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South Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania

South Heidelberg Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,271 at the 2010 census.

For other Pennsylvania townships with similar names, see Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania (disambiguation).

South Heidelberg Township

United States

Pennsylvania

13.86 sq mi (35.90 km2)

13.82 sq mi (35.81 km2)

0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2)

610 ft (190 m)

7,271

7,352

531.79/sq mi (205.33/km2)

42-011-72208

History[edit]

The Grand View Dairy Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.[3]

(northwest)

Heidelberg Township

(north)

Lower Heidelberg Township

(east)

Spring Township

(far south)

East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County

(south)

West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 13.8 square miles (35.6 km2), all land. This once predominantly rural area is growing rapidly, with many new residential developments springing up throughout the township, especially near the borough of Wernersville.


Adjacent townships


The borough of Wernersville is located on the north side of the township, but is politically independent. Also, the borough of Sinking Spring touches the eastern corner of the township.

Recreation[edit]

Most of the Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 274 is located along the western border of the township.[5][6]

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