Over time , New Westminster and then Vancouver developed into urban centres , but Langley Township remained predominantly a rural community .
The Township of Langley was incorporated on April 26 , 1873 , with James W. Mackie as its first elected warden .
Over time , New Westminster and then Vancouver developed into urban centres , but Township of Langley   remained predominantly a rural community .
The Township of Langley was incorporated on April 26 , 1873 , with James W. Mackie as its first elected warden .