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Lima, Pennsylvania
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Middletown Friends School
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Location in Delaware County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Middletown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km2) |
| • Land | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,745 |
| • Density | 1,867.35/sq mi (721.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19037
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| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-43272 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1179346 |
Lima (pronounced LY-mə) is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. Lima is located in Middletown Township, within Delaware County. In 2020, about 2,745 people lived there.
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History of Lima
Lima has a long and interesting history.
Early Buildings and Community
The Middletown Friends Meetinghouse was built in 1702. This makes it one of the oldest buildings of its kind in the area. Back then, this region was part of Chester County.
Role in the Anti-Slavery Movement
Lima played an important part in the fight against slavery. Many people living there wanted to end slavery. Families like the Van Leers and Foxes helped free Black tradesmen. They also sold land only to people who supported the free Black community. This area was once called The Village of Lima. Today, it is known as Van Leer Avenue. The community grew with support from its neighbors.
Historic Arboretum
The John J. Tyler Arboretum is a special place in Lima. It is a large garden with many different trees and plants. This arboretum was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. This means it is recognized as an important historical site.
Geography of Lima
Lima is located in the northern part of Middletown Township.
Location and Roads
It is about 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Media. Media is the main town of Delaware County. U.S. Route 1, also called Baltimore Pike, runs along the southern edge of Lima. This road goes northeastward about 16 miles (26 km) to Philadelphia.
Area and Climate
Lima covers a total area of about 1.47 square miles (3.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Lima has a hot-summer humid continental climate. This means it has warm, humid summers and cold winters. The average temperature in January is about 31.7°F (-0.2°C). In July, the average temperature is about 76.5°F (24.7°C).
Population of Lima
The number of people living in Lima changes over time.
Population Count
According to the 2020 census, Lima had a population of 2,745 people. In 2010, there were 2,735 people. Before that, in 2000, the population was 3,225.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 978 households in Lima. About 10.9% of these households had children under 18. Many households (57.5%) were made up of individuals living alone. A large number of these individuals (52.4%) were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Lima was 79 years old.
Notable People from Lima
Some important people have lived in Lima.
John P. Van Leer
John P. Van Leer was a colonel during the American Civil War. He was also a member of the Anti-Slavery Movement. This means he worked to end slavery in the United States.
See also
In Spanish: Lima (Pensilvania) para niños
