A Quick History of Aston, PA

The car accident lawyers in Aston, PA, at Schuster Law, have provided the article below highlighting the township and its history.

Aston

The township of Aston is situated in the southwestern region of Delaware County in the state of Pennsylvania. The township covers 3,737.6 acres and has an elevation of 213 feet. Within the township are the communities of Green Ridge, Chester Plaza, and Aston Arms. Sharing borders with it are Chester Township, Brookhaven, Alverno Valley Farms, and Aston Mills. The main roadways within the area are Concord Road, Pennell Road, Knowlton Road, and Bridgewater Road.

History

The area was formerly known as Northley, following the first settlements in 1682. In 1688, it was incorporated into a township. Edward Carter, the township's constable, changed the name in honor of his hometown in Oxfordshire, England. Boundaries were established in 1945, following it becoming a first-class township in 1906. During this time, the northwestern region seceded in order to form the Chester Heights borough.

A memorial for all the township's veterans was built at the Five Points intersection of Concord Road, Pennell Road, and Knowlton Road. The unveiling of the memorial was in 2006, followed by a formal dedication in 2007.

Neighborhood

The township is home to several schools that are part of the Penn-Delco School District for the residents to attend. Some of these include:

• Aston Elementary School - located on Tyrens Road
• Pennell Elementary School - located on Richard Road
• Northley Middle School - located on Concord Road
• Sun Valley High School - located on Pancoast Avenue
• Neumann University - located on Neumann Drive
• Holy Family Regional Catholic School - located on Concord Raod

There are plenty of recreational places offering fun things to do around town, including:

• Aston Community Center - located on Concord Road
• Green Ridge Recreation Club - located on Dutton Mill Road
• IceWorks Skating Complex - located on Dutton Mill Road
• Mickey Vernon Sports Museum - located on Morgan Road

Parks and athletic fields are scattered throughout the township; some included are:

• Weir Park - located on Weir Road
• Concord Square Park - located on Surrey Lane
• Hidden Park - located on Seward Lane
• Vinsmith Park - located on Vinsmith Avenue

Notable Residents

The neighborhood has been the home to many figure skaters, such as the following:

• Ben Agosto - an Olympic figure skater, resides and trains within the community
• Tanith Belbin - an Olympic figure skater, resides and trains within the community
• Gennadi Karponosov - an ice dancing coach and former competitor

Demographics

There were 16,203 residents, 5,838 households, and 4,285 families residing in the township in 2000. The population increased to 16,592 by 2010. The ethnic breakdown of the residents was the following:

• 94.3% white
• 2.8% African American
• 1.6% Hispanic or Latino
• 0.1% Native American
• 1.6% Asian
• 0.0% Pacific Islander
• 0.3% other races
• 0.9% two or more races

The household median income was $57,150, while a family income median was $64,938. Men averaged an annual income of $45,585 versus $32,512 for women. Some of the top occupations included:

• 18.1% Administrative
• 9.7% Management
• 7.9% Sales and Related
• 7.7% Food Service
• 6.7% Education
• 5.4% Construction
• 5.3% Business

Continue reading: The History of Chester Township, PA

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