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Wrightsville is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,223 at the 2000 census. Wrightsville borough has a police department and also a 100% Volunteer Fire Department. York County 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 kmÂ²) - Width 280 miles (455 km) - Length 160 miles (255 km) - % water 2. ...

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Geography

Wrightsville is located at 40°1′28″N, 76°31′52″W (40.024481, -76.531221)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.6 km² (0.6 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. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,223 people, 955 households, and 606 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,384.4/km² (3,572.8/mi²). There were 1,009 housing units at an average density of 628.4/km² (1,621.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.62% White, 0.40% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.02% 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 955 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.86. 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 borough the population was spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $37,379, and the median income for a family was $47,083. Males had a median income of $33,587 versus $23,073 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $18,711. About 4.9% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 10.6% 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. ...

Trivia

According to a plaque at Samuel S. Lewis State Park, which overlooks Wrightsville and the Susquehanna River, Wrightsville was George Washington's first choice as location of the Capital of the United States.
The world's longest covered bridge (5,960 feet) once spanned the Susquehanna from Wrightsville to neighboring Columbia in Lancaster County. Built in 1814, it was destroyed by high water and ice in 1832. A replacement bridge was burned in June of 1863 by state militia during the Gettysburg Campaign in the American Civil War. Confederate troops under John Brown Gordon formed a bucket brigade to save the town from fire. Yet another replacement covered bridge was destroyed by a windstorm a few years later. The final bridge, the Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge, was a steel open-air bridge constructed in 1896 and razed in the early 1960s.

The town of Wrightsville was the chosen location for the rekindling of the "War of the Roses" between the York Revolution and the Lancaster Barnstormers baseball teams. Wrightsville was chosen for its location on the Susquehanna River, the boundary between York and Lancaster counties.

Samuel S. Lewis State Park is a 85 acre (0. ... The Susquehanna River (originally Sasquesahanough per the 1612 John Smith map) is a river located in the northeastern United States. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732 â€“ December 14, 1799)[1] led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775â€“1783), and in 1789 was elected the first President of the United States of America. ... A covered bridge is a bridge, often single-lane, with enclosed sides and a roof. ... 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. ... Lebanese Kataeb militia A Militia is an organization of citizens to provide defense, emergency or paramilitary service, or those engaged in such activity. ... Meade and Lee of Gettysburg Gettysburg Campaign (through July 3); cavalry movements shown with dashed lines. ... Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total... Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God, Our Vindicator) Anthem (none official) God Save the South (unofficial) The Bonnie Blue Flag (unofficial) Dixie (unofficial) Capital Montgomery, Alabama (until May 29, 1861) Richmond, Virginia (May 29, 1861â€“April 2, 1865) Danville, Virginia (from April 3, 1865) Language(s) English (de facto) Religion... John Brown Gordon John Brown Gordon (February 6, 1832 â€“ January 9, 1904) was one of Robert E. Lees most trusted Confederate generals during the American Civil War. ... The Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge once carried the York Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad across the Susquehanna River between Columbia and Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ... League affiliations Atlantic League of Professional Baseball South Division Name York Revolution (2007-present) Current uniform Nicknames the Revs Colors Continental navy, brass, silver, Sergeants red Ballpark Sovereign Bank Stadium Championships League titles Division titles Owner(s)/Operated By: Opening Day Partners Manager: Chris Hoiles General Manager: Matt O... League affiliations Atlantic League of Professional Baseball South Division Name Lancaster Barnstormers (2005-present) Team Colors navy blue, red, khaki Ballpark Clipper Magazine Stadium Championships League titles: (1) 2006 Division titles: (1) 2006 Owner(s)/Operated By: Opening Day Partners General Manager: Rick Wise Manager: Kevin Cummings Media: Lancaster Intelligencer... The Susquehanna River (originally Sasquesahanough per the 1612 John Smith map) is a river located in the northeastern United States. ... York County is a county located in the U.S. state of 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. ...

