Secane, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Secane, Pennsylvania
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 Secane, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Secane, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware |
| Townships | Upper Darby, Ridley |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19018
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
Secane is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's part of two larger areas: Ridley Township and Upper Darby Township.
At the heart of Secane, you'll find places to shop and a train station. Around this center, there are apartment buildings and many single-family homes. The streets here often curve and end in cul-de-sacs. This style of street layout became popular after World War II. Secane is also split between two different school districts: Upper Darby and Ridley.
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Secane's History
Secane gets its name from a Native American leader from the 1600s. He was part of the Algonquin group. In July 1683, a famous person named William Penn bought land from two chiefs, Secane and Icquoquehan. This land was located between Chester Creek and the Schuylkill River.
Secane was once home to a golf course called the Tully-Secane Country Club. Later, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia changed the golf course into a church. This church is now known as Our Lady of Fatima Church.
Where is Secane?
Secane is located in Delaware County. It is divided between Ridley Township and Upper Darby Township. Sometimes, people confuse Secane with Clifton Heights. This is because both communities share the same ZIP code.
A stream called the Muckinipattis Creek starts in Secane. It flows south through the community. Eventually, it joins the Darby Creek in Tinicum Township. Secane has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm, humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature in January is about 33.2 °F, and in July, it's about 78.0 °F.
Learning in Secane
Children living in Secane attend different schools based on which township they live in.
- If you live in Ridley Township, you go to schools in the Ridley School District.
- If you live in Upper Darby Township, you go to schools in the Upper Darby School District.
There is also a Catholic school in the area called Our Lady of Angels Regional School. It is located in Ridley Township, close to Morton. This school was created in 2012. It formed when two older schools joined together: Our Lady of Fatima in Secane and Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Ridley Township.
Secane's Population
Secane has a population of almost 24,000 people. Before it became a residential area, it was mostly farmland. People started building homes here in the 20th century.
Getting Around Secane
Three main roads help people travel through Secane. These are Providence Road, South Avenue, and Franklin Avenue. Franklin Avenue connects to Kedron Avenue, which is also known as Route 420.
The Secane station is a stop on the SEPTA Regional Rail Media/Wawa Line. This train line runs from Philadelphia west to Wawa. In the past, this station was called Spring Hill. It was a stop on the old Pennsylvania Railroad line.
Famous People from Secane
Some well-known people have lived in Secane:
- Pat Croce: He used to own the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team.
- Joe Sestak: He was an officer in the U.S. Navy and later served as a congressman.
