38-635: Honey Brook Township is a township in Chester County, Pennsylvania , United States. The population was 8,274 at the time of the 2020 census . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 25.4 square miles (66 km), of which 25.1 square miles (65 km) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km), or 1.14%, is water. The headwaters of the Brandywine River start in Honey Brook Township, which
76-472: A female householder with no husband present, and 56.1% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.83. In the town, the population was spread out, with 12.3% under the age of 18, 45.5% from 18 to 24, 18.6% from 25 to 44, 12.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
114-503: A large portion of the hill. According to the United States Census Bureau , Bloomsburg has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12.1 km ), of which 4.4 square miles (11.3 km ) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.9 km ), or 7.22%, is water. In January, the average high temperature is 35 °F (2 °C), while the average low temperature is 19 °F (−7 °C). In July, the average high temperature
152-569: A local plant and a dye plant in Monroe, North Carolina . The closure affected over 200 employees in both locations. In early 2014 Windsor Foods (formerly Del Monte Foods ) closed their doors, affecting more than 160 employees. Company officials cited flooding as a result of Tropical Storm Lee as one of their reasons for the plant closing. Bloomsburg is home to the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble , founded in 1978 to establish
190-515: A median income of $ 40,970 versus $ 28,404 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 19,046. About 5.2% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 19.5% of those age 65 or over. Honey Brook Township is home to an Amish community, which comprises half of the township's population. As of 2018, there were 72.45 miles (116.60 km) of public roads in Honey Brook Township, of which 0.10 miles (0.16 km) were maintained by
228-742: A northwest-southeast alignment through the center of the township. Township (Pennsylvania) A township , under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania , is the lowest level of municipal incorporation of government. All of Pennsylvania's communities outside of incorporated cities , boroughs , and one town have been incorporated into individual townships that serve as the legal entities providing local self-government functions. In general, townships in Pennsylvania encompass larger land areas than other municipalities , and tend to be located in suburban , exurban , or rural parts of
266-688: A progression of municipal structures based on population growth, it is not uncommon to have a township and borough of the same or similar name, generally adjacent within the same county. The 'town-like' borough might be partially or wholly surrounded by the remaining township from which it had split off. The government of Cold Spring Township ceased to function in 1961, when there were no candidates for office. Pennsylvania townships typically vary in size from 6 to 40 square miles (16–104 km ). There are two classifications of townships, first class and second class. The commonwealth initially incorporates all townships as second class townships. To become
304-465: A resident professional ensemble for the production of quality entertainment and educational programs for the region, and to promote the arts. The Bloomsburg Public Library was founded in 1899 and funded jointly by the taxpayers of Bloomsburg, Scott Township, and Hemlock Township. Bloomsburg is also home to the Bloomsburg Fair (the largest fair in the state of Pennsylvania) which, since 1855,
342-1140: A tax collector and, in many townships, a panel of three auditors who annually audit all township accounts. The supervisors or commissioners of the township appoint a secretary and a treasurer, and may also appoint a township manager to coordinate township employees and operations. County governments may provide some or all municipal services to residents of townships, regardless of class and size, including trash collection or sewage processing. Some counties, though, leave individual municipalities to provide their own services; in some instances small groups of boroughs or townships may pool their resources to provide water, police, or other functions. The main areas of local services include police and fire protection, maintenance of local roads and streets, water supply, sewage collection and treatment, parking and traffic control, local planning and zoning, parks and recreation, garbage collection, health services, libraries, licensing of businesses and code enforcement. All municipalities in Pennsylvania, however, rely on county and state organized courts for probate, criminal, and civil court services. Under
380-546: A township despite taking the name "Town of McCandless" when adopting a home rule charter in 1975. Bloomsburg's slogan of "The only incorporated town in Pennsylvania" reflects its unique status. The Bloomsburg Historic District and Rupert Covered Bridge No. 56 are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . On October 28, 2015, a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) blimp broke free from Aberdeen Proving Ground and headed north, taking out
418-508: A township of the first class and operate under the powers of the First Class Township Code, a township must have a population density of 300 inhabitants per square mile (120/km ) and voters therein must approve the change of classification in a referendum. The classes of townships differ primarily in the form of their administration. Townships of the second class are governed by a board of supervisors, elected at large by
