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Bainbridge, Pennsylvania
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 Bainbridge, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Bainbridge, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Township | Conoy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.30 sq mi (5.96 km2) |
| • Land | 2.28 sq mi (5.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 310 ft (90 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,536 |
| • Density | 673.68/sq mi (260.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17502
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| Area codes | 717 and 223 |
| FIPS code | 42-03800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1168585 |
Bainbridge is a small community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area the government counts for population data.
Bainbridge is located along Pennsylvania Route 441. In 2020, about 1,536 people lived here. Before European settlers arrived, it was home to Native American tribes.
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History of Bainbridge
Native American Tribes in Bainbridge
In the early 1700s, Bainbridge became home to the Conoy and Nanticoke tribes. These tribes had to move because English settlers pushed them from their original lands. The Conoy tribe used to live near what is now Baltimore. The Nanticoke tribe lived across the Chesapeake Bay in what is now Delaware.
When the English arrived, many Native Americans got sick from new diseases. In 1632, there were about 2,500 people in these tribes. By 1697, their population dropped to only about 300.
Geography of Bainbridge
Bainbridge is in the western part of Lancaster County. It sits in the southern area of Conoy Township. Pennsylvania Route 441 runs through the community. This road goes northwest about 9 miles (14 km) to Middletown. It also goes southeast about 10 miles (16 km) to Columbia.
The community covers about 2.3 square miles (6.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 1,536 | — | |
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The population of Bainbridge has changed over time. In 2010, there were 1,355 people. By 2020, the population grew to 1,536 people. This information comes from the United States Census.
Things to See and Do
Explore the White Cliffs
South of Bainbridge, you can find the White Cliffs of Conoy. These cliffs are open for everyone to visit. They offer amazing views over the Susquehanna River. The cliffs were formed because of a limestone quarry nearby.
Visit Koser Park
Koser Park is a great place to start an adventure. It's the beginning of a paved trail that is 15 miles (24 km) long. This trail is perfect for walking or biking. It goes through the towns of Marietta and Columbia.
