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Middletown Township
Municipal Center
3 Municipal Way
Langhorne, PA 19047
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Phone: (215) 750-3800
Fax: (215) 750-3801
Police Department
5 Municipal Way
Langhorne, PA 19047
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Business Office: 215-750-3845
911 for Emergencies
(215) 949-1000 Non-Emergencies
Public Works Department
700 Veterans Highway
Levittown, PA 19056
Hours: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Phone: (215) 943-2900
Tax Collector
Ray Chapman
2222 Trenton Road
Levittown, PA 19056
Phone: (215) 945-1777
History and Significant Facts
Although formally established as a Township in 1692, Middletown Township was well established by 1682 when William Penn and his surveyor, General Thomas Holme drew the City of Philadelphia. In 1692, Bucks County was divided into five townships: Middletown, Makefield (now Upper and Lower Makefield); Buckingham (now Bristol Borough and Bristol Township), Falls, and Salem (now Bensalem). Because this township was in the middle of the five townships, Middletown became its name.
The early settlers were Swedes. Dutch, English, Welsh, Quakers, Germans, Scots and Irish immigrants. The Swedes and Dutch were the first to settle in the area since the Delaware Valley climate closely resembled that of their native countries.
Until the late 1800s, Middletown included the boroughs of Penndel, Hulmeville, Langhorne, and Langhorne Manor, when these entities split from the Township.
Early settlements in Langhorne Terrace and Parkland, because of their proximity to the Neshaminy Creek, were developed as communities of summer homes. Other communities grew along transportation routes. The largest urban development in the Township during the early 1700's was Attleboro (now Langhorne) that developed along the rail line.
Most of Middletown remained a farming community until the latter part of the 1800s. Because the rail line stopped in Langhorne, Woodbourne, and Glen Lake, and automobiles made transportation easier, Philadelphians began migrating from the city for the rural farmlands. Of course, the largest explosion of housing in the Township came in the late 1950's when William Levitt built Levittown.
The Township is also the home of approximately 120 historically significant sites, including the Beechwood Manor home on the Woods Schools property, the "Wistar House" on New Falls Road, and the Wildman House on Langhorne-Yardley Road, a stop for runaway slaves fleeing north to freedom on the Underground railroad.
Since that time, Middletown Township has grown in terms of residential housing and commercial development. The county's largest mall, Oxford Valley, is located in Middletown. Recreational sites such as Sesame Place amusement park are in Middletown Township.
Significant Facts About Middletown Township
2000 Population: 44,141
Size: 19.4 square miles
Median Home Price: $150,000
Government Offices: 3 Municipal Way, Langhorne, PA 19047, 215-750-3800
School District: Neshaminy
Government Elected Officials:
Pat Mallon - Vice Chairperson
H. George Leonhauser - Secretary
Drew Kreiling
Robert McMonagle
Township Manager: Raymond Stepnoski
Important Telephone Numbers:
License, Inspections, Permits: 215-750-3800, ext. 113
Community Services: 215-750-3800, ext. 145
Recreation: 215-750-3890
Finance: 215-750-3800, ext. 133
Trash questions: 215-750-3800, ext. 145
Street Lights: 215-943-2900
Fire Marshal: 215-750-3800, ext. 121
Township Manager's Office: 215-750-3800, ext. 141
Personnel: 215-750-3800, ext. 130
Supervisor's Meeting Agenda: 215-750-3800, press 5, press 9
Police Department: 215-750-3845
Public Works: 215-943-2900
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