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#1732794178876456-476: Is 85 °F (29 °C), while the average low temperature is 62 °F (17 °C). The month with the least precipitation is February, which has 2.37 inches (60 mm) on average. June experiences the most precipitation: 4.5 inches (110 mm) on average. As of the census of 2010, there were 14,855 people residing in the town. The population density was 3,414.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,318.5/km ). There were 5,121 housing units. The racial makeup of
494-864: Is a part of the Brandywine River Tidal Basin. Honey Brook Township is also a part of the Pequea Creek Tidal Basin. Nearly two-thirds of the land is in agricultural use. The school district is Twin Valley School District . Honey Brook Elementary Center is in the township. Twin Valley Middle School and Twin Valley High School are in Caernarvon Township, Berks County , and have Elverson postal addresses. At
532-448: Is a traditional agricultural fair . The David Stroup Fountain , erected in 1892, is located at Bloomsburg's Market Square. David Stroup was the owner of a local candy shop who left money in his will to the town's water works. The current fountain is a restored version of the original, which was dismantled in 1966 due to its deterioration but was put back together in 1982 by Daniel and Michael McCloskey. The original crane sculpture, which
570-665: Is in the southeast corner of Bloomsburg, along the Susquehanna River. The main highways in Bloomsburg are U.S. Route 11 , Pennsylvania Route 42 (serves the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds ) and Pennsylvania Route 487 . Interstate 80 passes north of the town, with access from Exit 232 (PA 42) to the northwest of town and Exit 236 (PA 487) northeast of town. US 11 leads west 9 miles (14 km) to Danville and east 13 miles (21 km) to Berwick , both on
608-523: Is served by the Bloomsburg Area School District , which has about 1,800 students enrolled from the town itself, western, and southeastern suburbs. Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School in Bloomsburg has numerous secondary education trade programs. The Central Columbia School District has approximately 2,100 students and encompasses the eastern and northern suburbs of Bloomsburg. Bloomsburg University , one of
646-455: The 2010 census . The first signs of European settlement date to the year 1772, when James McClure established a log cabin in the area. Until the mid-19th century, it was just a small village, known as Bloom Township. Traditionally, Bloomsburg's founding in 1802 has been ascribed to settler Ludwig Eyer, son of Johann Martin Eyer, acting as agent for his brother Johann Adam . For 75 years after
684-892: The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), 20.58 miles (33.12 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 51.77 miles (83.32 km) were maintained by the township. A very short segment of the Pennsylvania Turnpike ( I-76 ) crosses the northern tip of Honey Brook Township, but the closest interchange is at Interstate 176 and Pennsylvania Route 10 in neighboring Caernarvon Township. PA 10 heads southward across western portions of Honey Brook Township via Twin County Road and Compass Road. U.S. Route 322 follows Horseshoe Pike along
722-565: The Susquehanna River . It is the only Pennsylvania municipality incorporated as a town. As of the 2010 census , Bloomsburg had a population of 14,855, with an estimated population of 13,811 in 2019. Bloomsburg is one of two principal communities of the Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area , a metropolitan area that covers Columbia and Montour counties, and had a combined population of 85,562 at
760-408: The poverty line , including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over. The town of Bloomsburg is administered by a town council of six members and the mayor. As an incorporated town, the mayor can vote along with the council on every motion. This is different from most borough councils, where there are seven council members and the mayor can only vote to break ties. Bloomsburg
798-512: The 14 institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education , had a 2012 enrollment of 10,000 full-time undergraduate and 846 graduate students. Additionally, there are several private religious and non-denominational schools in and around the immediate vicinity of Bloomsburg. The one park in Bloomsburg is the 43-acre (170,000 m ) Town Park, established in 1927. The Norris E. Rock Memorial Swimming Pool and
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#1732794178876836-501: The 2010 census, the township was 95.4% non-Hispanic White, 1.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, and 3.2% were two or more races. At the 2000 census there were 6,278 people, 2,054 households, and 1,554 families living in the township. The population density was 250.0 inhabitants per square mile (96.5/km). There were 2,134 housing units at an average density of 85.0 per square mile (32.8/km). The racial makeup of
874-554: The Bloomsburg Skate Park immediately adjoin the park. The town has also purchased the former Streater Farm at the confluence of Fishing Creek and the Susquehanna River , which is being converted into athletic fields, a nature preserve, and a walking path that will be tied in with the existing Columbia-Montour Rails-to-Trails program. On May 31, 2009, Bloomsburg Mills, Inc., after 120 years of weaving and finishing fabrics in Bloomsburg, went out of business, closing both
912-570: The Pennsylvania constitution, each governmental entity has the right to choose its own form of self-government, and a limited ability to delegate powers and oversight to such entities as authorities, commissions and school boards. Any township, regardless of its class, may adopt a home rule charter, at which point it is no longer governed by the Pennsylvania Township Codes. While a home rule charter can incorporate unusual features, standard municipal functions are generally part of
