Emmaus is a borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The population was 11,313 at the 2000 census. Emmaus is located six miles southwest of Allentown, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region of the state. Lehigh County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 160 miles (255 km)  - Length 280 miles (455 km)  - % water 2. ... Nickname: The Queen City Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Lehigh Founded 1762 Mayor Ed Pawlowski Area    - City 46. ... Counties comprising the Lehigh Valley Region of Pennsylvania For the railroad company, see Lehigh Valley Railroad. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 7.5 km² (2.9 mi²), all land, though parts of the Little Lehigh River, a tributary of the Lehigh River, flow just outside of the Emmaus border with Salisbury Township. Emmaus borders South Mountain. Emmaus's elevation is 260-feet-above-sea level. 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 Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... The Little Lehigh Creek is a tributary of Jordan Creek, approximately 24 miles (38. ... The Lehigh River is a tributary of the Delaware River, approximately 103 miles (166 km) long, in eastern Pennsylvania in the United States. ... Salisbury Township is a township located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. ... South Mountain is traditionally the southern boundary of the region known as the Lehigh Valley. ...

Emmaus is located at: 40°32′13″N, 75°29′45″W (40.536997, -75.495776)^GR1.

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 11,313 people, 4,985 households, and 3,155 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,511.4/km² (3,918.8/mi²). There were 5,186 housing units at an average density of 692.8/km² (1,796.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.89% White, 0.70% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.81% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.88% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% 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. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... 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 4,985 households out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.85. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the borough, the population was spread out with 21.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there are 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $44,181, and the median income for a family was $54,120. Males had a median income of $38,659 versus $25,331 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $23,245. About 2.2% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 7.9% 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. ...

History

Founding

Emmaus the time of its founding.

1800s

Iron ore was discovered nearby in the 1800s and served as a source of industrial growth for much of the 1800s and 1900s. In 1859, the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad East Branch brought trains to Emmaus. That same year, the town was incorporated into a borough. In 1869, the town's first blast furnace opened. The largest iron company was Donaldson Iron Company, which made cast iron pipes and other products until the company closed in 1943. During the 1800s, Emmaus was also a center of silk and cigar manufacturing. This heap of iron ore pellets will be used in steel production. ... 1859 (MDCCCLIX) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar). ... 1923 map The Reading Company (AAR reporting mark RDG), usually called the Reading Railroad, and officially known as the Philadelphia and Reading Rail Road and then the Philadelphia and Reading Railway until 1924, operated in southeast Pennsylvania and neighboring states. ... A borough is an administrative division used in the Canadian province of Quebec, in some states of the United States, and formerly in New Zealand. ... 1869 (MDCCCLXIX) is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... It has been suggested that Old Furnace, Ironbridge be merged into this article or section. ... Cast iron usually refers to grey cast iron, but can mean any of a group of iron-based alloys containing more than 2% carbon (alloys with less carbon are carbon steel by definition). ... 1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1943 calendar). ... Silk weaver Silk is a natural protein fibre that can be woven into textiles. ... Four cigars of different brands (from top: H. Upmann, Montecristo, Macanudo, Romeo y Julieta) An airtight cigar storage tube and a guillotine-style cutter A cigar is a tightly rolled bundle of dried and fermented tobacco, one end of which is ignited so that its smoke may be drawn into...

Origin of name

The borough was named for the Palestine village of Emmaus, where, according to Christian teachings, Jesus was seen by disciples following his crucifixion and resurrection. Palestine (from Latin: ; Hebrew: Pleshet, פלשתינה Palestina; Arabic: ‎ Filastīn, Falastīn) is one of several names for the geographic region between the Mediterranean Sea and the banks of the Jordan River with various adjoining lands. ... Supper at Emmaus by Caravaggio, 1601 Emmaus is the name of two places in Palestine. ... A Christian is a follower of Jesus of Nazareth, referred to as Christ. ... This article concerns critical reconstructions of the Historical Jesus. ...

