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A natural balance between historic preservation and modern living, Lower Gwynedd has become the most sought after address in Montgomery County

Lower Gwynedd prides itself on its natural balance between historic preservation and modern living. Located only minutes from the city of Philadelphia, Lower Gwynedd has become the most sought after address in Montgomery County. Photo: Larry Comunale

Lower Gwynedd prides itself on its natural balance between historic preservation and modern living. Located only minutes from the city of Philadelphia, Lower Gwynedd has become the most sought after address in Montgomery County. Photo: Larry Comunale

Our Roots

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 is derived from the Welsh word "Gwyn Eth" which means white fields. Records show that when the pilgrims first arrived here from Wales that 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.