Stevens Township

Geography, Topography, and History

The Township of Stevens geographical location in the County is along the central portion of the eastern border. The Township is bound in the north by Pike Township, the east by Susquehanna County, the south by Tuscarora Township, the southwest by Wyalusing Township, and the west by Herrick Township. Stevens Township has several creeks flowing throughout the Township, which include: Mill Creek, Cold Creek, Wyalusing Creek, Bennet Creek, and Ross Creek. Major roads that travel through the Township include: Route 467, Route 706 and Spring Hill.

The Township of Stevens is the newest Township of Bradford County that was formed from Pike Township in 1926. It shares much of its early historical background with Pike Township.

Local Government and Current Data

The Township of Stevens has three elected supervisors that run the Township as well as a secretary. Stevens Township has opted out of organizing a planning commission, comprehensive plan, zoning board, and zoning ordinances. Each subdivision and land development occurring within the Township must meet the regulations and standards held by the Office of Planning and Grants for the County.

A point of interest in Stevensville is the 200- acre Alpine Meadow Lake Campgrounds, where camping season lasts from April 15th to October 15th each year. Fishing is available all year round as there are two lakes that total over 30 acres. Boating is also available as well. For local chapels in the Township, there is the Stevensville Presbyterian Church.

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