New Holland, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Holland, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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House on West Main Street
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| Etymology: Holland | |
Location in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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 New Holland, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
New Holland, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.94 sq mi (5.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.94 sq mi (5.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,743 |
| • Density | 2,955.74/sq mi (1,141.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17557
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| Area codes | 717 |
New Holland is a small town, called a borough, located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In the Pennsylvania Dutch dialect, it's known as Seischwamm. According to the 2020 census, about 5,762 people live there. This was a bit more than the 5,378 people counted in 2010.
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New Holland's Past: A Look Back in Time
New Holland was first settled in 1728. Two brothers, John Michael and John Phillip Ranc (Ranck), were the first to live there. Before it was called New Holland, it had a few other names. Some of these names were "Hog Swamp," "Earltown," and "New Design."
A famous company, the New Holland Machine Company, started here in 1895. It was founded by Abe Zimmerman. This company later became New Holland Agriculture. Today, New Holland Agriculture is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It shares this honor with the John Casper Stoever Log House.
Since 1967, New Holland has been a twin city with Longvic, France. This special connection exists because there was a Case New Holland factory in the French town.
Where is New Holland?
New Holland is located in the eastern part of Lancaster County. Its exact location is 40°6′8″N 76°5′16″W / 40.10222°N 76.08778°W. The town is surrounded by Earl Township.
Pennsylvania Route 23 runs through New Holland. It is known as Main Street in the borough. This road goes east about 11 miles (18 km) to Morgantown. If you go west, it's about 14 miles (23 km) to Lancaster. Lancaster is the main city of the county.
The United States Census Bureau says New Holland covers about 1.9 square miles (5.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The town sits on a low ridge. Water on the north side flows into Groff Creek and other small streams. These streams then join the Conestoga River. On the south side, water drains into Mill Creek. Mill Creek also flows into the Conestoga River, which then goes to the Susquehanna River.
New Holland's Weather
New Holland has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. The climate is often called "Cfa" on climate maps.
The hottest temperature ever recorded in New Holland was 102°F (39°C). This happened on July 22, 2011. The coldest temperature recorded was -13°F (-25°C). This very cold day was on January 19, 1994.
Trains and Transport
New Holland is the end point of the New Holland Secondary rail line. This train line connects to the Amtrak Keystone Line just east of Lancaster. The railway is owned by Norfolk Southern Railway. It helps many businesses transport goods.
Some of the businesses served include RR Donnelley and Sons Printing in Lancaster. It also serves one of the Dart Container factories. Another business is L&S Sweeteners, both located in Leola.
Who Lives in New Holland?
The population of New Holland has grown over the years. In 1850, about 672 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 5,762 people.
In 2000, there were 5,092 people living in New Holland. Most residents, about 90.34%, were White. About 6.42% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The town has people of all ages. About 22.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 16.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in New Holland was 40 years old.
The average income for a household in 2000 was $44,446. For families, the average income was $50,758. A small number of families, about 3.4%, lived below the poverty line.
Schools and Libraries
New Holland is home to the main office of the Eastern Lancaster County School District. This district includes Garden Spot High School and Garden Spot Middle School. There are also elementary schools like New Holland, Blue Ball, and Brecknock.
The community also has the Eastern Lancaster County Library. It used to be called the New Holland Library. This library is on Chestnut Street in New Holland. It is part of the Library System of Lancaster County.
Local Culture and Events
The New Holland Farmers Fair is a popular yearly event. It is a festival held in New Holland. The fair started in 1927. It has been held 88 times since then. The fair was not held from 1941 to 1945 because of World War II. It was also canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Famous People from New Holland
- John Wesley Davis: He used to be the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
- Todd O'Brien: A professional basketball player.
- Brenda Stauffer: She won a bronze medal in the 1984 Summer Olympics.
- Richard Winters: A brave officer from World War II. He was part of important events like D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. He was also the main character in the TV show Band of Brothers.
Images for kids
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John Casper Stoever Log House
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New Holland Machine Company, around 1895
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New Holland Borough sign in front of Garden Spot High School
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Keystone marker and Sister City sign on Route 23 near Garden Spot High School
See also
In Spanish: New Holland (Pensilvania) para niños
