Langhorne, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Langhorne Borough, Pennsylvania
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The Langhorne Hotel
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Location in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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 Langhorne Borough, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Langhorne Borough, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Incorporated | 1876 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,643 |
| • Density | 3,339.43/sq mi (1,289.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
19047
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| Area codes | 215, 267 and 445 |
| FIPS code | 42-41392 |
Langhorne Borough, once called Attleboro, is a small town in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 1,643 people lived here.
Even though it's a small borough, the name 'Langhorne' is often used for a larger area. This includes parts of Middletown Township, where places like the popular theme park Sesame Place are located. The Langhorne post office also serves parts of Lower Southampton Township.
Langhorne Borough is about six miles west of the Delaware River. Langhorne Manor is a different town right next to Langhorne Borough.
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History of Langhorne
Langhorne started in the 1600s where old Lenni-Lenape paths crossed. The first European settlers arrived in the early 1700s. One important early resident was Joseph Richardson. He opened a store and an inn around the 1730s.
A Busy Travel Stop
The road from Bristol became a very important route. It connected the cities of Trenton and Philadelphia. Trade and travelers helped the area grow a lot in the 1700s and 1800s. Langhorne became a major stop for stagecoaches in Bucks County. It was known as Four Lanes End, and later as Richardsons Corner.
How Langhorne Got Its Name
The village was first called Attleborough. This name was recorded in 1737. Later, in 1783, a plan for "Washington's Square in Attleborough" was made.
The name Attleborough might have come from William Richardson Atlee. He was a lawyer who lived there around 1790. When a fire engine was ordered, someone suggested naming it after him. The engine arrived with "Atleebury" painted on it. When a post office opened in 1806, the name became Attleborough.
In 1876, the village officially became a borough. It was then named Langhorne. This name honored Jeremiah Langhorne. He was an early resident and a former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
When the railroad arrived in 1876, there was a disagreement. People from Attleborough and Hulmeville argued over the station's name. The president of the North Pennsylvania Railroad decided to name it The Penndel Train Station. It was later changed to Langhorne Train Station.
Education and Growth
A school for higher learning opened in 1835. It was known by different names over the years. One famous student was Samuel J. Randall from Philadelphia. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He even became the speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Langhorne kept growing. Wealthy people from Philadelphia built large homes and businesses here.
Historic Places
Several places in Langhorne are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Langhorne Historic District, the old Langhorne Library, the Joseph Richardson House, and the Tomlinson-Huddleston House.
Langhorne was also home to a video game company called eGames. They published a popular game called Speedy Eggbert.
Geography of Langhorne
Langhorne Borough is located at 40°10′39″N 74°55′8″W / 40.17750°N 74.91889°W. It covers about 0.5 square miles (1.28 square kilometers) of land. The northern border of Langhorne follows the Neshaminy Creek.
People of Langhorne
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 558 | — | |
| 1890 | 727 | 30.3% | |
| 1900 | 801 | 10.2% | |
| 1910 | 895 | 11.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,067 | 19.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,147 | 7.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,221 | 6.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,579 | 29.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,461 | −7.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,673 | 14.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,697 | 1.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,361 | −19.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,981 | 45.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,622 | −18.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,643 | 1.3% | |
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In 2010, most people in Langhorne were White (86.4%). About 8.0% were Black or African American, and 1.5% were Asian. About 2.3% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
In 2000, there were 1,981 people living in Langhorne. There were 552 households, and 338 of them were families. The average household had 2.40 people, and the average family had 3.07 people.
Age Groups
About 26.2% of the population was under 18 years old. About 10.4% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 30.8%, was between 25 and 44. The median age in Langhorne was 34 years old.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Langhorne was $56,389. For families, the average income was $75,429. Only a small number of families (2.6%) and people (3.0%) lived below the poverty line.
Education in Langhorne
Langhorne is part of the Neshaminy School District. Students in the borough attend Tawanka Elementary School for grades K-4. They go to Maple Point Middle School for grades 5-8. For high school, they attend Neshaminy High School for grades 9-12.
Cairn University is a college located just south of Langhorne. It is in Langhorne Manor and Middletown Township.
Transportation in Langhorne
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As of 2007, Langhorne had about 6.19 miles of public roads. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) took care of 3.50 miles. The borough itself maintained the other 2.69 miles.
Major Roads
Two main roads, Pennsylvania Route 213 and Pennsylvania Route 413, go through Langhorne. PA 213 runs along Maple Avenue. PA 413 runs along Pine Street.
Public Transit
SEPTA provides bus service to Langhorne. City Bus Route 14 connects Langhorne to Northeast Philadelphia. Suburban Bus Route 130 connects to Bucks County Community College. The Langhorne station for SEPTA Regional Rail's West Trenton Line is located nearby in Langhorne Manor.
