Bensalem Township

Bensalem township is composed of many communities, including Bensalem, Trevose, Oakford, Cornwells Heights, Eddington, and Andalusia. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 58,434, which makes it the largest municipality in Bucks County, and the tenth largest in Pennsylvania. Bensalem, which was founded in 1692, is almost as old as the state of Pennsylvania itself, which was founded in 1682.

School District: Bensalem

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Geographic

Bensalem is the southernmost township in Bucks County and is bordered by Philadelphia to the west and south, Croydon and the rest of Bristol Township to the east and northeast, Hulmeville and Middletown Township to the north, and Feasterville and Trevose in Lower Southampton Township to the northwest.

Landmarks and Attractions

Bensalem is home to Philadelphia Park Racetrack, a 1 mile thoroughbred horse racing track. This facility opened in November 1974 as Keystone Racetrack. The name was changed to Philadelphia Park in 1984. The track became notable as the original home of 2004 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes champion Smarty Jones. A new multi-million dollar slot-casino has been built on the grounds of Philadelphia Park, to be followed by a large, luxury hotel and eventually a golf course.

Neshaminy Mall is located within Bensalem. It was one of the first malls to be constructed in the country in 1968. It has four main anchors (three department stores and one movie theatre) and over 120 smaller shops and eateries. The AMC Neshaminy 24 Theater is one of the largest and highest sales-producing theater in Pennsylvania. In addition, it has on many occasions been a top 10 for theater engagements in the United States.

It's reported that Ben Franklin flew his famous kite in Bensalem, at the Growden Mansion. At the time, the Galloway family owned the mansion and all of present day Bensalem Township. Franklin would travel through Bucks County dozens of times to visit his daughter living on the Delaware River in Bensalem.

The township is readily accessible with Interstate 95, U.S. Route 1, Pennsylvania Turnpike, U.S. Route 13, Woodhaven Road and Street Road all passing through. The Philadelphia Interchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (exit 351) is in the Trevose section of the township.

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