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Encyclopedia > Strasburg, Pennsylvania
Ice Cream Shop in central Strasburg on a rainy spring Saturday evening, 2007
Ice Cream Shop in central Strasburg on a rainy spring Saturday evening, 2007

Strasburg is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,800 at the 2000 census. It was named by the early settlers in memory of the city in Alsace from which they had come. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (3072 × 2304 pixel, file size: 3. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (3072 × 2304 pixel, file size: 3. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1988x1806, 170 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Strasburg, Pennsylvania ... Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, known as the Garden Spot of America since the 18th century, is located in the southeastern part of the state of Pennsylvania, in the United States. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... City flag City coat of arms Location Coordinates Time Zone CET (GMT +1) Administration Country Region Alsace Department Bas-Rhin (67) Intercommunality Urban Community of Strasbourg Mayor Fabienne Keller  (UMP) City Statistics Land area¹ 78. ... (New region flag) (Region logo) Location Administration Capital Regional President Departments Bas-Rhin Haut-Rhin Arrondissements 13 Cantons 75 Communes 903 Statistics Land area1 8,280 km² (??? mi) km² Population (Ranked 14th)  - January 1, 2006 est. ...


The center of the small town has pleasant and authentic historic ambiance. A stroll along Main Street from end to end will take about 30 minutes, passing a few restaurants and shops aimed mainly at tourists. The nearby Strasburg Rail Road is an important tourist location. The town is often called Train Town USA because of the many railroad attractions in town. Strasburg Railroad #90 Strasburg Railroad #475 The Strasburg Rail Road, located near Strasburg, Pennsylvania in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is a steam locomotive-powered tourist railroad dating back to 1832. ...

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General Information

  • ZIP code: 17579
  • Area code: 717
  • Local phone codes: 288, 455, 687, 983
  • In the Lampeter-Strasburg School District.

The Lampeter-Strasburg School District is a school district in rural Lancaster County that serves the towns of Lampeter, Strasburg, Refton, Willow Street, and New Providence. ...

Geography

Strasburg is located at 39°58′56″N, 76°10′58″W (39.982300, -76.182713)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.7 km² (1.0 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 (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,800 people, 1,110 households, and 798 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,049.6/km² (2,714.1/mi²). There were 1,135 housing units at an average density of 425.5/km² (1,100.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.64% White, 0.57% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% 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. ... 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 1,110 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.6% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.02. “Spouse” redirects here. ...


In the borough the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.


The median income for a household in the borough was $47,821, and the median income for a family was $56,829. Males had a median income of $38,946 versus $26,424 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $23,346. About 2.0% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 3.5% 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. ...


Notable residents

John Alexander Ahl (August 16, 1813-April 25, 1882) was a surgeon, real estate developer, paper mill and iron furnace operator, railroad executive and United States Congressman from Pennsylvania. ... The House of Representatives is the larger of two houses that make up the U.S. Congress, the other being the United States Senate. ...

Education

The borough is in the Lampeter-Strasburg School District. The Lampeter-Strasburg School District is a school district in rural Lancaster County that serves the towns of Lampeter, Strasburg, Refton, Willow Street, and New Providence. ...


Attractions

Train arriving at Strasburg Railroad Station
Train arriving at Strasburg Railroad Station

Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 584 pixelsFull resolution (2954 × 2158 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 584 pixelsFull resolution (2954 × 2158 pixel, file size: 2. ... The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, located on Route 741 just east of Strasburg, opened in 1975. ... Sight & Sound Theatres is a Christian theater company based in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, operating the Millennium Theatre and Living Waters Theatre in Strasburg, Pennsylvania. ... Strasburg Railroad #90 Strasburg Railroad #475 The Strasburg Rail Road, located near Strasburg, Pennsylvania in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is a steam locomotive-powered tourist railroad dating back to 1832. ...

Shopping

  • Amish Country Crafts
  • Peaceful Valley Amish Furniture
  • Strasburg Country Store and Creamery
  • The Shops of Train Town
  • Zook's Quilts, Crafts & Country Furniture
  • Strasburg Square (at 741 and 896)

Restaurants

  • Dining Car
  • Hershey Farm Restaurant
  • Iron Horse Inn
  • Pizza City
  • La Casetta Trattoria and Pizzaria
  • Timberline Restaurant & Lounge
  • Washington House Restaurant
  • Isaac's Family Restaurant

Lodging

  • Amish Lanterns Motel
  • Carriage House Motor Inn
  • Hershey Farm Motor Inn
  • Netherlands Inn & Suites
  • The Limestone Inn Bed and Breakfast

See also

The Amish (Amisch or Amische) (IPA: ) are an Anabaptist Christian denomination in the United States and Canada (Ontario and Manitoba) known for their plain dress and avoidance of modern conveniences such as cars and electricity. ...

References

    1. ^ (1963) Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who. 

External links


  Results from FactBites:
 
Strasburg, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (411 words)
Strasburg is a borough located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
It was named by the early settlers in memory of the city in Alsace from which they had come.
The Strasburg Rail Road is an important tourist location.
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