Kennett Township Email Format
Government AdministrationPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
Kennett Township is a local government entity in Chester County, designated as a Second Class Township, with administrative offices in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. It encompasses about 15 square miles and serves approximately 8,500 residents within a small-to-mid-sized municipal government. The area is frequently called the Mushroom Capital of the World, reflecting local identity as well as its governance focus on openness and open-space preservation. The township aims to support resident well-being through transparent governance and prudent stewardship of community resources. Recent initiatives include a partnership with the Kennett Underground Railroad Center to rehabilitate a historic property once used as a station on routes to freedom, illustrating a commitment to preserving local heritage. In mid-2024, Kennett Township also announced plans to develop the Five Points intersection, signaling ongoing infrastructure and public-works efforts to enhance the community.