Eldred Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Eldred Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
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Eldred Township from the Katy Jane Trail at Rider Park
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Map of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania highlighting Eldred Township
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Map of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lycoming |
| Settled (Warrensville) | 1802 |
| Formed | 1858 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.34 sq mi (37.15 km2) |
| • Land | 14.23 sq mi (36.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,996 |
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1,981 |
| • Density | 151.90/sq mi (58.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone (North America)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-081-22880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1216747 |
Eldred Township is a small community located in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's a type of local government area called a township. It's part of the larger Williamsport area. In 2020, about 1,996 people lived here. The village of Warrensville is also found within Eldred Township.
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History of Eldred Township
How Eldred Township Began
Eldred Township is one of the smaller townships in Lycoming County. It was created in 1858 from a part of Hepburn Township. People voted on whether to create the new township, and more people voted "yes." On November 16, 1858, a judge officially made it a township. It was named Eldred to honor C. D. Eldred, who was a judge at the time.
Early Settlers and Industries
The first European settlers in Eldred Township were mostly Quakers. They were drawn to the area by land deals. These early families included the Winners, Wilsons, and Marshalls. The area where they settled is still known as "Quaker Hill."
In the late 1800s, there were several important businesses in the township.
- In 1892, David Kiess & Brother had a sawmill in the northern part of the township.
- J. W. Milnor Sr. also had a sawmill nearby.
- C. D. Heim ran another sawmill in the southeastern part.
- All these sawmills used water from Mill Creek to power their machines.
- There were also two gristmills in Warrensville. Gristmills grind grain into flour. One was powered by water, and the other used both steam and water.
The Village of Warrensville
Warrensville is the only village in Eldred Township. In 1842, people met to decide on a name for their new post office. They chose "Warrensville" to honor General Joseph Warren. The post office opened on July 25, 1842.
The land where Warrensville stands was first cleared in 1802 by Samuel Carpenter. He built a gristmill, a sawmill, and a carding machine. These were the first of their kind in the area and were very helpful for the early settlers. The village itself was planned out in 1841.
By 1892, Warrensville had:
- Two stores
- A Temperance Hotel (a hotel that didn't serve alcohol)
- A tannery (where animal hides are turned into leather)
- Two wagon makers
- Two blacksmith shops
Geography of Eldred Township
Eldred Township is located in the middle of Lycoming County. It shares borders with several other townships:
- To the west: Hepburn Township
- To the north: Gamble Township
- To the northeast: Plunketts Creek Township
- To the east: Upper Fairfield Township
- To the south: Loyalsock Township
Loyalsock Creek forms the eastern border of the township. This creek flows south and eventually joins the West Branch Susquehanna River.
The township covers about 14.34 square miles (37.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
- The eastern part of the township is drained by Loyalsock Creek.
- The middle part is drained by Mill Creek, which also flows into Loyalsock Creek.
- Smaller streams like Sugarcamp Run, Calebs Run, and Lick Run flow into Mill Creek.
- The southwestern part of the township is drained by Millers Run, which flows directly into the West Branch Susquehanna River.
- A different Mill Creek drains the far western part of the township, flowing into Lycoming Creek and then to the West Branch.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 2,122 | — | |
| 2020 | 1,996 | −5.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,981 | −6.6% | |
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According to the 2020 census, there were 1,996 people living in Eldred Township.
In 2000, there were 2,178 people living here. Most of the people were White (about 98.67%). There were 770 households, and 646 of them were families. About 39.5% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.83 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 27.0% were under 18 years old.
- 7.0% were between 18 and 24.
- 27.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 29.2% were between 45 and 64.
- 9.4% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the township was 39 years.
Notable People
- Horace Willson (1878-1967) was born in Eldred Township. He was the founder and president of Columbia Phonograph Co., which later became Columbia Records. His son, Henry Willson, became a famous Hollywood agent. Horace Willson lived in Eldred Township as a child before his family moved to Williamsport.
