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Pennsylvania Senate, District 48
Pennsylvania State Senate District 48 includes parts of Berks County, Pennsylvania, Berks County and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County and all of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, Lebanon County. It is currently represented by Republican Party (United States), Republican Chris Gebhard. District profile The district includes the following areas: Berks County, Pennsylvania, Berks County: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County: All of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, Lebanon County Senators References Pennsylvania Senate districts Government of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Government of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Government of York County, Pennsylvania {{Pennsylvania-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Gebhard
Christopher Gebhard (born 1974 or 1975) is a Pennsylvania state senator who represents the 48th district, which includes all of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, Lebanon County and portions of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, Dauphin and York County, Pennsylvania, York counties. He is a member of the Republican Party (United States), Republican Party and the owner of an insurance and risk management firm. Early life and career Gebhard was born in 1974/1975 to parents Peter and Lauralee Gebhard. He attended Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Lebanon before graduating from The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Pottstown in 1992. Gebhard earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, after which he returned to Lebanon and began working for his father's insurance agency just after it had merged with a larger company in 1996. Later that year, Gebhard took a job with Cincinnati Insurance Company in Ohio, returning to Hoaster Gebhar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leesport, Pennsylvania
Leesport is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The population was 1,918 at the 2010 census. Geography Leesport is located at (40.443893, -75.968137). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which is land and (4.00%) is water. Demographics As of the 2010 census, there were 1,918 people, 747 households, and 523 families living in the borough. The population density was 2,740 people per square mile (1,059.7/km²). There were 790 housing units at an average density of 1128.6 per square mile (436.5/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 94.8% White, 1.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 4.2% of the population. There were 747 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30% were n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upper Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Upper Bern Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,734 at the 2010 census. History The township derives its name from Bern, in Switzerland. The Kauffman Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 . Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 18.2 square miles (47.3 km), all land. It is in the Schuylkill watershed and the Northkill Creek and Blue Mountain form its natural western and northern boundaries, respectively. Interstate 78 crosses Upper Bern west-to-east with an interchange in the village of Shartlesville. Adjacent townships * Tilden Township (east) * Centre Township (southeast) * Penn Township (south) * Upper Tulpehocken Township (west) * South Manheim Township, Schuylkill County (north) Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,479 people, 556 households, and 419 families living in the township. The population density was . Ther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Tulpehocken Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,274 at the 2010 census. Tulpehocken is a name derived from the Lenape language, meaning "land of the turtles". Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.3 square miles (60.3 km2), all land. Adjacent townships * Bethel Township, Berks County (north) * Upper Tulpehocken Township, Berks County (northeast) * Jefferson Township, Berks County (east) * Marion Township, Berks County (south) * Jackson Township, Lebanon County (southwest) * Bethel Township, Lebanon County (west) Demographics At the 2000 census there were 3,290 people, 1,007 households, and 809 families living in the township. The population density was 141.2 people per square mile (54.5/km2). There were 1,052 housing units at an average density of 45.1/sq mi (17.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 92.74% White, 3.80% African American, 0.06% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tilden Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Tilden Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The population was 3,597 at the 2010 census. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 19.0 square miles (49.2 km), of which 18.9 square miles (49.0 km) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.2 km) (0.37%) is water. It is drained by the Schuylkill River, which forms its natural eastern and part of its northern natural boundary. Blue Mountain forms the remainder of its natural northern boundary. Tilden's villages include Berne, Jalappa, Upper Berne, and West Hamburg. Adjacent townships * Centre Township (south) * Upper Bern Township (west) * South Manheim Township, Schuylkill County (northwest) * West Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County (north) * Windsor Township (east) * Perry Township (southeast) The boroughs of Hamburg and Port Clinton are both located across the Schuylkill River, while Port Clinton is in Schuylkill County. Demographics At the 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
