Perkiomenville is an

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that is located in Montgomery County,

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, United States.

History

The community takes its name from nearby Perkiomen Creek.

Geography

Situated in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area of the

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, this community is part of the Eastern Standard time zone and is located on both sides of the Perkiomen Creek, which separates

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and Upper Frederick Township. Route 29 runs north-to-south through the village.

Notable people

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, football player *

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, biologist at

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References

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