East Caln Township was created in 1728 in the center of Chester County along the Lancaster Turnpike, which is now U.S. Rt. 30. East Caln is one of the oldest Townships in the County.

The Township is 4.4 square miles in area and the 2004 U.S. Census estimates a reflected population of 3,166. The governing body of the Township is an elected three member Board of Supervisors. The Township provides an impressive mix of residential opportunities from estate-size homes, variable size single-family homes, town homes and a full range of apartments.

Commercial shopping is plentiful and includes Brandywine Square, Ashbridge Square, Cornerstone Center on the Rt. 30 corridor and smaller retail and commercial tenants along the Boot Road Corridor. Retail sales run the full spectrum that includes automobiles, clothing, furniture, crafts, office supplies, sporting goods, and large modern grocery stores. The Township offers easy access to east-west and north-south highway systems , public transportation and rail service through the Downingtown Train Station which allows access to SEPTA and AMTRAK.