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Introduction to Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania is 22 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Chester county. The town, which is part of the Philadelphia metro area, has a population of 14,788.
Phoenixville History
Phoenixville, which was originally known as Manovan, was settled in 1732 and was incorporated in 1849 as a borough. The area was the site for Phoenix Iron Works, which is where it derived its name. In the twentieth century, Phoenixville was a famous manufacturing center and had numerous iron and steel mills. The town is indebted to its waterways which have contributed greatly to its growth and development.
Phoenixville and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Phoenixville
Parks offering opportunities for recreation include Ridley Creek State Park, Evansburg State Park, and Fort Washington State Park. People may visit museums like Wharton Esherick Museum, Rosenbach Museum & Library, and Independence Seaport Museum. Blobfest is celebrated annually to mark the filming of the movie "The Blob" in Phoenixville. Trips may be planned to Longwood Gardens and Camden Children's Garden. Some of the popular zoos in the area are Plumpton Park Zoo, Brandywine Zoo, Philadelphia Zoo, and Elmwood Park Zoo.
Phoenixville Transportation
Philadelphia International is the nearest major airport.
Phoenixville Higher Education
The local college of Phoenixville is Valley Forge Christian College. Colleges located nearby include Villanova University, Ursinus College, and Rosemont College.
Phoenixville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 7% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Phoenixville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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