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Encyclopedia > York County, Pennsylvania
York County, Pennsylvania
Seal of York County, Pennsylvania
Map
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting York County
Location in the state of Pennsylvania
Statistics
Formed August 19, 1749
Seat York
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

2,358 km² (910 mi²)
2,343 km² (904 mi²)
15 km² (6 mi²), 0.64%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density

381,751
163/km² 
Website: www.york-county.org

York County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2004, the estimated population was 401,613. York County is located in the Susquehanna Valley, a large fertile agricultural region in south-central Pennsylvania. Image File history File links York_County_pa_seal. ... Image File history File links Map_of_Pennsylvania_highlighting_York_County. ... August 19 is the 231st day of the year (232nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events While in debtors prison, John Cleland writes Fanny Hill (Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure). ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Nickname: The White Rose City Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County York Incorporated  - Borough September 24, 1787  - City January 11, 1887 Mayor John Brenner Area    - City 13. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... 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. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities referred to... This article is about the U.S. State. ... The Susquehanna River is a river in the northeastern United States, approximately 410 mi (715 km) long. ...


York County was created on August 19, 1749 from part of Lancaster County and named either for the Duke of York, an early patron of the Penn family, or for the city and shire of York in England. Its county seat is the city of York6. August 19 is the 231st day of the year (232nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events While in debtors prison, John Cleland writes Fanny Hill (Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure). ... Lancaster County is a county located in the south-central portion of the state of Pennsylvania in the Susquehanna Valley. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Nickname: The White Rose City Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County York Incorporated  - Borough September 24, 1787  - City January 11, 1887 Mayor John Brenner Area    - City 13. ... 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. ...

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,358 km² (910 mi²). 2,343 km² (904 mi²) of it is land and 15 km² (6 mi²) of it (0.64%) is water. The county is bound to its eastern border by the Susquehanna River. Its southern border is the Mason-Dixon Line, which separates Pennsylvania and Maryland. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) 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. ... The Susquehanna River is a river in the northeastern United States. ... The original Mason-Dixon Line The Mason–Dixon Line (or Mason and Dixons Line) is a line of demarcation between four states in the United States. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ...


Adjacent counties

Cumberland County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania and is one of four counties comprising the greater Harrisburg metropolitan area. ... Dauphin County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania and is one of four counties comprising the greater Harrisburg metropolitan area. ... Lancaster County is a county located in the south-central portion of the state of Pennsylvania in the Susquehanna Valley. ... Harford County is a county located in the northeastern region of the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Baltimore County is a suburban county located in the northern portion of the State of Maryland. ... Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ...

Demographics


A farm in York County, Pennsylvania

As of the census² of 2000, there were 381,751 people, 148,219 households, and 105,531 families residing in the county. The population density was 163/km² (422/mi²). There were 156,720 housing units at an average density of 67/km² (173/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.76% White, 3.69% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.39% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.96% of the population. A farm in York County, Pennsylvania From http://www. ... 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 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. ... 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 148,219 households out of which 32.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.30% were married couples living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 23.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.20% 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 2.98. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


In the county, the population was spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 30.30% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.80 males.


Politics

As of November 2006, there are 275,269 registered voters in York County [1]. 67 die and about 300,000 people are affected by floods in Ethiopias Somali Region of Ogaden after the Shabelle River bursts its banks. ...

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Municipalities in York County

Map of York County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Cities and Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).

Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following cities, boroughs and townships are located in York County: Image File history File links Map_of_York_County_Pennsylvania_With_Municipal_and_Township_Labels. ... Image File history File links Map_of_York_County_Pennsylvania_With_Municipal_and_Township_Labels. ... List of cities in Pennsylvania, arranged in alphabetical order. ... List of towns and boroughs in Pennsylvania, arranged in alphabetical order. ... List of towns and boroughs in Pennsylvania, arranged in alphabetical order. ...


Cities

Nickname: The White Rose City Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County York Incorporated  - Borough September 24, 1787  - City January 11, 1887 Mayor John Brenner Area    - City 13. ...

Boroughs

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 located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Dover is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... 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 located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... 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. ... Wrightsville 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 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 located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... 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. ...

Census-designated places

Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...

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. ...

Education

Map of York County, Pennsylvania School Districts
Map of York County, Pennsylvania School Districts

Image File history File links Map_of_York_County_Pennsylvania_School_Districts. ... Image File history File links Map_of_York_County_Pennsylvania_School_Districts. ...

Public School Districts

This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Dover Area School District is a public school district located in Dover, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Hanover Public School District is a group of schools located in the town of Hanover, Pennsylvania. ... West York Area High School is located in South Central Pennsylvania. ... York Suburban School District is a public school district located in York County, Pennsylvania. ...

