Kemblesville, Pennsylvania
Encyclopedia
Kemblesville is an unincorporated community
in Franklin Township
, Chester County
, Pennsylvania
, United States
. Located in the southern part of the county, it lies in the southeastern part of the state.
is thought to have owned property within the current town limits.
Currently, the community houses a number of historic homes, along with a gas station, a Methodist church, and a pizza parlor (Village Pizza, formerly Prima's Pizza). A Happy Harry's drug store building was completed but the property is now up for sale, and the building remains unused. The US Postal Service maintains a modern post office on the outskirts of the town. Behind the post office lies a public building used for voting and dining on occasion. There are also a couple of developments within the town limits.
. As part of the reorganization of the district in 2002, the school was closed and replaced by Avon Grove Intermediate school in New London. Avon Grove Intermediate houses grades 3-6, and grades k-2 are housed in Penn London Elementary. After being closed, the property saw and increase in vandalism. It is currently the property of The Avon Grove Charter School, and security cameras have been installed to limit crime on the site. Renovations on the school began in early 2008. The goal of the school is to reopen before the 2008-2009 school year.
. While the area remains relatively rural, increasing development pressures are slowly bringing change to the community.
The local ZIP code is 19347.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Franklin Township
Franklin Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Franklin Township is a township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,352 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land....
, Chester County
Chester County, Pennsylvania
-State parks:*French Creek State Park*Marsh Creek State Park*White Clay Creek Preserve-Demographics:As of the 2010 census, the county was 85.5% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American or Alaskan Native, 3.9% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian, 1.8% were two or more races, and 2.4% were...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Located in the southern part of the county, it lies in the southeastern part of the state.
History
The roots of the community date back to the late 18th century. The community derives its name from the Kemble family, who settled the area in colonial times. The Kemble family is buried within the Cemetery at Kemblesville Methodist church. There are also many historic street names, such as Kimbelot Lane. which derives its name from the Kimble Family. Also, Parsons road derives its name from the Parsons family. Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin
Dr. Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat...
is thought to have owned property within the current town limits.
Currently, the community houses a number of historic homes, along with a gas station, a Methodist church, and a pizza parlor (Village Pizza, formerly Prima's Pizza). A Happy Harry's drug store building was completed but the property is now up for sale, and the building remains unused. The US Postal Service maintains a modern post office on the outskirts of the town. Behind the post office lies a public building used for voting and dining on occasion. There are also a couple of developments within the town limits.
Kemblesville Elementary
The School was built in 1955 and was part of the Avon Grove School DistrictAvon Grove School District
The Avon Grove School District is a publicly funded school district located in West Grove, Pennsylvania, 19390 . The district covers the Boroughs of Avondale and West Grove and Franklin Township, London Britain Township, London Grove Township, New London Township and Penn Township in Chester...
. As part of the reorganization of the district in 2002, the school was closed and replaced by Avon Grove Intermediate school in New London. Avon Grove Intermediate houses grades 3-6, and grades k-2 are housed in Penn London Elementary. After being closed, the property saw and increase in vandalism. It is currently the property of The Avon Grove Charter School, and security cameras have been installed to limit crime on the site. Renovations on the school began in early 2008. The goal of the school is to reopen before the 2008-2009 school year.
Avon Grove Charter School Early Learning Center At Kemblesville
At the beginning of the '08-'09 school year, construction was completed on the school building. It reopened on September 2, 2008, under the name "The Avon Grove Charter School Early Learning Center At Kemblesville". The school's reopening has brought some new life back to the town, in which it was lacking since the closing of KES. The school houses grades K-2.Location
The community is located 15 minutes north of Newark, DelawareNewark, Delaware
Newark is an American city in New Castle County, Delaware, west-southwest of Wilmington. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the city is 31,454. Newark is the home of the University of Delaware.- History :...
. While the area remains relatively rural, increasing development pressures are slowly bringing change to the community.
The local ZIP code is 19347.