Norristown is the county seat of Montgomery County and sits along the Schuylkill River northwest of Philadelphia. The borough contains historic architecture, traditional rowhomes, commercial districts, government buildings, newer development, and residential neighborhoods reflecting its long role as a regional center.

The Montgomery County Courthouse anchors the downtown, while the nearby Schuylkill River Trail provides recreation and regional trail connections. SEPTA’s Norristown Transportation Center offers Regional Rail, bus, and Norristown High Speed Line service. Routes 202 and 422 and the nearby Pennsylvania Turnpike connect the borough with King of Prussia and communities throughout Montgomery County.