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	v • d • e Municipalities and communities of York County, Pennsylvania County seat: York
Cities	York Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Image File history File links Map_of_Pennsylvania_highlighting_York_County. ... York County 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 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. ... Nickname: Coordinates: , Country United States State Pennsylvania County York Incorporated - Borough September 24, 1787 - City January 11, 1887 Government - Mayor John Brenner Area - City 5. ... Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Nickname: Coordinates: , Country United States State Pennsylvania County York Incorporated - Borough September 24, 1787 - City January 11, 1887 Government - Mayor John Brenner Area - City 5. ...
Boroughs	Cross Roads \| Dallastown \| Delta \| Dillsburg \| Dover \| East Prospect \| Fawn Grove \| Felton \| Franklintown \| Glen Rock \| Goldsboro \| Hallam \| Hanover \| Jacobus \| Jefferson \| Lewisberry \| Loganville \| Manchester \| Mount Wolf \| New Freedom \| New Salem \| North York \| Railroad \| Red Lion \| Seven Valleys \| Shrewsbury \| Spring Grove \| Stewartstown \| Wellsville \| West York \| Windsor \| Winterstown \| Wrightsville \| Yoe \| York Haven \| Yorkana Look up Borough in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Cross Roads is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Dallastown is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Delta is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Dillsburg is a borough in Carroll Township in northwestern York County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Dover is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... East Prospect is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Fawn Grove is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Felton is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Franklintown is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Glen Rock is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Goldsboro is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Hallam is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Motto: Fiat Justitia (Let Justice be Done) Location Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Government Country United States State Pennsylvania County York Mayor Maggie Hormel Founded Incorporated 1730 1815 Geographical characteristics Area Borough 9. ... Jacobus is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Jefferson is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Lewisberry is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Loganville is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Manchester is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Mount Wolf is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... New Freedom is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania. ... New Salem is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... North York is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Railroad is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Red Lion is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1880. ... Seven Valleys is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Shrewsbury is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Spring Grove is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Stewartstown is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... For other places with this name, see Wellsville. ... West York is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Windsor is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Winterstown is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Yoe is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... York Haven is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Yorkana is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ...
Townships	Carroll \| Chanceford \| Codorus \| Conewago \| Dover \| East Hopewell \| East Manchester \| Fairview \| Fawn \| Franklin \| Heidelberg \| Hellam \| Hopewell \| Jackson \| Lower Chanceford \| Lower Windsor \| Manchester \| Manheim \| Monaghan \| Newberry \| North Codorus \| North Hopewell \| Paradise \| Peach Bottom \| Penn \| Shrewsbury \| Spring Garden \| Springettsbury \| Springfield \| Warrington \| Washington \| West Manchester \| West Manheim \| Windsor \| York A civil township is a widely-used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to a county. ... Carroll Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Chanceford Township is a township located in the southeastern portion of York County, Pennsylvania. ... Codorus Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Conewago Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania, USA. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 5,278. ... Dover Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... East Hopewell Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... East Manchester Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania, USA. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 5,078. ... Fairview Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Fawn Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Franklin Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Heidelberg Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Hellam Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Hopewell Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Jackson Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Lower Chanceford Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Lower Windsor Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Manchester Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Manheim Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Monaghan Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Newberry Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... North Codorus Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... North Hopewell Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Paradise Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Peach Bottom Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Penn Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Shrewsbury Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Spring Garden Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Springettsbury Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Springfield Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Warrington Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania, USA. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 4,435. ... Washington Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... West Manchester Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... West Manheim Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Windsor Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... York Township is a township located in York County, Pennsylvania. ...
Communities and CDPs	East York \| Emigsville \| Grantley \| Parkville \| Pennville \| Shiloh \| Springetts Manor-Yorklyn \| Spry \| Stonybrook-Wilshire \| Susquehanna Trails \| Tyler Run-Queens Gate \| Valley Green \| Valley View \| Weigelstown 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. ... East York is a census-designated place located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Emigsville is a census-designated place located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Grantley is a census-designated place located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Parkville is a census-designated place located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Pennville is a census-designated place located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Shiloh is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in West Manchester Township, York County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Springetts Manor-Yorklyn is a census-designated place located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Spry is a census-designated place located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Stonybrook-Wilshire is a census-designated place located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Susquehanna Trails is a census-designated place located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Tyler Run-Queens Gate is a census-designated place located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Valley Green is a census-designated place located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Valley View is a census-designated place located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Weigelstown is a census-designated place located in York County, Pennsylvania. ...

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