Lower Gwynedd Township
Welcome to Lower Gwynedd Township:
Lower Gwynedd Township, a distinguished part of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, covering approximately 9.3 miles and serves a close-knit community of around 12,000 residents. Renowned for its perfect balance between historic preservation and modern amenities, Lower Gwynedd has become one of the most sought-after addresses in the county. Our dedicated township team is here to ensure your experience is exceptional. We are here to support and assist you in any way possible.
Our History:
Lower Gwynedd is one of the oldest townships in Montgomery County. The Quakers settled Gwynedd Township in the late 1600's. With the help of the leadership of William Penn the township was developed and later separated in 1891 into Lower and Upper Gwynedd. The word Gwynedd comes from the Welsh word "Gwyn Eth", meaning white fields. Records show that when the pilgrims first arrived here from Wales their new land, Gwynedd, was blanketed with snow. The township is rooted in tradition and, in fact, still has a member of the community whose descendants trace back to a family of the first settlers in Lower Gwynedd. Out of the 66 pilgrims to arrive, 31 were named Evans, and a descendent of more than 300 years, Gwenellyn Evan Nicodemus, still resides in the township.
Historical Marker Program:
The Lower Gwynedd Township Historical Marker Program is designed to highlight important aspects of township history to increase residents’ sense of pride of place, to support cultural tourism throughout the county and region, to educate the public, and to encourage the public to preserve historic resources. See the below links for more information on this program