Trappe, Pennsylvania

Trappe, Pennsylvania is borough of approximately 3700 individuals. It is located in Montgomery County, and is about 45 minutes northwest of Philadelphia. It is a town of mostly homes, with some agricultural and light commercial activities. Main Street has many shops and retains much if its village feel from previous centuries.

The borough was first settled in 1717 and formally incorporated in 1896. Of historical significance is the Augustus Lutheran Church, the oldest unchanged Lutheran Church building in continuous use in the United States. Also in Trappe is the home of Frederick Muhlenberg, first signer of the Bill of Rights and first Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

The borough government comprises an elected council of seven individuals and a mayor. There is a professional borough manager who is responsible for day-to-day administration of the borough.

In state government, residents of the borough are represented by Rep. Mike Vereb (150th State House District) and Sen. Andrew Dinniman (19th State Senate District). In federal government, the borough is represented by Rep. Jim Gerlach (6th Congressional District), Senator Arlen Specter, and Senator Robert Casey.

A map of Trappe can be found here.