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Situated along the Schuylkill River and the Matsunk creek it was originally occupied by about 19 homes.
Swedeland is a small unincorporated community in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States, in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Originally founded as "Matsunk" by Swedish settlers in 1710, the name was changed to Swedeland sometime in the late 19th century. Situated along the Schuylkill River and the Matsunk creek it was originally occupied by about 19 homes. By the mid-19th century Abraham Supplee operated a factory producing Kentucky Jean, employing some 25 hands. The extensive works of the Swede Iron Company were also here, consisting of two large furnaces and a rail road leading from the Iron ore mines to the Schuylkill River. The land in the vicinity Swedeland/Matsunk was known for its fertile soil, limestone and Iron ore quarries. The Alan Wood Steel Company built a massive steel Plant and Coking Facility in Swedeland in 1919 this brought forth a need for additional housing. Alan Wood Steel operated into the early 1980s. The Swedeland Volunteer Fire Company was formed in 1920 and continues to protect the citizens of Upper Merion and nearby communities. In present times, Swedeland has continued its Industrial heritage and is surrounded by pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline, chemical manufacturer Lonza, the Renaissance Business Park and The Philadelphia Newspapers Incorporated Complex.
29,388 people live in Swedeland, where the median age is 36.3 and the average individual income is $59,733. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Swedeland, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
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| Dining · $$ | 4.29 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.86 miles | 21 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.42 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.54 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.55 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.36 miles | 12 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
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Swedeland has 13,212 households, with an average household size of 2.21. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Swedeland do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 29,388 people call Swedeland home. The population density is 2,186 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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