Chalfont Borough

Chalfont is a home rule municipality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The population was 3,977 at the 2000 census.

Chalfont is named after Chalfont St Giles in Buckinghamshire, England. Chalfont was the home of William Penn's first wife, and William Penn is buried at Jordans Quaker Meeting House near Chalfont St Giles.

School District: Central Bucks

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.6 square miles, all of it land.

Chalfont is borders New Britain Township, New Britain Borough and Warrington.

Downtown Chalfont

Downtown Chalfont is a quaint area with many Victorian buildings. This formerly residential area now contains small businesses such as Borgies, an orthodontist and several hair salons. The dining district begins over a historic bridge starting at the Chalfont Square with a prominent Rita's Water Ice. Across from this lovely shopping center is Scanlin Funeral Home (main competitor is Fluer's). However, soon after this section is an area with many vacant buildings. The train tracks mark the official end of Downtown Chalfont.

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