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Pennsylvania Senate, District 13
Pennsylvania State Senate District 13 includes parts of Berks County and Lancaster County. It is currently represented by Republican Scott Martin. District profile The district includes the following areas: Berks County * Brecknock Township * Caernarvon Township * New Morgan * Robeson Township Lancaster County * Bart Township * Caernarvon Township * Christiana * Colerain Township * Conestoga Township * Drumore Township * East Drumore Township * East Earl Township * East Lampeter Township * Eden Township * Fulton Township * Lancaster * Lancaster Township * Leacock Township * Little Britain Township * Manor Township * Martic Township * Millersville * Paradise Township * Pequea Township * Providence Township * Quarryville * Sadsbury Township * Salisbury Township * Strasburg * Strasburg Township * Terre Hill * Upper Leacock Township *West Lampeter Township West Lampeter Township is a township in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United Stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Martin (Pennsylvania Politician)
Scott Martin is an American politician from Pennsylvania currently serving as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 13th district since January 3, 2017. He previously served as a two-term Lancaster County Commissioner and chairman of the Pennsylvania Republican County Commissioners Caucus. Scott Martin is married to Amber Martin and they have four children. After a six month exploratory committee, on December 11, 2021, Martin announced his intention to seek the office of Governor of Pennsylvania. Martin suspended his gubernatorial bid on February 11, 2022 due to complications from a broken leg and other injuries suffered in an accident, resulting in surgery. Early life and education Martin was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School and Millersville University with a degree in Sociology/Criminal Justice. He played professional football in the Arena Football League. Political positions Pediatric cancer Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
East Earl Township is a township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 6,721. History The Spring Grove Forge Mansion and Henry Weaver Farmstead are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.24%) is water. It contains the communities of Union Grove, Weaverland, Goodville, Blue Ball, East Earl, Fetterville, and Cedar Lane. The township surrounds the borough of Terre Hill, a separate municipality. Welsh Mountain, elevation , is on the southern border of the township. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 5,723 people, 1,738 households, and 1,485 families living in the township. The population density was . There were 1,795 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 98.17% White, 0.58% Black or African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 0.0 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Providence Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Providence Township is a township that is located in south central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,025 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Solanco School District. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. This township includes the unincorporated communities of Smithville, New Providence, Union, and Truce. Demographics At the time of the 2000 census, there were 6,651 people, 2,387 households, and 1,847 families living in the township. The population density was . There were 2,486 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 97.74% White, 0.62% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92%. Out of the 2,387 households that were documented during the census, 36.8% had children who were under the age o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pequea Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Pequea Township (pronounced peck-way) is a township that is located in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,493 at the time of the 2020 census. History This community was named for the Piqua tribe. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Pequea Creek, a southwestward-flowing tributary of the Susquehanna River, forms the southern border of the township. Unincorporated communities in Pequea Township include New Danville, West Willow, Baumgardner, Burnt Mills, Herrville, and part of Willow Street. Demographics At the time of the 2000 census, there were 4,358 people, 1,581 households, and 1,263 families living in the township. The population density was . There were 1,626 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 97.71% White, 0.48% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paradise Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Paradise Township is a township in east-central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,696 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which are land and , or 0.27%, are water. Unincorporated communities in the township include Paradise, Leahman Place, Harristown, Vintage, Kinzers, Bellemont, and Iva. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 4,698 people, 1,554 households, and 1,226 families living in the township. The population density was 252.4 people per square mile (97.4/km). There were 1,600 housing units at an average density of 85.9/sq mi (33.2/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.36% White, 0.62% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72%. There were 1,554 households, 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Millersville, Pennsylvania
Millersville is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 7,629 and in 2021 it was estimated at 7,593. Geography Millersville is located in central Lancaster County at (40.006148, -76.351349). It is southwest of Lancaster, the county seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which , or 0.41%, are water. A small portion of the southern border of the borough touches the Conestoga River, a tributary of the Susquehanna. Millersville University is in the southern part of the borough. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 7,774 people, 2,335 households, and 1,272 families living in the borough. The population density was 3,811.4 people per square mile (1,471.4/km²). There were 2,469 housing units at an average density of 1,210.5 per square mile (467.3/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 92.45% White, 4.31% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.0 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martic Township, Pennsylvania
