Clifford Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Clifford Township, Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Susquehanna |
| Settled | 1799 |
| Incorporated | 1806 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.93 sq mi (106.00 km2) |
| • Land | 40.48 sq mi (104.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,107  |
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2,099 |
| • Density | 56.85/sq mi (21.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
18407, 18413, 18421, 18441, 18446, 18470
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-115-14224 |
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Clifford Township is a community located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,107 people lived there.
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History of Clifford Township
Clifford Township was created in 1806. It was originally part of a larger area called Luzerne County. It was made from parts of a place then known as Nicholson Township. Nicholson Township later changed its name to Lenox Township in 1813.
The township got its name from a man named Clifford who lived in Philadelphia. People hoped he would pay for this honor, but he never did! Clifford Township became part of Susquehanna County on February 21, 1810. This happened when Susquehanna County was separated from Luzerne County.
Geography and Land
Clifford Township covers a total area of about 40.9 square miles (106 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 40.5 square miles (104.8 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.45 square miles (1.16 square kilometers) is water.
People of Clifford Township
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 2,408 | — | |
| 2020 | 2,107 | −12.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,099 | −12.8% | |
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In 2010, about 2,408 people lived in Clifford Township. There were 990 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 679 of these were families.
The township had about 59.5 people living in each square mile. There were 1,278 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most people in the township were White (97.6%). A smaller number were African American (0.3%), Native American (0.1%), or Asian (0.2%). Some people (1.2%) were of two or more races. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 26.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (55.5%) were married couples living together. About 8.3% of households had a female head with no husband present.
The average household had 2.43 people. The average family had 2.92 people.
Age Groups
The population was spread out by age. About 19.4% of the people were under 18 years old. Most people (63.9%) were between 18 and 64 years old. About 16.7% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the township was 45 years.
Clifford Picnic: A Local Tradition
The Clifford Picnic is a popular local fair. It usually takes place during the last full week of July. This picnic is a very important event for the community. It also helps raise money for the Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Department.
The first picnic was held in August 1949. For the first few years, the Firemen's Picnics were held in a field. This field was behind the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter LaCoe. The fire engine was kept across the street at LaCoe's Clifford Farm Supply Store.
Setting up stands and tents each year was a lot of work. So, the Fire Company bought 21 acres (about 8.5 hectares) of land. This land included a small pond. This spot is now known as "the Picnic grounds." People also call it "the Clifford Carnival grounds" or "the fire house" because a new fire station was built there.
The Miniature Railroad
The Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Company is home to a special miniature railroad. This train used to be at Rocky Glen Park in Moosic. The train was added to Rocky Glen Park in 1924. It was part of the Nallin-Jennings Park's side of Rocky Glen.
The railroad ran until the early 1950s. A big fire in 1950 destroyed many rides on the Nallin-Jennings side of Rocky Glen. After the fire, what was left of the business was sold. The new owners decided to remove rides that were duplicated in other parts of the park.
The Nallin-Jennings Miniature Railroad was taken apart. It was then sold to people from the Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Company. The train has been there ever since. It has been changed over the years to keep it running. As of 2018, this miniature railroad had been in operation for 94 years!
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Clifford (Pensilvania) para niños
