NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

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Conshohocken is a borough on the Schuylkill River in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in suburban Philadelphia. Its name stems from an old European merchant named Consholen.^[1] Historically a large mill town and industrial and manufacturing center, after the decline of industry in recent years Conshohocken has developed into a center of riverfront commercial and residential development.^[2] It is commonly referred to by its colloquial nickname, Conshy.^[3] The name 'Conshohocken' comes from 'Gueno-sheiki-hacking', meaning 'Pleasant Valley' in the native language of the Lenni Lanape tribe of the area's native Americans who first occupied the land over 300 years ago. Con-sho-hocken is pronounced exactly the way it's spelled. List of towns and boroughs in Pennsylvania, arranged in alphabetical order. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 534 pixel Image in higher resolution (1024 Ã— 683 pixel, file size: 380 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Facing southeast from the Fayette St. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Official language(s) English, Pennsylvania Dutch Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area Ranked 33rd - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 kmÂ²) - Width 280 miles (455 km) - Length 160 miles (255 km) - % water 2. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, â€² â€“ a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The or meter (see spelling differences) is a measure of length. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Metronome, a public art installation showing the time in New York City The Eastern Time Zone (ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of Northern America and the west coast of South America. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Eastern Daylight Time or EDT is equal to: In North America, Eastern Standard Time + 1, or UTC âˆ’ 4 hours. ... âˆ’12 | âˆ’11 | âˆ’10 | âˆ’9:30 | âˆ’9 | âˆ’8 | âˆ’7 | âˆ’6 | âˆ’5 | âˆ’4 | âˆ’3:30 | âˆ’3 | âˆ’2:30 | âˆ’2 | âˆ’1 | âˆ’0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Area codes 484, 610 and 835 are Commonwealth of Pennsylvania telephone area codes which serve the Southeast region of the state including the cities of Allentown and Bethlehem. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Pennsylvania_Locator_Map. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_PA.svgâ€Ž File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Pennsylvania ... The Schuylkill River, pronounced SKOO-kull (IPA: ), is a river in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Nickname: Motto: Philadelphia maneto - Let brotherly love continue Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States Commonwealth Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Government - Mayor John F. Street (D) Area - City 369. ... Amoskeag Canal, 1948, by Charles Sheeler A mill town is a community that grew up around one or more mills or factories, usually on a river that was used as a source of power in the days before electricity. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A residential area is a type of land use where the predominant use is residential. ...

The sister community of West Conshohocken is located across the Schuylkill. West Conshohocken is a borough located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ...

Geography

Conshohocken is located at 40°4′38″N, 75°18′7″W (40.077135, -75.302009)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (2.97%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 7,589 people, 3,329 households, and 1,834 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,989.9/km² (7,720.4/mi²). There were 3,518 housing units at an average density of 1,386.0/km² (3,578.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 89.88% White, 7.77% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.34% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 3,329 households out of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.5% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.9% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 3.02. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

In the borough the population was spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 35.9% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.1 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $43,599, and the median income for a family was $50,601. Males had a median income of $36,299 versus $30,541 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $22,128. About 4.2% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Politics and History

Conshohocken has a city manager form of government with a mayor and a seven-member borough council. The mayor is John Boccella. The council-manager government is one of 2 main variations of representative municipal government (for contrast, also see Mayor-Council government). ... A mayor (from the Latin mÄior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ...

Conshohocken was founded in 1830 and incorporated in 1852. In 1890, the population stood at 5,470; in 1900, 5,762; in 1910, 7,480; and in 1940, 10,776. The population was 7,589 at the 2000 census. In the Lenape language, "conshohocken" meant "pleasant valley". Liberty Leading the People by EugÃ¨ne Delacroix commemorates the July Revolution 1830 (MDCCCXXX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1852 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1890 (MDCCCXC) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar). ... Year 1900 (MCM) was an exceptional common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar, but a leap year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. ... 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Lenape (also called Delaware) is a language in the Algonquian language family spoken by the Lenape people. ...

