History of North Codorus

North Codorus Township was incorporated on January 6, 1838 by a petition to the York County Courts, thereby separating it from Codorus Township. The Township covers an area of 33 square miles and has 57.71 miles of Township-maintained roads and 52.91 miles of state-maintained roads, with a population of 7,915 people as of the 2000 census. The Township maintains its rural atmosphere despite several large housing developments. The Village of Stoverstown, located within the Township, was known as Okete, Pennsylvania, which was named after an Indian tribe who had settled in the area. The Township is bounded by West Manchester, York, Spring Garden, Jackson, Heidelberg, Manheim, Codorus and Springfield Townships and Seven Valleys, Jefferson, and Spring Grove Boroughs. North Codorus Township almost completely surrounds York New Salem Borough.

Township Building
The North Codorus Township Municipal Building is located at 1986 Stoverstown Road at the west end of the Village of Stoverstown and houses the Township Office, Highway Department and Sewer Authority.

Community Park
		Behind the Municipal Building 15.6 acres have been developed to create a recreation park for use by the residents. Soccer fields, baseball fields and tennis courts are put to good use. A summer recreation program provides a great outlet for area children. Read more about our Community Park.

North Codorus Township Fire Company
Fifty years ago many members of this Community started the Stoverstown Fire Company, Station #12. At this time, they purchased their first fire truck and built a fire station on Fire Hall Road. Many dedicated volunteers who saw the need for the fire service to begin in their community accomplished all this.
As the community grew, so did the fire company and the need for many different types of emergency responses. Today emergency responses ranges from firefighting to vehicle, Residential and commercial rescue and medical assist calls with the local ambulance services.
		More fire equipment had to be purchased, a merger with the North Codorus Township was approved, a township fire chief was appointed and a new fire station was built on Salem Road in 1994. Today, Station #12 covers 33 square miles with over 8,000 residents, an approximately 70 community members volunteering their time.
Click here for North Codorus Township Fire Company contact information.

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