South Heidelberg Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,271 at the 2010 census. History The Grand View Dairy Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 13.8 square miles (35.6 km2), all land. This once predominantly rural area is growing rapidly, with many new residential developments springing up throughout the township, especially near the borough of Wernersville. Adjacent townships * Heidelberg Township (northwest) * Lower Heidelberg Township (north) * Spring Township (east) * East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County (far south) * West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County (south) The borough of Wernersville is located on the north side of the township, but is politically independent. Also, the borough of Sinking Spring touches the eastern corner of the township. Demographics At the 2000 census th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania
Shoemakersville is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,378 at the 2010 census, a decline from the figure of 2,124 tabulated in 2000. History Shoemakersville was named for the first settlers, Henry and Charles Shoemaker. It was a thriving apparel manufacturing town. The Merit Underwear Company factory was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. The borough is home of the "Shoey Green Sox" Little League baseball team. Geography Shoemakersville is located in northern Berks County at (40.500042, -75.969047), on the east bank of the Schuylkill River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which , or 3.96%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,124 people, 605 households, and 402 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,272.8 people per square mile (1,640.2/km2). There were 638 housing units at an average density of 1,283.5 per squ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robesonia, Pennsylvania
Robesonia is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,061 at the 2010 census. Once famous for its iron furnaces (c. 1794-1927), the town was founded in 1855 by Henry P. Robeson, who had acquired existing iron manufacturing operations and founded the Robesonia Iron Company in 1845. The town is now supported by large industry. Several of the largest employers include C&S Wholesale Grocers, a food distributor, Magnatech International, and Snap-On Tools. The town is also famous for its Pennsylvania German-style pottery, also sometimes called redware. The Robesonia area is served by the Conrad Weiser Area School District and Conrad Weiser High School. The Robesonia Furnace Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Geography Robesonia is located in western Berks County at (40.351539, -76.136538). It is surrounded by Heidelberg Township but separate from it. According to the United States Census Bureau, the b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penn Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Penn Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,949 at the 2010 census. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 19.1 square miles (49.4 km), of which 18.6 square miles (48.1 km) is land and 0.5 square mile (1.3 km) (2.57%) is water. Adjacent townships * Upper Tulpehocken Township (northwest) * Upper Bern Township (north) * Centre Township (northeast) * Bern Township (southeast) * Lower Heidelberg Township (far south) * North Heidelberg Township (southwest) * Jefferson Township (west) The borough of Bernville lies between Penn Township and Jefferson Township. Demographics At the 2000 census, there were 1,993 people, 714 households, and 571 families living in the township. The population density was . There were 744 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 97.39% White, 0.75% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ontelaunee Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Ontelaunee Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The population was 1,646 at the 2010 census. History Ontelaunee Township was organized in 1849. Ontelaunee is the Native American word for Maiden Creek. The Berkley Historic District and Davies House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 9.2 square miles (23.8 km2), of which 8.6 square miles (22.2 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2)(6.63%) is water. Adjacent townships * Perry Township (north) * Maidencreek Township (east) * Muhlenberg Township (south) * Bern Township (southwest) * Centre Township (northwest) The borough of Leesport is bounded on the west of Ontelaunee Township. Demographics At the 2000 census, there were 1,217 people, 516 households, and 347 families living in the township. The population density was 141.7 people per square mile (54.7/km2). There were 555 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
North Heidelberg Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,214 at the 2010 census. History The Stupp-Oxenrider Farm and Tulpehocken Creek Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 13.9 square miles (36.0 km), of which 13.5 square miles (34.9 km) is land and 0.4 square mile (1.1 km) (2.95%) is water. Adjacent townships * Jefferson Township (northwest) * Penn Township (northeast) * Lower Heidelberg Township (southeast) * Heidelberg Township (south) * Marion Township (west) Demographics At the 2000 census there were 1,325 people, 474 households, and 388 families living in the township. The population density was . There were 488 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 98.72% White, 0.08% African American, 0.23% Asian, 0.45% from other rac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marion Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Marion Township is a township in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The population was 1,688 at the 2010 census. History The S Bridge (Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania), Peter Spicker House, Stouchsburg Historic District, and Tulpehocken Creek Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 15.3 square miles (39.7 km2), of which 15.3 square miles (39.7 km2) is land and 0.07% is water. Adjacent townships * Tulpehocken Township (north) * Jefferson Township (northeast) * North Heidelberg Township (east) * Heidelberg Township (southeast) * Millcreek Township, Lebanon County (south) * Jackson Township, Lebanon County (west) The borough of Womelsdorf is adjacent to Marion Township on the south side. The unincorporated community of Stouchsburg is located within the township, just off U.S. Route 422. Demographics As of the 2000 census, there were 1,573 people, 524 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