Climate in Langhorne
Langhorne has a climate with hot summers. Summers can be humid, and sometimes it feels very hot. The highest temperature ever recorded was 102.8°F (39.3°C) in July 2011.
Winter Weather
Winters can be cold. The average coldest temperature in a year is about 0.8°F (-17.3°C). The coldest temperature ever recorded was -9.9°F (-23.3°C) in January 1984. Langhorne usually gets between 24 and 30 inches (61-76 cm) of snow each year. Big snowstorms happen every few years.
| Climate data for Langhorne, Elevation 200 ft (61 m), 1981-2010 normals, extremes 1981-2018 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 71.5 (21.9) |
77.8 (25.4) |
87.4 (30.8) |
94.5 (34.7) |
95.4 (35.2) |
96.6 (35.9) |
102.8 (39.3) |
100.4 (38.0) |
98.4 (36.9) |
88.4 (31.3) |
81.2 (27.3) |
75.9 (24.4) |
102.8 (39.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39.9 (4.4) |
43.2 (6.2) |
51.4 (10.8) |
63.2 (17.3) |
72.8 (22.7) |
82.0 (27.8) |
86.2 (30.1) |
84.5 (29.2) |
77.7 (25.4) |
66.3 (19.1) |
55.4 (13.0) |
44.3 (6.8) |
64.0 (17.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 31.7 (−0.2) |
34.4 (1.3) |
41.8 (5.4) |
52.5 (11.4) |
61.9 (16.6) |
71.4 (21.9) |
76.0 (24.4) |
74.5 (23.6) |
67.3 (19.6) |
55.7 (13.2) |
46.1 (7.8) |
36.2 (2.3) |
54.2 (12.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23.5 (−4.7) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
32.2 (0.1) |
41.7 (5.4) |
51.0 (10.6) |
60.9 (16.1) |
65.9 (18.8) |
64.5 (18.1) |
56.9 (13.8) |
45.1 (7.3) |
36.8 (2.7) |
28.2 (−2.1) |
44.4 (6.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −9.9 (−23.3) |
−2.4 (−19.1) |
4.1 (−15.5) |
18.1 (−7.7) |
33.7 (0.9) |
42.3 (5.7) |
48.5 (9.2) |
43.2 (6.2) |
36.4 (2.4) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
12.5 (−10.8) |
0.0 (−17.8) |
−9.9 (−23.3) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.55 (90) |
2.76 (70) |
4.19 (106) |
3.94 (100) |
4.31 (109) |
4.31 (109) |
5.16 (131) |
4.34 (110) |
4.35 (110) |
3.76 (96) |
3.57 (91) |
4.03 (102) |
48.27 (1,226) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 66.2 | 62.5 | 58.2 | 57.7 | 62.1 | 66.1 | 66.4 | 68.8 | 69.8 | 69.3 | 67.7 | 68.1 | 65.3 |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 21.7 (−5.7) |
22.9 (−5.1) |
28.2 (−2.1) |
38.0 (3.3) |
48.8 (9.3) |
59.5 (15.3) |
64.0 (17.8) |
63.6 (17.6) |
57.1 (13.9) |
45.8 (7.7) |
36.0 (2.2) |
26.7 (−2.9) |
42.8 (6.0) |
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Nature and Environment
Langhorne's natural plant life would mostly be Oak trees. The area is known for its Eastern Hardwood Forests. Spring flowers usually start blooming around April 7. The leaves on trees typically change color in the fall by November 2.
Famous People from Langhorne
Many notable people have connections to Langhorne:
- Ryan Arcidiacono: A basketball star who won a championship with Villanova in 2016.
- Matt and Chris Bahr: Former NFL football kickers.
- Len Barker: A former MLB baseball player who pitched a perfect game in 1981.
- Andy Belmont: A racing car driver.
- Chris Cole: A professional skateboarder.
- Days Away: An indie rock band.
- Harry G. Frankfurt: A famous American philosopher.
- James Franklin: The head coach of the Penn State University football team.
- Bob Grupp: A former NFL football player.
- Edward Hicks: Born in Attleboro (now Langhorne), he was a Quaker artist known for his painting The Peaceable Kingdom.
- Marvin Keller: A former Pennsylvania State Representative and Senator.
- Nolan Jones: An MLB outfielder for the Colorado Rockies.
- Larry McCoy: A racing car driver.
- David M. O'Connell: A bishop.
- Bill O'Neill: A professional bowler with many titles.
- Anna M. Longshore Potts: A physician who lived from 1829 to 1912.
- Patricia Quinn: An actress.
- Langhorne Slim: A folk rock singer.
- Catie Turner: A singer.
Images for kids
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The Langhorne Hotel
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Location in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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PA 213 southbound in Langhorne
See also
In Spanish: Langhorne para niños
