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Lower Milford Township
History:
Lower Milford Township was incorporated in 1853 when the area was separated form Upper Milford Township. Prior to 1738, both Upper and Lower Milford Townships were part of Milford Township, Bucks County. The King's High Road (King's Highway) was surveyed in the mid 1730's and immigrants began to settle in the valleys along the Hosensack Creek and its tributaries. Mills and other early industry began to flourish.
The customs and traditions of the early, mostly German, immigrants remain evident in the historic homes, barns, mills and other structures so carefully preserved. Maps, history and photographs of our township were compiled onto a book prepared for our nation's bicentennial. Copies are available for sale at the township office.
If you are interested in the history of the area, you are welcome to join the Lower Milford Township Historical Society.
Population:
According to the 2000 Census, the population of Lower Milford Township is 3,617. This is a 7% increase in a decade.
Area
Consisting of 19.65 square miles in a rectangular shape located at the lower end of Lehigh County in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Lower Milford consists mainly of agricultural land. Streams, hills, fields and wooded areas beautify the farms and residential properties shape this township.
Lower Milford Township was incorporated in 1853 when the area was separated form Upper Milford Township. Prior to 1738, both Upper and Lower Milford Townships were part of Milford Township, Bucks County. The King's High Road (King's Highway) was surveyed in the mid 1730's and immigrants began to settle in the valleys along the Hosensack Creek and its tributaries. Mills and other early industry began to flourish.
The customs and traditions of the early, mostly German, immigrants remain evident in the historic homes, barns, mills and other structures so carefully preserved. Maps, history and photographs of our township were compiled onto a book prepared for our nation's bicentennial. Copies are available for sale at the township office.
If you are interested in the history of the area, you are welcome to join the Lower Milford Township Historical Society.
Population:
According to the 2000 Census, the population of Lower Milford Township is 3,617. This is a 7% increase in a decade.
Area
Consisting of 19.65 square miles in a rectangular shape located at the lower end of Lehigh County in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Lower Milford consists mainly of agricultural land. Streams, hills, fields and wooded areas beautify the farms and residential properties shape this township.