Martic Township is a township in southwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 5,237. Martic Township was organized in 1729. It borders Conestoga, Providence, Pequea and Drumore townships. History The Baumgardner's Mill Covered Bridge, Duncan Island (36LA60,61), and Shenks Ferry Site (36LA2) are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which are land and , or 11.28%, are water. Pequea Creek runs through the township and is home to the Baumgardener's Covered Bridge. Unincorporated communities in the township include Marticville, Pequea, Mt. Nebo, Rawlinsville, Erbs Mill, Drytown, Bethesda, Holtwood, and part of Martic Forge. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 4,990 people, 1,713 households, and 1,365 families living in the township. The population density was 172.0 people per square mile (66.4/km). There were 1,789 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manor Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Manor Township is a second-class township in west-central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 21,920. History to 1763 Manor Township takes its name from the Manor of Conestoga, which was originally surveyed and reserved for William Penn in 1719, although there is evidence that William Penn visited this area prior to 1690. At this time, the area was Susquehannock territory, and the Susquehannock tribe themselves were the largest tribe in the Susquehanna Valley and had their center of the community within the Turkey Hill part of this territory. The Quaker government thus had surveyors lay off a large area bounded by the Little Conestoga Creek near what is now Millersville to the Susquehanna River and the Conestoga Creek. When the land was ceded by William Penn to their ancestors in the 1690s, the Susquehannock tribe had lived on the land for quite some time. Their ancestors were Conestoga Native Americans, many of whom w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Britain Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Little Britain Township is a township in southeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,134 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Solanco School District. History On February 7, 1738, a petition was signed by many citizens of Drumore Township, Pennsylvania to create a new township, due to Drumore getting too big. They had a hard time thinking of a new name, though finally John Jamison, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens, proposed that it be called Little Britain Township in memory of most of the settlers' mother country. For over one hundred years, Little Britain Township's boundaries remained unchanged, until 1844 when Fulton Township was formed. Although Robert Fulton, credited with the development of the steamship, was born in Little Britain, his birthplace is within the border of present-day Fulton Township. The Kirks Mills Historic District and Pine Grove Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leacock Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Leacock Township is a township in east central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population of the township was 5,652, up from 5,220 at the 2010 census. The township has a large Amish and Mennonite population. According to the 2020 "ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles", 40.9% of the township's population spoke only English, while 55.7 spoke an "other han SpanishIndo-European language." Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, is land and (0.10%) is water. It contains the unincorporated communities of Intercourse, Gordonville, Weavertown, Irishtown, Mascot, and parts of Soudersburg and New Milltown. Demographics At the 2000 census, there were 4,878 people, 1,426 households, and 1,159 families living in the township. The population density was 236.0 people per square mile (91.1/km2). There were 1,476 housing units at an average density of 71.4/sq mi (27.6/km2). The racial makeup of the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lancaster Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster Township is a civil township of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is in the central area of the county, and it immediately surrounds Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Lancaster City. As of the United States Census, 2020, 2020 census, the township population was 18,591. Lancaster Township is one of the six immediate suburbs of the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, all sharing the same official designation as Lancaster, Pennsylvania, by the United States Postal Service. History Lancaster Township was established in 1729 as one of seventeen original townships in Lancaster County. It was the smallest of the townships, with its boundaries being defined by the Conestoga River, Manor Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Manor Township, the Little Conestoga Creek, East Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania, (East) Hempfield Township, and Manheim Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Manheim Township. A two-mile square w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, ( ; pdc, Lengeschder) is a city in and the county seat of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is one of the oldest inland cities in the United States. With a population at the 2020 census of 58,039, it ranks 11th in population among Pennsylvania's municipalities. The Lancaster metropolitan area population is 507,766, making it the 104th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. and second-largest in the South Central Pennsylvania area. The city's primary industries include healthcare, tourism, public administration, manufacturing, and both professional and semi-professional services. Lancaster is a hub of Pennsylvania's Dutch Country. Lancaster is located southwest of Allentown and west of Philadelphia. History Originally called Hickory Town, the city was renamed after the English city of Lancaster by native John Wright. Its symbol, the red rose, is from the House of Lancaster. Lancaster was part of the 1681 Penn's Woods Charter of William Penn, and was laid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