Population trends

In 1940, public census statistics showed that 6,731 people lived in Emmaus. The population of the borough has since nearly doubled to 11,313, as of the 2000 census. Housing construction has reached the borough line in all directions, so significant continued population growth in the borough is unlikely. Outside the borough line, however, the local population continues to grow, particularly in neighboring Lower Macungie Township. 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1940 calendar). ... Lower Macungie Township is a township located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. ...

Historical sites

Emmaus is home to several residences and other properties that were constructed in the late 1700s and early 1800s and have been labeled historic sites by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Under Commonwealth law, the sites are protected from commercial and other development expansion in the borough.

Industry

Emmaus is the global headquarters of Rodale Press, one of the world's largest publishers of health-related books and magazines, including Men's Health, Prevention, and Runner's World magazines. Rodale Inc. ... Mens Health (MH), published by Rodale Press in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, United States, is the largest circulation mens lifestyle magazine in the world. ... Prevention is an American healthy lifestyle magazine, published by Rodale Press in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, in the United States. ... Runners World is a popular monthly magazine for recreational and competitive runners, published by Rodale Press in Emmaus, Pennsylvania and circulated globally. ...

Buckeye Pipe Line, a United States petroleum distributor, also is headquartered in Emmaus. Chief Financial Officer of Buckeye GP LLC - Gen. ... Pumpjack pumping an oil well near Sarnia, Ontario Ignacy Łukasiewicz - inventor of the refining of kerosene from crude oil. ...

Emmaus also is the home of Shangy's, a beer retailer and wholesaler with the largest number of domestic and imported beers in the U.S. The Emmaus-based beer distributor offers over 3,000 domestic and imported beer brands from its 35,000-square-foot Emmaus store. Shangy's is known for attracting beer enthusiasts throughout the nation, especially those seeking obscure domestic and imported beer brands[1]. Shangys, based in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, United States, is one of the largest distributors of United States domestic and foreign import beers in the United States. ... A selection of bottled beers A selection of cask beers Beer is one of the worlds oldest alcoholic beverages, possibly brewed for the first time over 10,000 years ago, according to renowned beer writer Michael Jackson. ...

Yocco's

One of the six Yocco's Hot Dogs restaurants, the Lehigh Valley-based fast food establishment known for their world-famous hot dogs and cheesesteaks, is located in Emmaus, at Pennsylvania Route 29 and Buckeye Road. The Emmaus Yocco's, which was opened in the 1980s, is known as Yocco's South. The original Yocco's, founded in 1922, is located in center city Allentown, on West Liberty Street. Yoccos Hot Dogs is a world-famous hot dog and cheesesteak establishment with four restaurants, each located in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania, in the United States. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Cheesesteak with Cheez Whiz, as prepared by Pats Steaks The cheesesteak, known outside the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area as the Philadelphia cheesesteak, Philly cheesesteak, or steak and cheese is a sandwich principally of sliced pieces of steak and one of three types of cheese. ... Pennsylvania Route 29 is a north-south state highway that runs through most of eastern Pennsylvania. ...

Public education

East Penn School District

Emmaus is part of the East Penn School District and comprises 25% of the district's population. The other jurisdictions in the district are the bordering townships of Lower Macungie and Upper Milford, the boroughs of Macungie and Alburtis, and parts of west-side Allentown. The school district has two middle schools (Eyer Middle School and Lower Macungie Middle School) for grades six through eight and six elementary schools (Alburtis, Jefferson, Lincoln, Macungie, Schoemaker and Wescosville) for kindergarten through fifth grade. The East Penn School District is a school district based in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Lower Macungie Township is a township located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. ... Upper Milford Township is a township located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. ... Macungie is a borough located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. ... Alburtis is a borough located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. ... Eyer Middle School is a public middle school located in Macungie, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania, in the United States. ... Lower Macungie Middle School is a public middle school located in Macungie, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania, in the United States. ...

Emmaus High School

Emmaus is served by one high school, Emmaus High School, for grades nine through twelve. As of the 2006-2007 academic year, the high school is attended by 2,783 students. Emmaus High School is a public high school located in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, in the United States. ...

External links

• Emmaus High School Official Home Page.
• Rodale Press Web Site.
• Yocco's South at MyTravelGuide.com.
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