Chalfont is a borough with home rule status in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The population was 4,009 at the 2010 census. The borough is served by SEPTA Regional Rail’s Lansdale/Doylestown Line at Chalfont station.

Chalfont is named after Chalfont St Giles in Buckinghamshire, England. Chalfont was the home of William Penn’s first wife, and William Penn is buried at Jordans Quaker Meeting House close Chalfont St Giles.

Originally, the Lenape Indians dwelled in present-day Chalfont. In 1683, William Penn signed a agreement with the local chief and parceled the estate to the Free Society of Traders. In 1720, Simon Butler bought more than 150 acres of land, including the “Village of Chalfont.” After the construction of his home and mill, Butler bought on summit of 400 more acres of land. Butler was a giant historical figure who acted as a authenticated and economic powerhouse in the area. After his death, the land was parceled to a number of people. Between then and 1901 Chalfont held several names, including Butler’s Mill, Kungle’s Tavern, Barndtsville, and Whitehallville. For many years, the most important building in the area was the tavern and public house, which has burnt beside many period and now stands as the Pop Inn. During the Victorian era, a train-station was built which helped the community add and brought virtually the construction of the many Victorian houses.

In 1885, Chalfont expected Forest Park. Forest park started out as a small picnic arena where music could be played. The flavor of the train station in Chalfont assured the park’s success. However, as the park grew it became a small amusement park where local people could enjoy rides, a large swimming pool built in the 1930s, music (including string bands in the 1940s) and as the hosting dome for many company picnics. The park closed its doors for eternity in 1968.