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Pennsylvania's 124th Representative District
The 124th Pennsylvania House of Representatives District is located in Berks County and Schuylkill County and includes the following areas: * Berks County ** Albany Township ** Greenwich Township ** Maxatawny Township ** Hamburg ** Kutztown ** Lenhartsville ** Tilden Township ** Upper Bern Township ** Upper Tulpehocken Township ** Windsor Township * Schuylkill County ** Auburn Auburn may refer to: Places Australia * Auburn, New South Wales * City of Auburn, the local government area *Electoral district of Auburn *Auburn, Queensland, a locality in the Western Downs Region *Auburn, South Australia *Auburn, Tasmania *Aub ... ** Coaldale ** Deer Lake ** Delano Township ** East Brunswick Township ** Landingville ** New Ringgold ** Orwigsburg ** Port Clinton ** Rush Township * Schuylkill County (continued) ** Ryan Township ** Schuylkill Township ** South Manheim Township ** Tamaqua ** Walker Township ** West Brunswick Township ** West Penn Township Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania House District 124
Pennsylvania (; ( Pennsylvania Dutch: )), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state spanning the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Delaware to its southeast, Maryland to its south, West Virginia to its southwest, Ohio to its west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to its northwest, New York to its north, and the Delaware River and New Jersey to its east. Pennsylvania is the fifth-most populous state in the nation with over 13 million residents as of 2020. It is the 33rd-largest state by area and ranks ninth among all states in population density. The southeastern Delaware Valley metropolitan area comprises and surrounds Philadelphia, the state's largest and nation's sixth most populous city. Another 2.37 million reside in Greater Pittsburgh in the southwest, centered around Pittsburgh, the state's second-largest and Western Pennsylvania's largest city. The state's subsequent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coaldale, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Coaldale is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. Initially settled in 1827, it was incorporated in 1906 from part of the former Rahn Township; it is named for the coal industry—wherein, it was one of the principal early mining centers. Coaldale is in the southern Anthracite Coal region in the Panther Creek Valley, a tributary of the Little Schuylkill River, along which U.S. Route 209 was eventually built between the steep climb up Pisgah Mountain from Nesquehoning (easterly) and its outlet in Tamaqua, approximately five miles to the west. The town is virtually joined at the hip to nearby Lansford, to its immediate east—as both were founded as company towns on lands owned by and mined by the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company (LC&N) while technically ''on opposite sides of the county lines''. The history, business situation, and fortunes of not just the two, but of three towns, the third being the nearby Summit Hill, located a few thousand fee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walker Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Walker Township is a township in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 994 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.9 square miles (59.3 km), of which 22.8 square miles (59.1 km) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.1 km) (0.22%) is water. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 936 people, 361 households, and 283 families living in the township. The population density was 41.0 people per square mile (15.8/km). There were 383 housing units at an average density of 16.8/sq mi (6.5/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.47% White, 0.21% Asian, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.21%. Of the 361 households 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 18.6% of househ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Tamaqua (pronounced tuh-MAH-qwah, del, tëmakwe) is a borough in eastern Schuylkill County in the Coal Region of Pennsylvania, United States. It had a population of 6,934 as of the 2020 U.S. census. Tamaqua was established from territory from West Penn and Schuylkill Townships. The borough is part of the micropolitan statistical area of Pottsville. Tamaqua is located northwest of Allentown, northwest of Philadelphia, and west of New York City. History 18th century Tamaqua was settled in 1799 by Burkhardt (alternatively Berkhard) Moser, his son Jacob (born 1790) and John Kershner, who built shelters and a sawmill at the confluence of the Little Schuylkill River and Panther Creek, which is downtown Tamaqua today. According to property records, Moser had a partner named Houser, and together they owned 2,000 acres which Moser homesteaded. Moser built a log house at the base of Dutch Hill in 1801 for Mrs. Catherine Moser, who was the first adult to die and receive b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Manheim Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
South Manheim Township is a township that is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,751 at the time of the 2020 census. History South Manheim Township was created in 1845 by dividing Manheim Township into South Manheim and North Manheim townships. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 21.0 square miles (54.3 km), of which 20.6 square miles (53.3 km) is land and 0.4 square mile (1.0 km) (1.77%) is water. Demographics At the time of the 2000 census, there were 2,191 people, 796 households, and 643 families living in the township. The population density was . There were 966 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 98.31% White, 0.46% African American, 0.23% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68%. Of the 796 households documented by the federal census, 35.6% ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schuylkill Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill Township is a township in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The population was 1,076 at the 2020 census. History The Tamaqua Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 9.8 square miles (25.5 km2), all land. