Crum Lynne, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Crum Lynne, Pennsylvania
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 Crum Lynne, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Crum Lynne, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Ridley |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19022
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-42045 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1203375 |
| Other names | Leiperville Crumlynne |
Crum Lynne is a small community in Ridley Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is not an official town or city. Instead, it is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a place with a shared identity but no separate local government.
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Where is Crum Lynne?
Crum Lynne is located in southeastern Pennsylvania. You can find it at about 39.87 degrees North and 75.33 degrees West. The community sits about 62 feet (or 19 meters) above sea level.
Crum Lynne's Climate
Crum Lynne has a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets plenty of rain and has warm, humid summers. The average temperatures change a lot throughout the year. In January, the average temperature is around 33.4 degrees Fahrenheit. By July, it warms up to about 78.2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Getting Around Crum Lynne
Crum Lynne is an important spot for travel and transportation. It has a train station and major highways.
Train Station History
The Crum Lynne SEPTA regional rail station is a key part of the community. It was once a stop on the old Pennsylvania Railroad line. This line connected big cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. A vice president of the railroad named the station. He chose the name after Crumlin, a place in Wales, where his mother was born.
Important Railroad Office
Crum Lynne is also home to a special office. It houses the headquarters for Region 2 of the Federal Railroad Administration's Office of Safety. This office helps make sure trains are safe. It covers a large area, including Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, and parts of New Jersey. It also includes Washington, D.C.
Major Roads
Two major highways meet in Crum Lynne. These are Interstate 95 and Interstate 476. Interstate 95 forms the southern border of Crum Lynne. Interstate 476 forms the western border. MacDade Boulevard is the main road that runs east to west through the community. It runs parallel to Interstate 95.
Famous Faces from Crum Lynne
Several people who grew up in or have ties to Crum Lynne have become well-known.
- Bert Cooper: A professional boxer.
- Damiere Shaw: An NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) coach.
- Dino Vasso: An NFL (National Football League) coach.
- Kurupt: A famous rapper.