Notable residents

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References

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

External links


Municipalities and Communities of York County, Pennsylvania
(County Seat: York)
Cities York
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
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
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
Flag of Pennsylvania Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Topics

Cities | Government | History | Pennsylvanians Image File history File links Map_of_Pennsylvania_highlighting_York_County. ... A municipality or general-purpose district (compare with: special-purpose district) is an administrative local area generally composed of a clearly defined territory and commonly referring to a city, town, or village government. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Nickname: The White Rose City Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County York Incorporated  - Borough September 24, 1787  - City January 11, 1887 Mayor John Brenner Area    - City 13. ... The city of Chicago, as seen from the sky A city is an urban area that is differentiated from a town, village, or hamlet by size, population density, importance, or legal status. ... Nickname: The White Rose City Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County York Incorporated  - Borough September 24, 1787  - City January 11, 1887 Mayor John Brenner Area    - City 13. ... A borough is an administrative division used in various countries. ... 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 located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... Dover is a borough located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... 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 located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... 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. ... Wrightsville 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. ... 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 located in York County, Pennsylvania. ... 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. ... 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. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Pennsylvania. ... This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... List of cities in Pennsylvania, arranged in alphabetical order. ... The History of Pennsylvania is as varied as any in the American experience and reflects the melting pot vision of the United States. ... This is a list of prominent people from Pennsylvania, in the United States. ...

Capital

Harrisburg Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, site of first U.S. capital. ... Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Dauphin Incorporated 1791 Charter 1860 Mayor Stephen R. Reed (D) Area    - City 26. ...

Metropolitan areas

Allentown–Bethlehem–Easton | Altoona | Erie | Harrisburg–Carlisle–Lebanon | Johnstown | Lancaster | Philadelphia | Pittsburgh | Reading | Scranton-Wilkes-Barre | State College | Williamsport | York-Hanover Pennsylvania has 14 metropolitan areas (MSAs) and 4 combined statistical areas (CSAs) defined by the United States Census Bureau. ... The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan area is the 63rd largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the United States. ... Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Nickname: The Flagship City Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: County Erie County Founded 1795 Mayor Joseph Sinnott Area    - City 72. ... The Harrisburg-Carlisle-Lebanon, PA metropolitan area is the 94th largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the United States and the 53rd largest Combined Statistical Area (CSA) in the United States. ... Nickname: Flood City Location Location of Johnstown within Pennsylvania. ... Nickname: The Red Rose City Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Lancaster Founded 1730 Incorporated March 10, 1818 Mayor Rick Gray (D) Area    - City 19. ... Delaware Valley is the name of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-Atlantic City, New Jersey-Wilmington, Delaware Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Berks County Founded 1748 Mayor Thomas McMahon Area    - City 26. ... The City of Scranton is the county seat of Lackawanna CountyGR6 in Northeastern Pennsylvania, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 76,415 (2003 estimate: 74,320). ... Nickname: The Diamond City Motto: Pattern After Us Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Luzerne Founded Incorporated  Borough  City 1769  1806  1871 Mayor Thomas M. Leighton (D) Area    - City 18. ... State College redirects here. ... Map of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania highlighting Williamsport Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of Lycoming CountyGR6, Pennsylvania in the United States. ... Nickname: The White Rose City Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County York Incorporated  - Borough September 24, 1787  - City January 11, 1887 Mayor John Brenner Area    - City 13. ... 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. ...

Regions

Allegheny National Forest | Coal Region | Cumberland Valley | Delaware Valley | Dutch Country | Endless Mountains | Happy Valley | Pennsylvania Highlands | Laurel Highlands | Lehigh Valley | Northeast | Northern Tier | Northwest Region | The Poconos | Susquehanna Valley | Wyoming Valley | Western Pennsylvania This list of regions of the United States includes official (governmental) and non-official areas within the borders of the United States, not including U.S. states, the federal district of Washington, D.C. or standard subentities such as cities or counties. ... The Allegheny National Forest is a National Forest located in northwestern Pennsylvania. ... Counties of the Coal Region of Pennsylvania, known for anthracite mining. ... Cumberland Valley Township is a township located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. ... The Delaware Valley, also known as the Philadelphia-Camden-Vineland, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Combined Statistical Area, is named for the Delaware River which flows through the region. ... Pennsylvania Dutch Country refers to an area of southeastern Pennsylvania that has a high percentage of Amish, Mennonite and Fancy Dutch inhabitants and where the Pennsylvania German language was historically common. ... The Endless Mountains are a chain of mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania. ... For other locations called Happy Valley, see the Happy Valley article. ... Counties comprising the Pennsylvania Highlands Region The Pennsylvania Highlands region is a section of the Appalachian Mountains located in Eastern Pennsylvania frequently cited as a candidate for extensive ecological preservation. ... The Laurel Highlands, in Southwestern Pennsylvania in the USA, encompasses Fayette County, Somerset County and Westmoreland County. ... Counties comprising the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania The Lehigh Valley (also known simply as The Valley) is a region in eastern Pennsylvania, in the United States. ... This mountainous area of Pennsylvania includes the Pocono Mountains, the Endless Mountains and former anthracite coal mining cities and towns, including Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Pittston and Carbondale. ... Wikipedia also has an article on Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases Counties comprising the Northern Tier Region of Pennsylvania The Northern Tier is a geographic region consisting of five rural counties in north-central Pennsylvania. ... This article is about the region in Pennsylvania. ... Pennsylvanias Pocono region counties The Poconos, or the Pocono Mountains region, is a mountainous region of about 2,400 square miles (6,200 km²) located in northeastern Pennsylvania, approximately 30 miles north of Allentown, in the United States. ... The Susquehanna River is a river in the northeastern United States, approximately 410 mi (715 km) long. ... A lesser-known Wyoming Valley exists in western New York in Wyoming County, where the valley of Oatka Creek is commonly known as the Wyoming Valley and includes the villages of Wyoming and Warsaw. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...

