Jacobus, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Jacobus, Pennsylvania
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Location in York County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Jacobus, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Jacobus, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Settled | 1837 |
| Incorporated | 1929 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,830 |
| • Density | 1,965.63/sq mi (759.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
17407
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-37640 |
Jacobus is a small town, also called a borough, in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located about 6 miles south of York City. In 2020, about 1,829 people lived there.
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History of Jacobus
Jacobus was first settled in 1837. It was originally known as "New Paradise." However, this name caused problems. Mail often got mixed up with another town called Paradise in Lancaster County.
How Jacobus Got Its Name
To fix the mail mix-up, the United States Post Office Department asked the local postmaster, Jacob Geiselman, to change the name of the post office. Jacob couldn't think of a new name. So, mail for his town was often sent to him labeled "Jacob-US Mail." This was later shortened to "Jacob-US." Because of this, the post office was renamed Jacobus, and the town soon followed. In 1929, Jacobus officially became a borough under Pennsylvania law.
Fun Places to Visit in Jacobus
Jacobus and the areas around it have many beautiful parks, trails, and lakes. It is also very close to the historic York County Rail Trail.
Richard M. Nixon County Park
One of the most famous places is Richard M. Nixon County Park. This park is 187 acres large and is full of wildlife. It's only a short 5-minute drive from the center of Jacobus. The park has trails just for walking. You can also find areas where animals are fed.
The park also has the Nixon Park Nature Center. It opened in 1978 and was made bigger in 1992. This large center has displays about animals that live in York County, both now and in the past. You can also see old Native American tools and animal displays from all over the world.
William Kain County Park and Lakes
The Jacobus area is also home to Lake Redman and Lake Williams. These are two large lakes that provide water for the area. Both lakes are part of the William Kain County Park. This park is very big, covering 1,637 acres.
At William Kain County Park, you can enjoy many activities. These include fishing, boating, and even some hunting. There is also a playground for kids and horseshoe pits. The park has a special landing strip for remote-controlled (RC) airplanes. The park also has the William Kain County Trail System. This system has 12 marked trails. You can use these trails for mountain biking, horseback riding, or walking.
Geography of Jacobus
Jacobus is located at 39°52′57″N 76°42′43″W / 39.88250°N 76.71194°W. The borough covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 445 | — | |
| 1940 | 552 | 24.0% | |
| 1950 | 706 | 27.9% | |
| 1960 | 968 | 37.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,360 | 40.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,396 | 2.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,370 | −1.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,203 | −12.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,841 | 53.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,829 | −0.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,824 | −0.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,203 people living in Jacobus. These people lived in 481 households. Most of these households (379) were families. The population density was about 1,316 people per square mile.
Most people in Jacobus are White. A small number of people are Native American or Asian. Some people are also of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 31% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (68%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.49 people. The average family had about 2.84 people.
Emergency Services
Jacobus has important services to keep its residents safe. These include fire, ambulance, and police services.
Fire and Rescue Services
The Goodwill Fire Company #1 of Jacobus (Station 18) provides fire and rescue services. This fire department was started in 1879. They have two fire engines and a special brush truck for fighting fires in grassy or wooded areas. They also have a water rescue team and a fire police unit.
Ambulance Services
The Jacobus Lions Ambulance Club (Station 18) handles emergency medical services. This ambulance service can provide advanced life support. They have an ambulance available 24 hours a day for 911 calls.
Law Enforcement
The York County Regional Police Department provides law enforcement services for Jacobus.
See also
In Spanish: Jacobus (Pensilvania) para niños
