NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

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Drexel Hill is a Census-designated place in Upper Darby Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Drexel Hill is located about 5.8 miles from Center City, Philadelphia. The population was 29,364 at the 2000 census. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... 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. ... Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Upper Darby Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA. That split from Darby Township on August 30, 1736. ... 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 metre (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 ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Upper Darby Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA. That split from Darby Township on August 30, 1736. ... Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Center City District, highlighted on a map of Philadelphia County. ...

Geography

Drexel Hill is located at 39°56′60″N, 75°18′7″W (39.949962, -75.301841)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.3 km² (3.2 mi²), all land. 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. ...

Drexelbrook: Secluded within the western suburbs of Philadelphia, in Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Drexelbrook's colonial garden community provides safe neighborhood living for its residents. Nickname: Motto: Philadelphia maneto - Let brotherly love continue Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Government - Mayor John F. Street (D) Area - City 142. ... Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ...

The property encompasses 1,223 homes in 90 federal style buildings, a small business center and over 2,600 parking spaces, including 520 private garages. The community provides recreational areas for all ages. There are playgrounds and walking paths throughout.

Television personality Dick Clark, resided here from 1954 to 1956 before moving to Wallingford, Pennsylvania, while hosting Barr’s Diamond Theater and a radio show on WFIL, prior to being selected to host American Bandstand. Dick Clark redirects here. ... 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A sign on Providence Road The Wallingford Wawa Wallingford is an unincorporated community in Nether Providence Township, Delaware County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... WFIL is the name of a radio station, and also the former name of a television station, serving the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Dick Clark, host of American Bandstand American Bandstand was a long-running dance music television show that aired in various versions from 1952 to 1989. ...

Another television personality, Ed McMahon, also resided here, as Dick Clark's neighbor, prior to teaming up with Johnny Carson on Do You Trust Your Wife?, then The Tonight Show. Ed McMahon During One of Johnny Carsons Monologues on the Tonight Show Ed McMahon (born Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr. ... For other people named John Carson, see John Carson (disambiguation). ... Who Do You Trust? was a fairly popular game show during the 1950s and 1960s emceed by Johnny Carson. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Famous children's author Lloyd Alexander also lives in Drexel Hill with his wife and several cats. Cosette Dwyer is an amazing author. ... Book cover of The High King Lloyd Chudley Alexander (born January 30, 1924) is the author of a number of fantasy books for children and adolescents, as well as several adult novels. ...

Historic Sites: The house of Thomas Garrett, a famed abolitionist, lies on Garrett Road (Named in his honor) and Maple Avenue in Drexel Hill. Garrett resided here before 1922 and would later work as a station master on the last stop on the Underground Railroad. The Swedish Log Cabin on Creek Road alongside the Darby Creek is possibly the oldest log house in North America. Thomas Garrett (born Thomas Garrett Jr. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 29,364 people, 11,896 households, and 7,506 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,521.0/km² (9,113.9/mi²). There were 12,328 housing units at an average density of 1,478.2/km² (3,826.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.05% White, 1.98% African American, 0.10% Native American, 3.85% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% 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. ...

The largest ethnic groups in Drexel Hill are: Irish (34.0%), Italian (25.6%), German (13.7%), English (9.9%) and Polish (4.4%). British Americans are Americans whose ancestry stems, either wholly or in part, from one of the four constituent nations of the United Kingdom. ...

There were 11,896 households out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.19. â€œMatrimonyâ€ redirects here. ...

In the CDP the population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $48,765, and the median income for a family was $65,862. Males had a median income of $42,841 versus $31,904 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,471. About 3.5% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 6.0% 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. ...

Transportation

SEPTA

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority runs two Trolley Lines through Drexel Hill, Route 101 Media and Route 102 Sharon Hill. SEPTA also runs buses through Drexel Hill, the Bus Routes 107, 110, 111, 115 and 122 all run through Drexel Hill. SEPTA redirects here. ... The Suburban Trolley Lines operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) as Routes 101 (Media) and 102 (Sharon Hill) of the Suburban Transit Division, are the remaining portion of the former Red Arrow trolley system operated by the Philadelphia Suburban Transportation Company. ... Sharon Hill is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... SEPTA redirects here. ...

Bernard McNelis, former resident of Drexel Hill and famed treasurer of local union # ? helped operate the 102 trolley line and later went on to become national local union rep based out of Ohio.

Major Roads

The major roads running through Drexel Hill are Township Line Road (Route One), State Road, Burmont Road, Garrett Road, Lansdowne Avenue, Marshall Road, Drexel Avenue and Shadeland Avenue.