950-408: The Susquehanna River. PA 42 leads northwest 10 miles (16 km) to Millville and south 22 miles (35 km) to Ashland , while PA 487 leads northeast 17 miles (27 km) to Benton and southwest 15 miles (24 km) to Elysburg . Via Interstate 80 and connecting highways it is 44 miles (71 km) northeast to Wilkes-Barre and 42 miles (68 km) northwest to Williamsport . Harrisburg ,
988-460: The campus's online, student-run newspaper, cover university-related and more traditional world and entertainment news. Several radio stations serve the area, including WHLM , WMMZ , and WCFT-FM . The town is primarily served by Service Electric Cable TV and receives both the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton market television stations and Philadelphia stations. Bloomsburg Municipal Airport
1026-661: The commonwealth. As with other incorporated municipalities in Pennsylvania, townships exist within counties and are subordinate to or dependent upon the county level of government. Townships in Pennsylvania were created in the 17th century during the colonial-era Province of Pennsylvania prior to the American Revolution . Much of the province was then occupied by Native Americans , but the colonial administration in Philadelphia brought new counties and new settlements regularly. The first communities defined by
1064-570: The discovery of ore in the area, Bloomsburg developed a booming iron industry. Since its incorporation on March 4, 1870, Bloomsburg has held the distinction of being the only town in Pennsylvania . While some home rule municipalities may be styled as towns in their charters, they remain classified as either cities , boroughs , or townships . One particular point of confusion regards McCandless in Allegheny County, which remains
1102-432: The electorate of the whole township for overlapping six-year terms. The number of supervisors can be increased to five by referendum. Townships of the first class, by contrast, have a board of commissioners. Between five and fifteen commissioners sit on this panel; they can be elected either at large or by wards within the township; and they serve for overlapping terms of four years in office. Other elected officials include
1140-402: The mix regardless of how offices and powers are allocated within the jurisdiction. "Citizen's Guide to Pennsylvania Local Government, 2010" Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania#History Bloomsburg is a town and the county seat of Columbia County, Pennsylvania , United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania and is located 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Wilkes-Barre along
1178-439: The provincial state government tended to be rural, geographically large, and sparsely populated townships. Townships or portions of them tended to become boroughs after population growth or an increase in population density and, eventually, might to reincorporate at the level of city. Initially, each municipal organization begins as a second-class township. When a sufficient population density, currently 300 people per square mile,
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1216-399: The town was 89.6% White , 6.2% African American , 0.10% Native American , 1.6% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population. According to the 2000 census There were 4,080 households, out of which 19.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.2% were married couples living together, 9.7% had
1254-468: The town's power supply as it went. Bloomsburg is located west of the center of Columbia County, along the north bank of the Susquehanna River and on the east side of Fishing Creek . The southern half of the town occupies level ground along the Susquehanna, while the northern half is occupied by 940-foot-high (290 m) Turkey Hill . The campus of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania occupies
1292-546: The township was 97.40% White, 1.08% African American, 0.99% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 0.24% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. There were 2,054 households, 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 20.5% of households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size
1330-416: Was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.37. The age distribution was 29.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males. The median household income was $ 50,609 and the median family income was $ 57,500. Males had
1368-408: Was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.7 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 24,868, and the median income for a family was $ 39,806. Males had a median income of $ 29,940 versus $ 19,961 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 12,819. About 10.5% of families and 31.2% of the population were below
1406-555: Was at the top of the fountain, was lost in storage until 2005, when it was cleaned, repaired, and replaced on the fountain. The Children's Museum is at 2 West Seventh Street. Bloomsburg is home to one daily newspaper, the Press Enterprise . Bloomsburg has two online news sites: The Bloomsburg News covering all of Bloomsburg activities, and BloomUtoday.com covering Bloomsburg University as well as local news. The Voice , Bloomsburg University's student newspaper and BUnow,
1444-514: Was attained, the township had the option of holding a referendum and, if it passed, became a first-class township. The municipality could proceed to the level of borough or city in a similar fashion. Historically, this progression has often included border adjustments or mergers with other boroughs or townships. Many communities remain townships in spite of growth that brings the characteristics of more-urbanized areas that might be associated with "towns." Because Pennsylvania's constitution provides for
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