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History:

The historic resources of West Whiteland Township contain a wide variety of historic sites. All have a high degree of integrity and have been evaluated according to National Register standards. … the properties are significant as representative of the Country’s growth and development since 1682. West Whiteland’s resources are distinguished by their high visibility within a major east-west transportation corridor, the Great Valley, and by their unusually rich architectural quality.

Prior to European settlement, the Lenni-Lenape Indians f the Delaware were established at various location in Chester County. Their trails crisscrossed the County, connecting such villages as Queonemysing and Minquhanan with major trading centers. According to an account by Richard Thomas I, West Whiteland’s first settler, there was an Indian village along the Valley Creek in the vicinity of present-day Exton. Its name, Katamoonchink, meant "hazelnut grove." Folklore tells that it was the barking dogs of the Indian village which induced Richard Thomas to settle nearby for protection from wild animals. Evidence of the Indian presence in other areas of the Township has been found in the form of arrowheads, points, grinding stones, etc. A map compiled by the West Whiteland Historical Commission, based on oral accounts, shows the general locations of such discoveries.
The text above is excerpted from a copy of the original National Register nomination document.

The location and topography of the Township contributed to its prosperous and diversified rural agricultural economy which persisted into the mid-20th century. The Great Valley which cuts through the center of the Township, extends north and west for approximately 25 miles and contains most of the County’s major towns, among them Atglen, Parksburg, Coatesville, and Downingtown. The Valley is particularly wide and level in West Whiteland, and, with its limestone-enriched soil, is well-suited for agriculture. While the Valley floor was ideal for house and farm, the hills to the north and south provided the timber essential for building and (until the acceptance of fossil fuels) energy for home and industry. It was common for a prosperous farmer to have 100 acres or more of farmland in the Valley and a woodlot of 10 or 20 acres on the slopes.
Current Facts:
Population:
- 19,252, 9% growth since 2000. Average in PA is 2%
- Median Age is 35 yrs

Community Info:
Communities in W Whiteland:
Banbury, Exton Station, Forest Ridge Estates, Grand Oak, Grove Village, Indian King, Lynetree, Swedesford Chase, Whiteland ridge, whiteland Woods, Whitford Village,  Woodlands.

Shopping:

• Exton Square Mall () features over 130 stores including Sears, JC Penny’s, Macys, The Disney Store, Abercrombie & Fitch, Kay jewelers, to name a few.
• Main Street At Exton: Main Street is a shopping and dining community located where ByPass Rt 30 and Rt 100 meet. There are over 100 retailers and restaurants.
• West Whiteland Shopping Center

West Whiteland also features a wonderful summer concert series every summer at Miller Park.

Parks in West Whiteland Township:

Links:
Exton Chamber of Comm.: http://www.ercc.net

West Whiteland Township: http://www.wwhiteland.org

Exton little league: http://www.extonlittleleague.org/

General Towship info for W Whiteland: http://www.city-data.com/township/West-Whiteland-Chester-PA.html

West Whiteland Local government Directory: http://www.township-directory.com/Chester/Twp%20West%20Whiteland.htm

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