Lehman Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Lehman Township,
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
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Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Lehman Township
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Map of Luzerne County highlighting Lehman Township
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Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Luzerne County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne |
| Incorporated | 1829 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.21 sq mi (60.11 km2) |
| • Land | 21.94 sq mi (56.82 km2) |
| • Water | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,342  |
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3,364 |
| • Density | 157.53/sq mi (60.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-079-42504 |
Lehman Township is a community located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is part of a larger area called the Back Mountain. This region covers about 118 square miles in northern Luzerne County. The campus of Penn State Wilkes-Barre is found here, at Hayfield Farms. In 2020, about 3,342 people lived in Lehman Township.
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History of Lehman Township
Early Encounters
In the past, there were some difficult times between settlers and Native Americans in the area. In March 1780, two men, John Rogers and Asa Upson, were making sugar near Hunlock Creek. They were captured by Native Americans. Sadly, Upson was killed, and Rogers was taken away.
Later, the Native Americans went to where Abram Pike was also making sugar. They captured Pike and his wife. The next day, they moved towards the Village of Orange. There, they captured Moses Van Campen, his father, and Peter Pence. Moses's father was killed during this time.
The prisoners were taken to Wysox Creek. John Rogers bravely managed to get a knife from one of the Native Americans. He used it to free himself and the other prisoners. They then fought their captors. Some Native Americans were killed, while others managed to escape.
How Lehman Township Was Formed
The first European settlers in what is now Lehman Township are believed to be Nehemiah Ide and Jeremiah Brown. They moved to this area in 1801.
Lehman Township was officially created in 1829. It was formed from a part of Dallas Township. The township was named in honor of Dr. William Lehman.
Geography of Lehman Township
Lehman Township covers about 23.21 square miles (60.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 21.94 square miles (56.8 square kilometers). The rest is water, about 1.27 square miles (3.3 square kilometers).
The township has several creeks that flow into the Susquehanna River. These include Harveys Creek, Hunlock Creek, and Huntsville Creek. There are also a few lakes and reservoirs, like Lake Silkworth, Pikes Creek Reservoir, and Huntsville Reservoir.
Lehman Township is home to several small villages. These include Huntsville (which is also partly in Jackson Township), Lehman, Meeker, and Silkworth. Important roads that pass through the area are PA 29, PA 118, and PA 415. The area mostly has hills, thick forests, and farmland.
Neighboring Communities
Lehman Township shares its borders with several other communities:
- Dallas (to the east)
- Dallas Township (to the east and northeast)
- Harveys Lake (to the north)
- Lake Township (to the northwest)
- Ross Township (to the west)
- Hunlock Township (to the southwest)
- Plymouth Township (to the south)
- Jackson Township (to the southeast)
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,206 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,508 | 9.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,342 | −4.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 3,364 | −4.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
According to the census in 2000, there were 3,206 people living in Lehman Township. This included 1,226 households and 924 families. The population density was about 148 people per square mile.
About 30.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.1%) were married couples living together. About 20.3% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The population was spread out by age. About 22.9% were under 18 years old. About 28.5% were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age of people in the township was 40 years.
An interesting fact from the 2000 census is that people living in Lehman, Pennsylvania, had the longest average commute time in the country for communities with at least 1,000 workers. On average, it took them 60 minutes to travel to work.
Notable People from Lehman Township
Lehman Township has been home to some well-known individuals:
- Lisa Baker: She is a state senator, which means she helps make laws for Pennsylvania.
- Raye Hollitt: An American actress who was one of the original cast members of the TV show American Gladiators.
- Jay McCarroll: A fashion designer who won the first season of the TV show Project Runway on Bravo.
