Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bryn Mawr
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Bryn Mawr post office
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| Etymology: an estate near Dolgellau in Wales that belonged to Rowland Ellis | |
 Bryn Mawr
Location in Pennsylvania
Bryn Mawr
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware, Montgomery |
| Township | Radnor, Haverford, Lower Merion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,879 |
| • Density | 6,143.16/sq mi (2,371.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19010
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| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-09728 |
Bryn Mawr (say "Brin Mar") is a special kind of town in Pennsylvania, USA. Its name comes from the Welsh words for 'big hill'. It's located just west of Philadelphia.
Bryn Mawr is part of the "Main Line" area. This is a group of fancy towns near Philadelphia. Rich families built large homes here a long time ago. Today, Bryn Mawr is home to Bryn Mawr College. Many students live here, making up about half of the town's young adult population (ages 18-24). In 2020, about 5,879 people lived in Bryn Mawr.
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History of Bryn Mawr
Bryn Mawr got its name from a large piece of land in Wales. This land belonged to Rowland Ellis, a Welsh Quaker. He moved to Pennsylvania in 1686 to escape being treated badly for his religious beliefs.
Before 1869, the town was called Humphreysville. It was named after the Humphreys family, who were early settlers. The name changed when the Pennsylvania Railroad built its "Main Line" here. A railroad agent named William H. Wilson bought a lot of land for the railroad. He then renamed the town Bryn Mawr.
To attract visitors, the railroad built the Bryn Mawr Hotel in 1872. After a fire, a new, unique hotel was built in 1889. This building is now The Baldwin School. It is a historic place.
Bryn Mawr College opened in 1885. It started as a Quaker school but later became open to all religions. In 1893, the first hospital on the Main Line, Bryn Mawr Hospital, was built here.
Where is Bryn Mawr?
Bryn Mawr is a small area, but its ZIP Code (19010) covers a larger space. This means that when people say "Bryn Mawr," they might be talking about the main town or other nearby areas. These other areas include Rosemont and parts of Radnor and Haverford.
Bryn Mawr is part of the Philadelphia Main Line. This is a line of pretty towns along a railroad that goes west from Philadelphia. Other towns on the Main Line include Ardmore, Wynnewood, and Villanova.
People of Bryn Mawr
In 2020, Bryn Mawr had a population of 5,879 people. Many young people live here, especially students. The town has a mix of different backgrounds.
Schools in Bryn Mawr
Students living in Bryn Mawr attend different public schools depending on which township they live in:
- If they live in Lower Merion Township, they go to schools in the Lower Merion School District.
- If they live in Radnor Township, they go to schools in the Radnor Township School District. Radnor High School is the main high school there.
- If they live in Haverford Township, they go to schools in the School District of Haverford Township. Haverford High School is the main high school there.
There are also several private schools in Bryn Mawr:
- Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr
- The Shipley School
- The Baldwin School
Places to Visit
Bryn Mawr has many interesting places, including:
- Bryn Mawr College
- Harcum College
- Rosemont College
- Bryn Mawr Film Institute (a movie theater)
- Bryn Mawr Hospital (a hospital)
- Harriton House (a historic home)
Famous People from Bryn Mawr
- John Bogle: He started The Vanguard Group, a big investment company.
- Kat Dennings: An actress known for TV shows and movies.
- Drew Gilpin Faust: A historian who was the first female president of Harvard University.
- Jim Gardner: A well-known TV news anchor in Philadelphia.
- Katharine Hepburn: A famous actress who won many awards. She went to Bryn Mawr College.
- Jayne Mansfield: A well-known actress.
- Tim McCarver: A former baseball player and sports announcer.
- Teddy Pendergrass: A famous singer.
- Emlen Tunnell: A football player who is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- Woodrow Wilson: He later became the 28th President of the United States. He used to teach at Bryn Mawr College.
- Warren Zevon: A musician.
See also
In Spanish: Bryn Mawr para niños
