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Wallenpaupack Area School District
Wallenpaupack Area School District is a third-class school district in Pike and Wayne Counties in Pennsylvania. The district's population was 24,729 at the time of the 2010 United States Census. The district encompasses approximately . According to federal census data, its population has increased by 3,991 residents from 20,738 residents in 2000. In 2009, the district residents’ per capita income was $19,073, while the median family income was $42,955. In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010. ;The school district operates six schools: *Wallenpaupack Area South Elementary, Newfoundland, PA (grades K-5) *Wallenpaupack Area North Elementary, Hawley, PA (grades 3-5) *Wallenpaupack Hawley Center, Hawley, PA (HeadStart) *Wallenpaupack Area Middle School, Hawley, PA (grades 6-8) *Wallenpaupack Area High School, Hawley, PA (grades 9-12) *Wallenpaupack Primary School (grades K-2) Constituent muni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hawley, Pennsylvania
Hawley is a borough on the Lackawaxen River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough's population was 1,229 at the time of the 2020 United States Census. History The borough was named for Irad Hawley, first president of the Pennsylvania Coal Company. Early industry centered on the transportation and support of nearby coal mining operations along with manufacturing facilities. The Bellemonte Silk Mill, regarded as the largest bluestone building in the world, and J.S. O'Connor American Rich Cut Glassware Factory are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Attractions and recreation Hawley is home to a number of notable lakes, golf courses, and other recreational facilities, making it a leisure destination, particularly during the summer months. Local attractions include: *Costa's Family Fun Park - a place for miniature golf, batting cages, go-karts, bumper boats, and arcade games *Lake Wallenpaupack - a 13-mile long lake with 52 miles of shoreline *T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hawley, PA
Hawley is a borough on the Lackawaxen River in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough's population was 1,229 at the time of the 2020 United States Census. History The borough was named for Irad Hawley, first president of the Pennsylvania Coal Company. Early industry centered on the transportation and support of nearby coal mining operations along with manufacturing facilities. The Bellemonte Silk Mill, regarded as the largest bluestone building in the world, and J.S. O'Connor American Rich Cut Glassware Factory are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Attractions and recreation Hawley is home to a number of notable lakes, golf courses, and other recreational facilities, making it a leisure destination, particularly during the summer months. Local attractions include: *Costa's Family Fun Park - a place for miniature golf, batting cages, go-karts, bumper boats, and arcade games *Lake Wallenpaupack - a 13-mile long lake with 52 miles of shoreline *T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne Highlands School District
Wayne Highlands is a third-class school district in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The district's population was 20,870 at the time of the 2010 United States Census. Organized on July 1, 1970, the district operates preschools, four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. It covers (roughly one-third the size of Rhode Island), making it the second largest geographical school district in the state.http://www.auditorgen.state.pa.us/archives/School/225fauva.pdf According to federal census data, the district's population decreased by 636 residents from 21,506 residents in 2000. In 2009, the District residents’ per capita income was $17,330, while the median family income was $40,683. In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010. Regions and constituent municipalities The district is divided into three regions, which include the following municipalities: Region I * Buckingham Towns ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Texas Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Texas is a second-class township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The township's population was 2,422 at the time of the 2018 United States Census. History The Eugene Dorflinger Estate was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.69%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,501 people, 943 households, and 657 families residing in the township. The population density was 173.5 people per square mile (67.0/km2). There were 1,062 housing units at an average density of 73.7/sq mi (28.5/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.60% White, 0.56% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population. There were 943 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paupack Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Paupack is a second-class township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The township's population was 3,828 at the time of the 2010 United States Census. History Paupack Township, located along the northern banks of Lake Wallenpaupack, was incorporated in 1850, from part of Palmyra Township. Lacawac was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 33.2 square miles (86.0 km2), of which 28.1 square miles (72.8 km2) is land and 5.1 square miles (13.2 km2) (15.36%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 3,828 people, 1,643 households, and 1,172 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 4,030 housing units at an average density of 143.4/sq mi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.3% White, 1.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palmyra Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
