34-649: Colley Township is a township in Sullivan County , Pennsylvania , United States. The population was 626 at the 2020 census. The village of Lopez is located in the township. The Clemuel Ricketts Mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 59.2 square miles (153 km), of which 58.25 square miles (150.9 km)
68-625: Is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . As of the 2020 census , the population was 5,840, making it the second-least populous county in Pennsylvania . Its county seat is Laporte . The county was created on March 15, 1847, from part of Lycoming County and named for Major General John Sullivan. The county is part of the Northeast Pennsylvania region of the state. The land which became Sullivan County
102-659: Is also home to a large, private hunting club, Painter Den, Inc . This vast property is situated in Davidson, Laporte and Colley townships. Painter Den Pond is also on the property and is stocked with perch and pike . There are several festivities held in the county each year: Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities , boroughs , townships , and, in at most two cases, towns . The following boroughs and townships are located in Sullivan County: The population ranking of
136-480: Is divided into 13 incorporated municipalities . State law defines the two kinds of municipalities present in the county: four boroughs and nine townships . In the 2010 census , the population of Sullivan County was 6,428, making it an "Eighth Class County", defined by Pennsylvania law as "having a population of less than 20,000 inhabitants". Its county seat is Laporte , which was the smallest county seat in Pennsylvania by population, as of 2001. Sullivan County
170-514: Is land and 0.95 square miles (2.5 km) (1.63%) is water. Colley Township is bordered by Bradford County to the north, Wyoming and Luzerne Counties to the east, Davidson Township to the southwest, and Laporte and Cherry Townships to the west. Colley Township is home to the Clemuel Ricketts Mansion on Ganoga Lake , listed on the National Register of Historic Places , and part of Ricketts Glen State Park . At
204-500: Is located in north central Pennsylvania, about 123 miles (198 km) northwest of Philadelphia and 195 miles (314 km) east-northeast of Pittsburgh . The county covers 452 square miles (1,170 km ), of which 450 square miles (1,165 km ) is land and 2 square miles (5.2 km ) (0.53%) is water. Its municipalities range in size from the borough of Dushore with 0.9 square miles (2.3 km ) to Davidson Township with 78.2 square miles (203 km ). Cherry Township has
238-470: Is located just behind the high school. Public transportation is provided by BeST Transit . Sullivan County is one of only two counties in Pennsylvania with no known active railroad lines of any kind, the other being Fulton County . However, several narrow-gauge logging railroads once served Sullivan County. There are two Pennsylvania state parks in Sullivan County. Sullivan County
272-430: The 2010 census there were 694 people, 214 households, and 116 families living in the township. The population density was 11.9 people per square mile (4.65/km). There were 640 housing units at an average density of 11/sq mi (4.3/km). The racial makeup of the township was 76.7% White, 21.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian, and 0.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.8%. Of
306-727: The Appalachian Plateau physiographic province , which is characterized by gently folded and faulted sedimentary rocks of middle to late Paleozoic age. The southern border of the county is approximately at the Allegheny Front , a geological boundary between the Ridge and Valley province and the plateau. ( PA Geologic Survey Map 13 ). The mountains within the county are part of the Endless Mountains . The stratigraphic record of sedimentary rocks within
340-539: The Pleistocene epoch, or "Ice Age." ( PA Geologic Survey Map 59 ). Most of the county is covered by glacial till of Late Wisconsinan age. Late Illinoian Stage deposits may underlie the Late Wisconsinan deposits, and these are exposed in the south central part of the county (roughly western Davidson Township). The major rivers in Sullivan County are Loyalsock Creek and Muncy Creek . Both flow into
374-852: The West Branch of the Susquehanna River . Some streams along the eastern border of the county flow into the North Branch of the Susquehanna River . All of Sullivan county is thus within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Several small coal fields exist within Sullivan County. The fields contain either bituminous or semi-anthracite coal, and all occur within Pennsylvanian strata. Notable geologic features within Sullivan County include some of
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#1732791959478408-512: The state legislature to become chartered as a city. However, as Sullivan County has a population of only 6,428, it has no cities. There are no unincorporated areas in the county, since all territory in Pennsylvania is incorporated. The land which became Sullivan County was purchased from the Iroquois by the Province of Pennsylvania in 1768, as part of the first Treaty of Fort Stanwix . It
