Leaman Place, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leaman Place, Pennsylvania
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Westbound US 30 through Leaman Place
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 Leaman Place, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Leaman Place, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Township | Paradise |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Leaman Place is a small, named area located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is mostly known as a "whistle-stop." A whistle-stop is a small town or station where trains used to stop briefly, often just long enough for passengers to get on or off.
A Place in History
This quiet spot has a surprising history, especially for its size! On February 22, 1861, Abraham Lincoln visited Leaman Place. He was about to become the President of the United States. Lincoln spoke to a crowd of about 5,000 people who had gathered to hear him.
Many years later, in 1968, another important politician stopped here. Hubert H. Humphrey, who was running for president, also gave a speech at the same spot. It's pretty cool that such a small place hosted two famous political figures!
Local Landmarks
Leaman Place is also home to a historic covered bridge. This special bridge crosses the Pequea Creek. Covered bridges are old-fashioned bridges with roofs and sides, which were built to protect the wooden structure from weather.
Where is Leaman Place?
Leaman Place is located at specific coordinates: 40 degrees, 0 minutes, 26 seconds North latitude and 76 degrees, 7 minutes, 0 seconds West longitude. This means it's in the northern hemisphere and west of the prime meridian. The area sits about 385 feet (which is about 117 meters) above the level of the sea.
