The land that is now Haverford Township was first settled by Welsh Quakers who purchasedthe land from William Penn in 1681. The name Haverford is derived from the name of thetown of Haverford-West, in Pembrokeshire, now called DyFed, Wales. Haverford Township wasincorporated as a First Class Township in 1912. A Home Rule Charter was adopted in 1976. Philadelphia is 10 miles or 30 minutes.
Public transportation is available by train, bus, and taxi.
Meets 2nd Monday 8 P.M. at Township of Haverford'sQuatrani Bldg. 2325 Darby Rd, Havertown. District Justices Robert R. Burke, Esq.