Counties

Adams | Allegheny | Armstrong | Beaver | Bedford | Berks | Blair | Bradford | Bucks | Butler | Cambria | Cameron | Carbon | Centre | Chester | Clarion | Clearfield | Clinton | Columbia | Crawford | Cumberland | Dauphin | Delaware | Elk | Erie | Fayette | Forest | Franklin | Fulton | Greene | Huntingdon | Indiana | Jefferson | Juniata | Lackawanna | Lancaster | Lawrence | Lebanon | Lehigh | Luzerne | Lycoming | McKean | Mercer | Mifflin | Monroe | Montgomery | Montour | Northampton | Northumberland | Perry | Philadelphia | Pike | Potter | Schuylkill | Snyder | Somerset | Sullivan | Susquehanna | Tioga | Union | Venango | Warren | Washington | Wayne | Westmoreland | Wyoming | York List of Pennsylvania counties: Pennsylvania counties Adams County, formed in 1800 from parts of York County. ... Adams County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Location in the state of Pennsylvania Formed January 22, 1800 Seat Pittsburgh Area  - Total  - Water 1,929 km² (745 mi²) 38 km² (15 mi²) 1. ... Armstrong County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Beaver County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... DONT beleive anything on this page! ppl can change it anytime they want to! im a kid and i am changing it right now!! luv yall!! PENNSYLVANIA ROCKS!!!! VENANGO COUNTY ROCKS TOO!!!! Bedford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Berks County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Blair County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Bradford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Butler County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Cambria County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Cameron County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Carbon County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Centre County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Chester County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Clarion County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Clearfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Clinton County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Crawford County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Cumberland County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania and is one of four counties comprising the greater Harrisburg metropolitan area. ... Dauphin County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania and is one of four counties comprising the greater Harrisburg metropolitan area. ... Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Elk County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Erie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Forest County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Greene County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Huntingdon County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Indiana County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Juniata County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Lackawanna County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Lancaster County is a county located in the south-central portion of the state of Pennsylvania in the Susquehanna Valley. ... Lawrence County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Lehigh County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Location in the state of Pennsylvania Formed Seat Wilkes-Barre Area  - Total  - Water 2,349 km² (907 mi²) 42 km² (16 mi²) 1. ... Lycoming County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... McKean County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Mercer County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Mifflin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, named for President James Monroe. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Montour County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Location in the state of Pennsylvania Formed 1752 Seat Easton Area  - Total  - Water 977 km² (377 mi²) 9 km² (4 mi²) 0. ... Northumberland County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Perry County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Philadelphia County is a county located in the U.S. State of Pennsylvania. ... Pike County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Potter County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Schuylkill County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania on the Schuylkill River. ... Snyder County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Somerset County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Sullivan County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Susquehanna County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Tioga County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Union County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Venango County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Warren County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ... Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Westmoreland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Wyoming County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ...


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York County, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (406 words)
York County is located in the Susquehanna Valley, a large fertile agricultural region in south-central Pennsylvania.
York County was created on August 19, 1749 from part of Lancaster County and named either for the Duke of York, an early patron of the Penn family, or for the city and shire of York in England.
The county is bound to its eastern border by the Susquehanna River.
BIGpedia - County - Encyclopedia and Dictionary Online (2202 words)
The county of Oslo is equivalent to the municipality of Oslo.
At the county level there is a county administrative board led by a governor appointed by the central government of Sweden, as well as an elected county council that handles a separate set of issues, notably hospitals and public transportation.
County sheriffs are the principal agents of law enforcement in some states, for areas outside of cities and towns.
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