Radnor, Pennsylvania
| Radnor Township | |||
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 The Radnor Friends Meetinghouse |
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| Location in Pennsylvania | |||
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| Basic data | |||
| Foundation : | 1682 | ||
| State : | United States | ||
| State : | Pennsylvania | ||
| County : | Delaware County | ||
| Coordinates : | 40 ° 1 ′ N , 75 ° 13 ′ W | ||
| Time zone : | Eastern ( UTC − 5 / −4 ) | ||
| Residents : | 31,531 (as of 2010) | ||
| Population density : | 883.2 inhabitants per km 2 | ||
| Area : | 35.7 km 2 (approx. 14 mi 2 ) of which 35.7 km 2 (approx. 14 mi 2 ) is land |
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| Height : | 116.1 m | ||
| Area code : | +1 610 | ||
| FIPS : | 42-63264 | ||
| GNIS ID : | 2389721 1216389, 2389721 | ||
| Website : | www.radnor.com | ||
Radnor Township is a community ( township ) with Home Rule Status in Delaware County , Pennsylvania and belongs to the Delaware Valley metropolitan area .
geography
According to the United States Census Bureau , the community has a total area of 35.7 km², which consists almost entirely of land. A neighboring community is Marple Township in the south.
climate
Radnor Township in the state of Pennsylvania is located in the temperate climate zone. The average annual high temperature in July is 28.2 degrees Celsius and the average annual low temperature in January and February is −6 degrees Celsius.
history
Radnor Township was founded in 1682. It was part of the Welsh Tract and was named after Radnorshire in Wales . In 1717 the "Welsh Friends" established a Quaker meeting ( Radnor Friends Meetinghouse ) near the current intersection of Conestoga Road and Sproul Road in the geographic center of the community. Welsh influence declined in the late 18th century as many left the area because of high taxation. Stone monuments were erected in various locations throughout the parish in the late 20th century to commemorate the parish's Welsh heritage.
The Lancaster Pike , the first toll road in the United States linked the cities of Philadelphia and Lancaster in Pennsylvania and led by Radnor Township. It was opened in 1794. A Western Railroad has also run through the township since the early 20th century.
Population development
| Population development | |||
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| Census | Residents | ± in% | |
| 1930 | 12,362 | - | |
| 1940 | 12,012 | -2.8% | |
| 1950 | 14,709 | 22.5% | |
| 1960 | 21,697 | 47.5% | |
| 1970 | 28,782 | 32.7% | |
| 1980 | 27,672 | -3.9% | |
| 1990 | 28,703 | 3.7% | |
| 2000 | 30,878 | 7.6% | |
| 2010 | 31,531 | 2.1% | |
| 2015 estimate | 31,501 | -0.1% | |
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The first settlers were Swedes, Welsh and English Quakers. Similar to Marple Township, the population only increased after the end of the Second World War , or has more than doubled since then. This is due to the increasing popularity of the automobile, the associated expansion of roads and the connection to local public transport.
economy
The financial company Lincoln National , the software company QlikTech and the industrial gases manufacturer Airgas , a subsidiary of Air Liquide , have their headquarters in Radnor Township.
The largest employers in 2017 were:
| employer | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Villanova University | 2,763 |
| Radnor Township School District | 803 |
| Lincoln National | 776 |
| Eastern University | 658 |
| Jefferson Home Care | 527 |
| VWR Management Services | 477 |
| EMoney Advisor Holdings | 414 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | 381 |
| Cabrini University | 347 |
| Main Line Services | 285 |
media
The local newspaper is the Delaware County Daily Times, formerly the Chester Times. Another daily paper is the "News of Delaware County". Due to its proximity to the big city, the “Philadelphia Inquirer” is also very important for the region.
There are also the radio stations WGMD on 92.7 FM and WCNL Cool on 101.3 FM.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ The Climate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- ^ Pennsylvania Place Names
- ↑ Radnor 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report , accessed March 17, 2019
- ↑ WGMD
- ↑ Cool1013