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 1,123 people, 503 households, and 345 families living in the township. The population density was 114.2 people per square mile (44.1/km2). There were 568 housing units at an average density of 57.8/sq mi (22.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.38% White, 0.09% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 0.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.09%. Of the 503 households 18.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryan Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Ryan Township is a township in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,526 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.1 square miles (47.0 km2), of which 17.9 square miles (46.4 km2) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.6 km2) (1.38%) is water. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 1,451 people, 555 households, and 425 families living in the township. The population density was 81.1 people per square mile (31.3/km2). There were 613 housing units at an average density of 34.3/sq mi (13.2/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.66% White, 0.14% African American, 0.07% from other races, and 0.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83%. Of the 555 households 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rush Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Rush Township is a township in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,423 at the 2020 census. The township is served by Tamaqua Area School District and Mahanoy Area School District. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.9 square miles (61.8 km2), of which 22.9 square miles (59.2 km2) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (4.27%) is water. It is in the Delaware watershed and is drained by the Schuylkill River via the Little Schuylkill River and by the Nesquehoning Creek into the Lehigh River. Its villages include Barnesville, Ginthers, Grier City (also in Delano Township), Haucks, Hometown, Park Crest (also in Ryan Township), Quakake, Still Creek, and Tamanend (also in Delano Township). Neighboring municipalities * Tamaqua (southeast) * Schuylkill Township (south) * Ryan Township (southwest) * Delano Township (northwest) *Kline Township (north) * Packer Township, Carbon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
Port Clinton is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located at the confluence of the Schuylkill and Little Schuylkill rivers, it was a port on the Schuylkill Canal and named after DeWitt Clinton. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 288 people, 132 households, and 81 families residing in the borough. The population density was 577.4 people per square mile (222.4/km2). There were 139 housing units at an average density of 278.7 per square mile (107.3/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.26% White, 0.35% Native American, 0.35% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.78% of the population. There were 132 households, out of which 19.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania
Orwigsburg is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The borough was named for its founder, Peter Orwig, and created from West Brunswick Township in 1823. It was the original county seat until the seat was moved to Pottsville in 1851. The population was 2,995 at the time of the 2020 census. Geography Orwigsburg is located at (40.656567, -76.101882). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all of it land. It has a hot-summer humid continental climate (''Dfa'') and average monthly temperatures range from 27.4° F in January to 72.3° F in JulyThe hardiness zone is 6b. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 3,106 people, 1,158 households, and 795 families living in the borough. The population density was 1,419.3 people per square mile (547.6/km2). There were 1,217 housing units at an average density of 556.1 per square mile (214.6/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.71% White, 0.32% African American, 0.03% Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Ringgold, Pennsylvania
New Ringgold is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 253 at the 2020 census. ZIP Code 17960 serves the borough and portions of East Brunswick Township and West Penn Township. The town serves as a crossroad between state routes 443 and 895. The crossroads create a minor problem for trucks turning onto PA 895, because there is no stop light and cars are not required to stop. The Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad runs through the heart of the town. Geography New Ringgold is located at (40.686969, -75.998000). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all land. The Little Schuylkill River flows southward through New Ringgold to meet the Schuylkill River in Port Clinton. The borough is served by Routes 443 and 895. New Ringgold has a hot-summer humid continental climate (''Dfa'') and average monthly temperatures range from 27.7° F in January to 72.6° F in JulyThe hardiness zone is 6b. D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Landingville, Pennsylvania
Landingville is a borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 137 at the time of the 2020 census. Geography Landingville is located at (40.626509, -76.123342). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 175 people, 68 households, and 45 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 74 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the borough was 99.43% White, and 0.57% from two or more races. There were 68 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of eighteen living with them; 54.4% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was sixty-five years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the averag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
