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Encyclopedia > Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania

Upper Darby Township
Township
Nickname : UD
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Delaware
Area 7.9 mi² (20.5 km²)
 - land 7.9 mi² (20.5 km²)
 - water 0.0 mi² (0 km²), 0%
Center
 - coordinates 39°57′30″N 75°18′29″W / 39.95833, -75.30806Coordinates: 39°57′30″N 75°18′29″W / 39.95833, -75.30806
 - elevation 230 ft (70.1 m)
Population 81,821 (2000)
Density 10,397.7 /mi² (4,014.6 /km²)
Mayor F. Raymond Shay
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 - summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Area code 610
Location of Upper Darby Township in Delaware County
Location of Upper Darby Township in Pennsylvania
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Website : http://www.upperdarby.org

Upper Darby Township is a township and largest municipality in Delaware County and the 5th largest municipality in the state of Pennsylvania. It was founded during a split from Darby Township on August 30, 1736. However it was not incorporated under the home rule charter until 1907. Located just 5.8 miles from Center City, and bordering the Philadelphia city limits via Cobbs Creek, many of its residents work in the city. The east-west Philadelphia subway (the 'El') terminates at 69th street, Upper Darby's principal business district. Several trolley and bus lines connect 69th Street Terminal to the western suburbs of Philadelphia. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 81,821. By 2005, the population was estimated at 79,620. In Pennsylvania, a township is a unit of local government (see civil township) subordinate to a county, and distinct from cities and boroughs. ... 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. ... Delaware County (also known colloquially as Delco) is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... 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. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... 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. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... 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. ... 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Image File history File links Size of this preview: 678 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (744 × 658 pixel, file size: 128 KB, MIME type: image/png) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Pennsylvania_Locator_Map. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_PA.svg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Pennsylvania ... Delaware County (also known colloquially as Delco) is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... 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. ... Darby Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... is the 242nd day of the year (243rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events January 26 - Stanislaus I of Poland abdicates his throne. ... Devolution or Home rule is the pooling of powers from central government to government at regional or local level. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ... “Miles” redirects here. ... Center City District, highlighted on a map of Philadelphia County. ... For other uses, see Philadelphia (disambiguation) and Philly. ... “Mass Transit” redirects here. ... The 69th Street Terminal is a SEPTA terminal in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. ...


Upper Darby is 65% residential, 25% commercial, and 8% other. Because of a home-rule charter adopted in the 1970s, the township utilizes a mayor-council form of management (other "First Class" townships in Pennsylvania have a board of commissioners divided into wards, and "Second Class" townships having a board of supervisors, which are usually elected "at-large"). The current mayor of Upper Darby is F. Raymond Shay.


It is the birthplace of singer, songwriter and record producer Todd Rundgren and two Saturday Night Live alumni- former head writer and cast member Tina Fey and cast member Cheri Oteri. Other notable residents include Lloyd Alexander, Jamie Kennedy, Vinnie Paz of Hip-Hop group Jedi Mind Tricks and Dr. Jack Ramsay. Todd Harry Rundgren (born June 22, 1948 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA), is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. ... This article is about the American television series. ... Elizabeth Stamatina Tina Fey (born May 18, 1970) is an American writer, comedian and an Emmy-winning actress. ... Cheri Oteri (born Cheryl Ann OTeari September 19, 1962) is an American actress and comedian known for her work on NBCs Saturday Night Live. ... 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. ... This article is about the actor. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Star Wars, see Jedi mind trick. ... Jack Ramsay This article refers to the basketball coach. ...

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.4 km² (7.9 mi²). The township lies on the edge of the Piedmont slightly above the City of Philadelphia (60 to 260 feet above sea level). The area is crossed by several small creeks. The borough of East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania is an enclave completely surrounded by Upper Darby Township; additionally, an exclave of Upper Darby Township is separated from the rest of the township. 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. ... Look up Borough in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... East Lansdowne is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... D is Bs exclave, but is not an enclave. ...


The Census-Designated Place of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania and the Community of Primos, Pennsylvania are part of Upper Darby Township. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Drexel Hill is a Census-designated place in Upper Darby Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ...


Adjacent municipalities

Haverford Township (named after the town of Haverfordwest in Wales) is a township in Delaware County, near Philadelphia in southeastern Pennsylvania, United States. ... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City 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 Mayor John F. Street (D) Area    - City 369. ... East Lansdowne is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Yeadon is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Lansdowne 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. ... Aldan is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Darby Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ... 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. ...

History

The area was first settled in the late 1653 by a group of 100 Swedes. The abundance of creeks and streams in the area favored the development of mills and it was in Upper Darby that the first mills in Delaware County could be found. The mill trade greatly increased the population of Upper Darby, from just over 800 in 1800 to almost 5000 by 1890. The Swedish Cabin, thought to have been built in 1654, is located on Creek Road along the Darby Creek and is believed by many to be a remnant of the early Swedes, who introduced the log cabin to this area. Today the "Swedish Cabin" is designated with a Pennsylvania Historical Marker. The Cabin is also on the National Register of Historic Places. Darby Creek can refer to: A creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, which empties into the Delaware River just south of the city limits of Philadelphia, near Philadelphia International Airport. ... For the political organization that supports the United States Republican Party, see Log Cabin Republican. ...


Upper Darby Township was settled by Quakers and formed out of Darby Township in 1736. In 1798, Upper Darby was one of the several municipalities that voted to secede from Chester County and form a new county, hence Delaware County was established with the seat at Chester City. In 1851 the seat was moved to Media, where it remains today. The Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers, or Friends, is a religious community founded in England in the 17th century. ... Darby Township is a township located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ...


Reflecting its Quaker beginnings, Upper Darby was active in the antislavery movement. Many homes in the area were stops on the Underground Railroad. Two regiments from Upper Darby took part in the fighting in the American Civil War, and one, the 106th, was involved in the Battle of Antietam. The business district is noted for many fine examples of Art Deco style buildings. The 20th century saw a population explosion in Upper Darby. By the 1960s it ranked as the 7th most populous municipality in Pennsylvania, eclipsing such towns as Harrisburg (the state capital), Chester and Bethlehem. This article is about slave escape route. ... Battle of Antietam Conflict American Civil War Date September 16–18, 1862 Place Near Sharpsburg, Maryland Result (Union strategic victory) The Battle of Antietam (known as the Battle of Sharpsburg in the South), fought on Wednesday, September 17, 1862 near Sharpsburg, Maryland, was the first major battle of the...


Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 81,821 people, 32,551 households, and 20,474 families residing in the township. The population density was 4,014.1/km² (10,397.7/mi²). There were 34,322 housing units at an average density of 1,683.8/km² (4,361.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 77.27% White, 11.33% African American, 0.12% Native American, 8.86% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races and 1.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.64% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 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 32,551 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.23. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


In the township the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64 and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $41,489, and median income for a family was $52,500. Males had a median income of $38,090 versus $30,416 for females. The per capita income for the township was $20,770. About 7.3% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 6.9% 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. ...


Education

Upper Darby Township's Public Education is served by the Upper Darby School District. In all, the 12 Public Schools plus the Kindergarten Center serve nearly 12,000 students. Upper Darby High School is the largest High School in the State of Pennsylvania with well over 4,000 students. In addition to the public school district, Upper Darby is home to several parochial and private schools of Children. Monsignor Bonner High School and Archbishop Prendergast High School, both Roman Catholic are the largest private school in the Township. Both schools offer grades 9-12 with a combined enrollment close to 2,000 students. In addition to the two high schools, there are nine parochial primary and middle schools located in the Township including the St. Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments, with a combined enrollment of 2,867. Almost all of the private academic schools in the Township are administered by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia except for the Holy Family Academy, which is a Catholic academy run by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. Upper Darby School District is a school district of approximately 12,000 students in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania. ... It has been suggested that Upper Darby High Schools Wall of Fame be merged into this article or section. ... Monsignor Bonner High School is an all-male Augustinian Catholic High School in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia. ... Archbishop Prendergast High School is an all-female Catholic High School in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... As of 2003, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia covers the City and County of Philadelphia as well as Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania. ...


Also available to residents of Upper Darby and surrounding areas is the Upper Darby Adult Evening Program (UDAEP). UDAEP offers professional development and general education classes to township residents. UDAEP is an independent non-profit entity separate from the Upper Darby School District. Upper Darby School District is a school district of approximately 12,000 students in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania. ...


Public schools

  • Upper Darby High School
  • Beverly Hills Middle School
  • Drexel Hill Middle School
  • Aronimink Elementary School
  • Bywood Elementary School
  • Charles Kelly Elementary School (opened on September 4, 2007).
  • Garretford Elementary School
  • Highland Park Elementary School
  • Hillcrest Elementary School
  • Primos Elementary School
  • Stonehurst Hills Elementary School
  • Walter Senkow Elementary School
  • Westbrook Park Elementary School
  • Upper Darby Kindergarten Center (The former Drexel Hill Elementary School)

It has been suggested that Upper Darby High Schools Wall of Fame be merged into this article or section. ... Drexel Hill Middle School, located in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, United States, is one of the two middle schools in the Upper Darby School District. ...

Parochial schools

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

References in popular culture

  • The township is mentioned in the lyrics to "Get This Low" by Jedi Mind Tricks.

Star Wars, see Jedi mind trick. ...

References

External links


  Results from FactBites:
 
Upper Darby Township - Government (248 words)
This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the "Administrative Code of the Township of Upper Darby of 1976."
"Publish" shall mean to print in a newspaper of general circulation in Upper Darby Township the entire document or a brief summary thereof with a listing of places where copies have been filed and times when they are available for public inspection.
"Residents of Upper Darby Township" shall mean any person whose permanent place of habitation is fixed within the Township, and to which, whenever he or she is absent, he or she has the intention of returning.
Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (816 words)
The borough of East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania is an enclave completely surrounded by Upper Darby Township; additionally, an exclave of Upper Darby Township is separated from the rest of the township.
In the township the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64 and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older.
Upper Darby Township is served by the Upper Darby School District.
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