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Dreher Township, Pennsylvania
Dreher is a second-class township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The township's population was 1,412 at the time of the 2010 United States Census. History The Bridge in Dreher Township and Patriotic Order Sons of America Washington Camp 422 are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (1.66%) is water. Communities The following villages are located in Dreher Township: *Angels *East Sterling *Haags Mill *Newfoundland * South Sterling In addition, the township is also home to one private community, Breezewood Acres. Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 1,412 people, 542 households, and 358 families residing in the township. The population density was 95.1 people per square mile (36.7/km2). There were 703 housing units at an average density of 47.3/sq mi. The racial makeup of the township was 95.6% White, 2.1% Afric ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Local Government In Pennsylvania
Local government in Pennsylvania is government below the state level in Pennsylvania. There are six types of local governments listed in the Pennsylvania Constitution: county, township, borough, town, city, and school district. All of Pennsylvania is included in one of the state's 67 counties, which are in total subdivided into 2,560 municipalities. There are currently no independent cities or unincorporated territories within Pennsylvania. There is only one incorporated town in Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, but it is effectively a borough as it is governed under the same set of laws. Government in Pennsylvania Local municipalities can be governed by statutes, which are enacted by the Pennsylvania General Assembly, and are specific to the type and class of municipality; by a home rule municipality, under a home rule charter, adopted by the municipality; or by an optional form of government, adopted by the municipality. The township is the basic population center or town element in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |