Gladwyne, a delightful village-like town of Lower Merion Township, is one of the premier living locations of the Philadelphia area. With four churches, a synagogue, a library that sponsors many activities, several schools, playgrounds, parks, businesses and retail shops, Gladwyne is a delightful center of activity that fulfills all the requirements of its residents and visitors.

Originally called Merion Square by its first Quaker settlers in 1682, Gladwyne was the first village created in what is now known as the Lower Merion Township. Although some of the first structures erected in the town were log cabins, stone houses and mills soon followed along Mill Creek. While some of these structures are still extant today, and have been converted into homes or offices, others are in ruins and stand as symbols of Gladwyne’s old mill industry.

Gladwyne provides residents and visitors with a wide variety of parks and recreational centers. While it locally houses Rolling Hill Park, Valley Forge is a mere 20 minutes away, and offers various activities such as fly fishing, horseback riding, an R/C Model Airplane area, hiking and bicycling.

Gladwyne, with its village-like atmosphere, small town center and rustic houses, allows both residents and visitors a glimpse into Pennsylvania and the nation’s past. Its quaint character, large mansions and safe neighborhoods, make Gladwyne one of the most sought-after residential communities of the Main Line.