Reamstown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Reamstown, Pennsylvania
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Aerial view of Reamstown (top center)
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Lancaster County's location in Pennsylvania
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Reamstown's location in Lancaster County
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster |
| Township | East Cocalico |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.27 sq mi (5.88 km2) |
| • Land | 2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 392 ft (119 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,367 |
| • Density | 1,491.80/sq mi (575.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
17567
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-63664 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1184739 |
Reamstown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Riemeschteddel) is a small community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for counting people. In 2020, about 3,367 people lived there. The local people who speak Pennsylvania Dutch call it Riemeschteddel.
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Exploring Reamstown's Location
Reamstown is found in the northeastern part of Lancaster County. It sits in the southern area of East Cocalico Township. To its northwest, you'll find the town of Denver.
How to Get Around Reamstown
Pennsylvania Route 272 runs through Reamstown, just north of the main downtown area. This road can take you about 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast to Adamstown. It also goes southwest the same distance to Ephrata.
A bigger, four-lane highway, U.S. Route 222, passes by the south side of Reamstown. The closest way to get onto this highway is about 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast. This road also connects to the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Nearby Cities and Towns
Reamstown is located about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Reading. It's also 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Lancaster. If you travel southeast, you'll reach Philadelphia, which is about 62 miles (100 km) away.
Waterways in Reamstown
The area of Reamstown is about 2.27 square miles (5.9 square kilometers). A small part of this, about 0.01 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water. The Cocalico Creek flows along the northwestern edge of Reamstown. This creek then flows southwest into the Conestoga River, which eventually joins the mighty Susquehanna River.
Reamstown's Past: A Look at History
Reamstown was named after Eberhard Ream, whose son, Tobias Ream, started the town in the 1740s. Before it was called Reamstown, it had another name: "Zohar."
Reamstown During the American Revolution
During the American Revolution, Reamstown played an important role. It became one of the places where soldiers wounded in the Battle of Brandywine were taken for care. This battle happened on September 11, 1777. Sadly, some of these soldiers died in Reamstown. They are buried in unmarked graves at the Salem Evangelical Cemetery.
A Special Stone in the Cemetery
At the Salem Evangelical Cemetery, you can also find a large boulder. This stone was once used by Native American people as a tool to grind things, like a mortar and pestle. They used it on nearby Ephrata Mountain. Later, a person named Pierce Lesher moved the boulder to Reamstown. Today, there's a plaque on the stone. It tells the story of both the Native American history and the military history of the area.
Who Lives in Reamstown?
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| 2020 | 3,367 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Reamstown was 3,367 people.
A Snapshot of the Community
In 2000, there were 3,498 people living in Reamstown. Most of the people were White (95.23%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.92% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 1,161 households in Reamstown. A household means all the people living in one home. Many of these households (41.6%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (67.9%) were married couples living together.
Age Groups in Reamstown
The people in Reamstown are of different ages. About 28.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Reamstown was 36 years old.
How People Make a Living
In 2000, the average income for a household in Reamstown was about $53,423 per year. For families, the average income was about $58,625 per year. A small number of families (3.3%) and people (5.5%) lived below the poverty line. This included 9.1% of those under 18 and 4.8% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Reamstown
- George S. Howard: He was a very important person in music. He was the founding commander and conductor of the United States Air Force band, starting in 1947.
See also
In Spanish: Reamstown para niños