Public Schools

Upper Darby High School (UDHS) is the largest high school by enrollment in the state of Pennsylvania. ...

Parochial Schools

Monsignor Bonner High School is an all-male Augustinian Catholic High School in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. ... Archbishop Prendergast High School is an all-female Catholic High School in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. ...

External links

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Cities	Chester Image File history File links Map_of_Pennsylvania_highlighting_Delaware_County. ... Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... 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. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Motto: Everybodys Hometown Location Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Government Country United States State Pennsylvania County Delaware Incorporated 1850 (Borough) Geographical characteristics Area Borough 1. ... Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Chester is a city in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, population 36,854 at the 2000 census. ...
Boroughs	Aldan \| Brookhaven \| Chester Heights \| Clifton Heights \| Collingdale \| Colwyn \| Darby \| East Lansdowne \| Eddystone \| Folcroft \| Glenolden \| Lansdowne \| Marcus Hook \| Media \| Millbourne \| Morton \| Norwood \| Parkside \| Prospect Park \| Ridley Park \| Rose Valley \| Rutledge \| Sharon Hill \| Swarthmore \| Trainer \| Upland \| Yeadon Look up Borough in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Aldan is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Brookhaven is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Chester Heights is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Clifton Heights is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Collingdale is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Colwyn is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Darby is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, 5 miles (8 km) southwest of Philadelphia and on Darby Creek. ... East Lansdowne is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Eddystone is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Folcroft is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Glenolden is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Lansdowne is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Marcus Hook is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Millbourne is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Morton is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Norwood is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Parkside is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Prospect Park is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Ridley Park is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Rose Valley is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Rutledge is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Sharon Hill is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Swarthmore is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Trainer is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Upland is a borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Yeadon is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. ...
Townships	Aston \| Bethel \| Chadds Ford \| Chester \| Concord \| Darby \| Edgmont \| Haverford \| Lower Chichester \| Marple \| Middletown \| Nether Providence \| Newtown \| Radnor \| Ridley \| Springfield \| Thornbury \| Tinicum \| Upper Chichester \| Upper Darby \| Upper Providence A civil township is a widely-used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to a county. ... Aston Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Bethel Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania is a small township 30 miles southwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in Delaware County. ... Chester Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Concord Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Darby Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Edgmont Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Haverford Township (named after the town of Haverfordwest in Wales) is a township in Delaware County, near Philadelphia in southeastern Pennsylvania, United States. ... Lower Chichester Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Marple Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Middletown Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Nether Providence Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Newtown Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Radnor Township is a municipality in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Ridley Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Springfield Township, or simply Springfield, is a township and a Census Designated Place in Delaware County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Thornbury Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Tinicum Township is a census-designated place and township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Upper Chichester Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Upper Darby Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA. That split from Darby Township on August 30, 1736. ... Upper Providence Township is a census-designated place and township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ...
Communities and CDPs	Ardmore \| Boothwyn \| Broomall \| Cheyney \| Drexel Hill \| Folsom \| Garnet Valley \| Garrett Hill \| Glen Mills \| Gradyville \| Haverford \| Havertown \| Lima \| Linwood \| Radnor \| Riddlewood \| Rosemont \| Secane \| St. Davids \| Strafford \| Village Green-Green Ridge \| Villanova \| Wallingford \| Wayne \| Woodlyn 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. ... Boothwyn is a census-designated place located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Broomall is a census-designated place located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Cheyney is a town located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Folsom is a census-designated place located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania was founded in late 2006 by the removal of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania from Bethel Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Garrett Hill is a community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania approximately 10 miles northwest of Philadelphia. ... Glen Mills is a town (population roughly 1,000) located in Thornbury Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Haverford Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. ... Havertown (population roughly 35,000) is a residential suburban community in Haverford Township, Pennsylvania, located approximately 7 miles from the center of Philadelphia, and is part of Delaware County. ... Lima is a census-designated place located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Linwood is a census-designated place located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Radnor Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Riddlewood is a residential housing development in Middletown Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia in the United States. ... Rosemont is a community in Pennsylvania on the Pennsylvania Main Line lying partly in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania and partly in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania. ... Secane is a small town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... St. ... The king of Strafford Pennsylvania is Ryan Schwalm the Great who has foced the people of Strafford into exile If anyone should find this message, please get word Im alive and stranded on an island somewhere in the Strafford he is coming Im scared send help. ... Village Green-Green Ridge is a census-designated place located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... Villanova is an unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... A sign on Providence Road The Wallingford Wawa Wallingford is an unincorporated community in Nether Providence Township, Delaware County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Wayne is a community within the Main Line of Pennsylvania. ... Woodlyn is a census-designated place located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ...

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