The borough is part of the Seventh Congressional District (represented by Rep. Joe Sestak), the 148th State House District (represented by Rep. Michael Gerber) and the 17th State Senate District (represented by Sen. Constance Williams). Pennsylvanias 7th congressional district is one of Pennsylvanias voting districts for the United States House of Representatives. ... Joseph A. Sestak Jr. ...

One ward in Conshohocken sits in the 6th congressional district (Congressman Jim Gerlach)

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Townships	Abington \| Cheltenham \| Douglass \| East Norriton \| Franconia \| Hatfield \| Horsham \| Limerick \| Lower Frederick \| Lower Gwynedd \| Lower Merion \| Lower Moreland \| Lower Pottsgrove \| Lower Providence \| Lower Salford \| Marlborough \| Montgomery \| New Hanover \| Perkiomen \| Plymouth \| Salford \| Skippack \| Springfield \| Towamencin \| Upper Dublin \| Upper Frederick \| Upper Gwynedd \| Upper Hanover \| Upper Merion \| Upper Moreland \| Upper Pottsgrove \| Upper Providence \| Upper Salford \| West Norriton \| West Pottsgrove \| Whitemarsh \| Whitpain \| Worcester A civil township is a widely-used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to a county. ... Abington Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Cheltenham Township is a township near Philadelphia in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Douglass Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... East Norriton Township is a census-designated place and township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Franconia Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Hatfield Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Horsham Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Limerick Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Lower Frederick Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Lower Gwynedd Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Lower Merion Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and part of the Pennsylvania Main Line. ... Lower Moreland Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Lower Pottsgrove Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Lower Providence Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Lower Salford Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Marlborough Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Montgomery Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... New Hanover Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Perkiomen Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Plymouth Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Salford Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Skippack Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Springfield Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Towamencin Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Upper Dublin Township is an upper middle class township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Upper Frederick Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Upper Gwynedd Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Upper Hanover Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Upper Merion Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Upper Moreland Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Upper Pottsgrove Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Upper Providence Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Upper Salford Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... West Norriton Township is a census-designated place and township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... West Pottsgrove Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Whitemarsh Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Whitpain Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Worcester Township is a township located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ...
Communities and CDPs	Ardmore \| Audubon \| Bala Cynwyd \| Barren Hill \| Bethayres \| Blue Bell \| Bryn Mawr \| Dresher \| Eagleville \| Elkins Park \| Evansburg \| Flourtown \| Fort Washington \| Gilbertsville \| Gladwyne \| Glenside \| Halfway House \| Harleysville \| Haverford \| Horsham \| King of Prussia \| Kulpsville \| Lafayette Hill \| Maple Glen \| Melrose Park \| Merion \| Montgomeryville \| Oreland \| Penn Wynne \| Plymouth Meeting \| Pottsgrove \| Rosemont \| Sanatoga \| Skippack \| Spring House \| Spring Mount \| Stowe \| Trooper \| Villanova \| Willow Grove \| Wyncote \| Wyndmoor \| Wynnewood It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Ardmore is an unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Audubon is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... 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Elkins Park is an unincorporated community, portions of which are located in both Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania and Abington Township, Pennsylvania in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Evansburg is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Flourtown is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Hillside houses in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania Fort Washington is an unincorporated census-designated place and suburb of Philadelphia in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Gilbertsville is a census-designated place (C.D.P.) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Gladwyne is a very affluent suburb of Philadelphia located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Glenside is a census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Halfway House is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Harleysville is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Haverford Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. ... Horsham is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... King of Prussia is an unincorporated community in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Kulpsville is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Lafayette Hill is a small unincorporated community in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Maple Glen is a census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Melrose Park is a town in Cheltenham township. ... Merion is a community in Pennsylvania state of the United States. ... Montgomeryville is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Oreland is a census-designated place (CDP) in Springfield Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and Upper Dublin Township, Pennsylvania, just outside of the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia, with a ZIP code of 19075. ... Penn Wynne is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Plymouth Meeting is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Pottsgrove is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Rosemont is a community in Pennsylvania on the Pennsylvania Main Line lying partly in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania and partly in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania. ... Sanatoga is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Skippack is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Spring House is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Spring Mount is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Stowe is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Trooper is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Villanova is an unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Willow Grove is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, about 10 miles north of Philadelphia. ... Wyncote is a census-designated place located in Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Wyndmoor is a census-designated place located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

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