Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Lafayette Hill
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 Lafayette Hill
Location in Pennsylvania
Lafayette Hill
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Whitemarsh, Springfield |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,174 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19444
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| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
Lafayette Hill is a community in Pennsylvania, USA. It is not an official city or town. Most of it is in Whitemarsh Township. A small part is in Springfield Township.
Lafayette Hill is located west of Philadelphia. It is also south of Plymouth Meeting. The community was once called "Barren Hill." It got its current name from a French general. This general was Marquis de Lafayette. He camped there with his soldiers during the American Revolution.
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Discover Lafayette Hill's Past
A Look Back in Time
In the spring of 1778, George Washington sent about 2,200 soldiers. They were led by Marquis de Lafayette. Their job was to watch the British army. The British had spent the winter in Philadelphia. Lafayette's troops had a short fight nearby. This event is known as the Battle of Barren Hill.
The community's post office name changed in March 1883. It went from Barren Hill to Lafayette Hill. This change honored the French general.
Life in Lafayette Hill Today
Lafayette Hill has many parks and nature areas. It is home to different groups of people. There is a Jewish community and a Catholic population. They have places like St. Philip Neri Church and Congregation Or Ami. The Whitemarsh Valley Country Club is also here.
Many people who live here travel to Philadelphia for work. The main public transport system is SEPTA.
Community Safety and Services
Lafayette Hill has its own fire company. It is called the Barren Hill Volunteer Fire Company. It is one of the oldest in the area. It started in 1915 after a big farm fire. Today, they respond to many calls each year. Their firehouse is at 641 Germantown Pike. The Spring Mill Fire Company also helps Whitemarsh Township.
Students in Lafayette Hill attend schools in the Colonial School District.
Famous Faces from Lafayette Hill
Some well-known people have lived in Lafayette Hill. These include:
- Terrence Howard
- John Salmons
- Da'Rel Scott
- Brad Furman
- Reece Whitley
- Michael G. Rubin (a billionaire)
Who Lives in Lafayette Hill?
Community Population Facts
In 2016, Lafayette Hill had 10,796 people. There were about 2,229 people per square mile. Most of the people (88.48%) were White. About 4.47% were African American. Around 4.62% were Asian.
Age and Family Life
In 2016, the average age of people was 44.5 years old. More than half of the people (56.60%) were married. About 8.65% were divorced. The average home had 2.38 people living in it.
Many people (37.32%) were married with children. Some (13.56%) had children but were single. The average income for a household was $190,170. The middle income for a household was $142,315.
