick
* Lower Frederick
* Lower Gwynedd
* Lower Merion
* Lower Moreland
* Lower Pottsgrove
* Lower Providence
* Lower Salford
* Marlborough
* Montgomery
* New Hanover
* Perkiomen
* Plymouth
* Salford
* Skippack
* Springfield
* Towamencin
* Upper Dublin
* Upper Frederick
* Upper Gwynedd
* Upper Hanover
* Upper Merion
* Upper Moreland
* Upper Pottsgrove
* Upper Providence
* Upper Salford
* West Norriton
* West Pottsgrove
* Whitemarsh
* Whitpain
* Worcester

CDPs|

* Arcadia University
* Ardmore‡
* Audubon
* Bala Cynwyd
* Blue Bell
* Bryn Mawr‡
* Cheltenham Village
* Eagleville
* Elkins Park
* Evansburg
* Flourtown
* Fort Washington
* Gilbertsville
* Glenside
* Halfway House
* Harleysville
* Haverford College‡
* Horsham
* King of Prussia
* Kulpsville
* Maple Glen
* McKinley
* Melrose Park
* Merion Station
* Mont Clare
* Montgomeryville
* Oak Lane
* Oaks
* Oreland
* Penn Wynne
* Plymouth Meeting
* Pottsgrove
* Rosemont‡
* Roslyn
* Sanatoga
* Skippack
* Spring House
* Spring Mount
* Stowe
* Swedeland
* Swedesburg
* Trooper
* Villanova‡
* Willow Grove
* Woxall
* Wyncote
* Wyndmoor
* Wynnewood

Other
communities|

* Abington
* Ambler
* Arcola
* Ardsley
* Ashmead Village
* Barren Hill
* Belmont Hills
* Bethayres
* Camp Hill
* Cedarbrook
* Cedars
* Center Point
* Center Square
* Chapel‡
* Colmar
* Congo
* Creamery
* Crestmont
* Dresher
* Earlington
* Edge Hill
* Erdenheim
* Eureka‡
* Fairview Village
* Fitzwatertown
* Franconia
* Frederick
* Fulmor
* Geryville‡
* Gladwyne
* Graterford
* Gulph Mills
* Gwynedd
* Gwynedd Valley
* Haverford‡
* Hollywood
* Huntingdon Valley
* Jarrettown
* Lafayette Hill
* La Mott
* Laverock
* Layfield
* Lederach
* Line Lexington‡
* Linfield
* Mainland
* Meadowbrook
* Mingo
* Miquon
* Montgomery Square
* New Hanover Square
* Noble
* North Hills
* Obelisk
* Palm
* Penn Valley
* Perkiomenville
* Port Indian
* Port Kennedy
* Port Providence
* Prospectville
* Rahns
* Roychester
* Rydal
* Salford
* Salfordville
* Sassamansville
* Spring Mill
* Sumneytown
* Three Tuns
* Tylersport
* Unionville‡
* West Point
* Worcester
* Yerkes
* Zieglerville

Footnotes|

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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