Palmyra is a second-class township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The township's population was 1,339 at the time of the 2010 United States Census. History Palmyra Township was much larger when first formed. When Pike County was divided off Wayne County on March 26, 1814, old Palmyra Township was divided between them. The division line of both the new county and of Palmyra Township, Pike County, was the Wallenpaupack River. The southwestern part of Palmyra Township (Wayne County) was separately incorporated in 1850 as Paupack Township, located along the northern banks of Lake Wallenpaupack. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 16.2 square miles (41.9 km2), of which 15.9 square miles (41.2 km2) is land and 0.3 square mile (0.7 km2) (1.67%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 1,339 people, 551 households, and 381 families residing in the township. The population dens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palmyra Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania
Palmyra Township is a township in Pike County, Pennsylvania. The population was 3,312 at the 2010 census. The majority of its northwestern border is Lake Wallenpaupack. History Pike County was divided off Wayne County on March 26, 1814, splitting old Palmyra Township down the center. The division line of both new county and of Palmyra Township was the Wallenpaupack River. The Promised Land State Park-Whittaker Lodge District, and Promised Land State Park-Bear Wallow Cabins are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.5 square miles (102.3 km2), of which 34.1 square miles (88 km2) is land and 5.4 square miles (14 km2) (13.67%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 3,312 people, 1,455 households, and 1,008 families residing in the township. The population density was 97.1 people per square mile (37.5/km2). There were 4,088 hous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lackawaxen Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania
Lackawaxen Township is the largest and northernmost township in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,066 at the 2020 census. The Delaware River, which marks the eastern boundary of the township, joins the Lackawaxen River at Lackawaxen Village. The housing communities Fawn Lake Forest and Masthope Mountain are in the township. History The European-American settlement in 1798 adopted the Lenape name Lackawaxen, meaning "swift waters," after the river that flows twelve miles through the township. Bands of both Algonquian-speaking Lenape and Iroquoian-speaking Seneca lived in the area through the early 19th century. Neither tribe had any substantial villages in the area, and they used the land as hunting grounds. Their tools, pot shards and bone fragments have been found at Native American rock shelters and camp sites. The first permanent European settlers in the area were Jonathan Conkling and John Barnes, who built in 1770. In the Battle of Minisin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greene Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania
Greene Township is a township in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,453 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (3.54%) is water. Communities The following villages are located in Greene Township: * Greentown *Hemlock Grove *La Anna *Ledgedale (also called Ledgerdale) *Panther *Roemersville Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 3,956 people, 1,629 households, and 1,153 families residing in the township. The population density was 66 people per square mile (25.5/km2). There were 3,242 housing units at an average density of 54.1/sq mi (21.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 96% White, 1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population. There were 1,629 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dreher Township, Wayne County, 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% Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blooming Grove Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania
Blooming Grove Township is a township in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,421 at the 2020 census. History The Lord House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. On September 12, 2014, outside the Troop R barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police in the township, a sniper opened fire on Pennsylvania State Police troopers with a .308-caliber rifle during a late-night shift change, killing Corporal Bryon K. Dickson II, 38, and critically injuring trooper Alex Douglass.Ambush suspect was former Northampton Community College student '''', September ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newfoundland, PA
Newfoundland ( ) is a village in Dreher Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is most famously known as host to the Greene-Dreher-Sterling Fair every Labor Day weekend. Newfoundland is also host to an annual fireman's picnic and parade every 4th of July weekend. Promised Land State Park is close to the village. Geography Newfoundland is located along the East Branch of the Wallenpaupack Creek, which feeds into Lake Wallenpaupack to the north. It is about southeast of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Education Newfoundland is home to the South Elementary School, which falls under the purview of the Wallenpaupack Area School District. South Elementary currently serves students grades K through 5. Services Two emergency services are headquartered in Newfoundland: the Greene-Dreher Volunteer Fire Association and the Newfoundland Area Ambulance Association. They both provide coverage for the village and surrounding Dreher Township, in addition to portions of adjoini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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