442-465: The virgin forests were almost all gone by 1900 and the population declined in eight of eleven decades since then, decreasing by a total of 47% between 1900 and 2010. The map shown below is clickable; click on any municipality name to be redirected to the article for that borough or township. Unless otherwise noted, all information on area and population comes from the U.S. Census Bureau . Sullivan County, Pennsylvania Sullivan County
476-512: The 179 households 14.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.4% were non-families. 38.5% of households were one person and 23.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.69. The age distribution was 28.9% under the age of 18, 26.3% from 18 to 24, 11.6% from 25 to 44, 13.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% 65 or older. The median age
510-471: The 214 households 12.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.8% were non-families. 40.2% of households were one person and 22.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.94 and the average family size was 2.57. The age distribution was 16.9% under the age of 18, 65.7% from 18 to 64, and 17.4% 65 or older. The median age
544-565: The Hollywood Film, Pajama Party. At the 2000 census there were 647 people, 179 households, and 95 families living in the township. The population density was 11.2 people per square mile (4.3/km). There were 542 housing units at an average density of 9.3/sq mi (3.6/km). The racial makeup of the township was 70.48% White, 20.87% African American, 0.93% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 4.17% from other races, and 3.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.57%. Of
578-499: The Iroquois in 1779. While all four boroughs were formed after Sullivan County was established, seven of the nine townships were formed while still part of Lycoming County. The first of these was Shrewsbury Township, which encompassed all of modern Sullivan County when it was formed in 1803. Elkland Township was formed from Shrewsbury in 1804, as were Cherry (1824), Davidson (1833), and Forks Townships (1833). Plunketts Creek Township
612-553: The bedrock of Sullivan County is gently folded , with the axes of two major anticlines (including the Wilmot Anticline) and two major synclines (Bernice-Mehoopany Syncline and Noxen Syncline) each trending roughly east–west. There are three mapped faults in the Allegheny Formation between the towns of Murray and Ringdale. Nearly all of Sullivan County was glaciated several times in the past, during
646-695: The county are Loyalsock Creek , Little Loyalsock Creek , Muncy Creek , and Fishing Creek . The majority of the land in Sullivan County is forest , but there is some farmland , especially in the northern part of the county. There are numerous river valleys in the southern and western parts of Sullivan County. Sullivan has a warm-summer humid continental climate ( Dfb ) and average monthly temperatures in Laporte range from 21.8 °F in January to 67.9 °F in July. Sullivan County lies predominantly within
680-612: The county has a total area of 452 square miles (1,170 km ), of which 450 square miles (1,200 km ) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km ) (0.6%) is water. Elevation ranges from 2593 ft at North Mountain in Davidson Township to 779 ft on Loyalsock Creek at the Lycoming County line. The county is served by Pennsylvania Route 42 , Pennsylvania Route 87 , Pennsylvania Route 154 , Pennsylvania Route 487 , and U.S. Route 220 . The major rivers in
714-731: The county spans from the Devonian Lock Haven Formation (exposed only in Lick Creek valley) to the coal-bearing Pennsylvanian Allegheny Formation . Generally, the Catskill Formation underlies most of the lowlands, and sandstones of the Huntley Mountain , Burgoon , Mauch Chunk , or Pottsville Formations cap the mountains. No igneous or metamorphic rocks exist within the county, other than possible glacial erratics . Structurally ,
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#1732791959478748-568: The county use the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in a law enforcement capacity, either with part-time police departments or with no other police departments. There is one school district in the county: Sullivan County School District . Sullivan County School District has one high school, grades 7–12, and one elementary school, grades K-6. Sullivan County High School is located in Laporte . Sullivan County Elementary School
782-481: The fifth entirely formed from it). Sullivan County was named for Pennsylvania state senator Charles C. Sullivan, who "took an active part in procuring passage of the bill" establishing the county. However, according to Frederic A. Godcharles (1933), the county is named for General John Sullivan , who led the Sullivan Expedition against the Iroquois in 1779. According to the U.S. Census Bureau ,
