In 1922 and 1923, some residents and manufacturers wanted to divide the township into two separate townships using the voting districts as a guide. There were two districts-Upper and Lower. The Upper District consisted of King of Prussia, Port Kennedy, Abrams, and Red Hill. The Lower District contained the more populated areas of Gulph Mills, Swedeland, Swedesburg, Rebel Hill, and the outlying farm areas that would eventually become Hughes Park and King Manor. At the time, the Lower District had more industrial and residential areas and wanted the benefits of first class township status.
(Source: King of Prussia Historical Society)
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