Douglassville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Douglassville, Pennsylvania
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Old St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, founded in 1720; this building was built in 1801
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 Douglassville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Douglassville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks |
| Township | Amity |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 518 |
| • Density | 803.10/sq mi (309.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19518
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1173428 |
Douglassville is a small community in Amity Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. Douglassville is located along major roads like U.S. Route 422 and Pennsylvania Route 724. Many people live in its different neighborhoods, such as Amity Gardens, West Ridge, Briarwood, High Meadow, Cider Mill, and Woods Edge. In 2020, about 518 people lived here.
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History of Douglassville
Early Settlers and Villages
The first European settlers in this area were Swedish pioneers. They arrived on land given to them by William Penn in the early 1700s. On October 21, 1701, William Penn set aside a large area of land, about 10,000 acres (40 square kilometers), for members of a Swedish church. This land was located near the Schuylkill River and Manatawny Creek. The borders of Amity Township today are almost the same as this original Swedish land.
Morlatton Village and Old St. Gabriel's
An early settlement called Morlatton Village became part of what is now Douglassville. This was the very first settlement in Berks County along the Schuylkill River. It later became home to Old St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, also known as Old Swedes. This church was founded in 1720 and is the oldest church in Berks County.
Oldest House in Berks County
Morlatton Village also has the Mouns Jones House. Swedish settlers built this house in 1716. It is the oldest known house in all of Berks County.
Geography of Douglassville
Douglassville is located right on the Schuylkill River. Most of the community is on the left side of the river. The weather here is generally warm in the summer and cold in the winter. The average temperature in January is about 30.7°F (-0.7°C), and in July, it's around 75.5°F (24.2°C).
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 518 | — | |
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As of the 2020 census, there were 518 people living in Douglassville.
Parks and Fun Places
Douglassville has several places where you can play and enjoy the outdoors.
Lake Drive Park and Recreation Area
This park is in the Amity Gardens neighborhood. It has lots of fun things to do, including:
- Basketball courts
- Tennis courts
- A skateboard park
- A pavilion for gatherings
- A picnic area
Hill Road Park
You can find Hill Road Park in the West Ridge neighborhood. It's a great spot for sports, with:
- A baseball field
- A pavilion
Monocacy Hill Preserve
Just outside Douglassville, there's Monocacy Hill Preserve. This is a natural park that's not developed with playgrounds or courts. It's perfect for:
- Hiking on its trails
- Learning about nature and the environment
Getting Around Douglassville
Bus Services
Klein Transportation offers bus services from Douglassville to several nearby towns and even to New York City. You can catch a bus to places like:
Notable People from Douglassville
Many interesting people have connections to Douglassville, including:
- Lucy L. Flippin – an actress
- Mark Forrest (born 1996) – a professional footballer (soccer player)
- Chris Guiliano (born 2003) – an Olympic swimmer
- Carmelo Marrero (born 1981) – a professional mixed martial artist
- James W. McCord (1924–2017) – a CIA officer
- Jacob K. McKenty (1827–1866) – a lawyer and politician
- Natalie Wojcik (born 1999) – a college artistic gymnast
Images for kids
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Old Swede's House, built 1716
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Douglass House
See also
In Spanish: Douglassville (Pensilvania) para niños