816-409: The first county seat until 1850, when Laporte was founded in the geographic center of the county, and became its new county seat. In 1850 the population of the county was 3,694 and it grew steadily to a peak of 12,134 in 1900. This was just after the borough of Eagles Mere was incorporated as the last of the county's municipalities, in 1899. Much of this growth was fueled by lumber -based industry, but
850-504: The following: As of the census of 2000, there were 6,556 people, 2,660 households, and 1,752 families residing in the county. The population density was 15 people per square mile (5.8 people/km ). There were 6,017 housing units at an average density of 13 units per square mile (5.0/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 95.58% White , 2.20% Black or African American , 0.76% Native American , 0.15% Asian , 0.46% from other races , and 0.85% from two or more races. 1.10% of
884-401: The highest population of any municipality (1,705 or 26.5% of the county total as of 2010), while the borough of Eagles Mere has the lowest population (120 or 1.9%). Although Sullivan County has boroughs and townships, it has no cities . Any municipality in Pennsylvania with more than 10 persons can incorporate as a borough. Any township or borough with a population of at least 10,000 can ask
918-499: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 33.8% were of German , 14.7% Irish , 9.5% English , 7.5% American , 5.9% Polish and 5.6% Italian ancestry. There were 2,660 households, out of which 24.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.70% were married couples living together, 6.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.10% were non-families. 29.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.20% had someone living alone who
952-709: Was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 158.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 144.7 males. The median household income was $ 23,542 and the median family income was $ 33,333. Males had a median income of $ 28,036 versus $ 20,417 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 10,979. About 3.0% of families and 45.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including none of those under age 18 and 17.9% of those age 65 or over. 41°31′30″N 76°14′44″W / 41.52500°N 76.24556°W / 41.52500; -76.24556 List of municipalities in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania Sullivan County, Pennsylvania , United States,
986-489: Was 25.3 years. The median household income was $ 30,096 and the median family income was $ 35,208. Males had a median income of $ 23,750 versus $ 40,250 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 14,243. About 19.5% of families and 31.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 30.1% of those age 65 or over. Pajamas made in the Lopez Factories were used in
1020-541: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.81. In the county, the population was spread out, with 20.80% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 24.10% from 25 to 44, 25.30% from 45 to 64, and 21.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 102.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.40 males. As of August 8, 2022, there are 4,369 registered voters in Sullivan County. As of 2016 all areas in
1054-627: Was formed from Franklin and Davidson Townships in 1838, and Fox Township was formed from Elkland in 1839. When Sullivan County was formed in 1847, both Shrewsbury and Plunketts Creek Townships were split, with each county having a township of that name. Plunketts Creek Township in Sullivan County changed its name to Hillsgrove Township in 1856. Sullivan County has no former townships, and no counties have been formed from it. When formed in 1847, Sullivan County had no boroughs. The unincorporated village of Cherry Hill in Cherry Township served as
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1088-405: Was named for Pennsylvania state senator Charles C. Sullivan, who "took an active part in procuring passage of the bill" establishing the county. However, according to former Pennsylvania state librarian Frederic A. Godcharles (1933) and oliver P. Williams' County Courthouses of Pennsylvania: A Guide (2001), the county is named for General John Sullivan , who led the Sullivan Expedition against
1122-432: Was originally purchased from the Iroquois by the Province of Pennsylvania in 1768, as part of the first Treaty of Fort Stanwix . It was then part of Northumberland County , then became part of Lycoming County when it was formed in 1795. Sullivan County itself was formed from the northeastern part of Lycoming County on March 15, 1847. It was the thirteenth and last county formed at least partly from Lycoming County (and
1156-423: Was part of Northumberland County , then became part of Lycoming County when it was formed in 1795. Sullivan County itself was formed from the northeastern part of Lycoming County on March 15, 1847. It was the thirteenth and last county formed at least partly from Lycoming County, and the fifth entirely formed from it. According to the official state publication The Pennsylvania Manual (2011), Sullivan County
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