Sellersville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Sellersville, Pennsylvania
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Location of Sellersville in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
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 Sellersville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Sellersville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Bucks | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.96 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) | |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) | |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 4,249 | |
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4,283 | |
| • Density | 3,743.88/sq mi (1,445.66/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| Zip Code |
18960
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| Area code(s) | 215, 267, and 445 | |
| FIPS code | 42-69248 | |
Sellersville is a small town, called a borough, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. About 4,249 people lived there in 2010. It is part of the Pennridge School District.
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A Look Back in Time
How Sellersville Began
Sellersville started in the early 1700s. It was built around a main road called Bethlehem Pike. This road connected Philadelphia to Bethlehem. At first, the town was very small. It was known as Sellers Tavern because of a large inn there. The town grew slowly until the time of the Industrial Revolution.
Growth in the 1800s
In the 1860s, the North Pennsylvania Railroad was built. It ran next to Bethlehem Pike. This helped new textile factories grow. More people also moved to the town. The East Branch of the Perkiomen Creek flows through Sellersville. This creek connects it to the nearby town of Perkasie.
In the early 1900s, a dam was built on the creek. This created a small lake called Lake Lenape. A park was built along the lake. In the 1920s and 1930s, this park had fun rides. There was a carousel and a roller coaster. The railroad brought many people from Philadelphia in the summer. Sellersville became a popular vacation spot.
Sellersville in the 1900s
In 1938, a summer club called Deutschhorst Country Club moved to the area. It was on a 40-acre ranch outside of town. The club was used for family events and activities. It also hosted political gatherings. As World War II got closer, the club tried to show it was not connected to the Nazi cause. By 1940, it was hardly used. The club closed in December 1941.
Sellersville was also home to the Radium Company of America. This company made gauges for military use. These gauges were coated with a special paint that glowed in the dark. The company later helped with important national projects.
Sellersville Today
In the 2000s, Sellersville is still a small town. It is located between a ridge and the larger town of Perkasie. The main street is still Bethlehem Pike, now called Old Route 309. The Washington House, an old inn, is now a nice restaurant. Next to it, an old stable was turned into a theater in 1894. It reopened in 2001 as Sellersville Theater 1894. It is a popular place for live music.
The textile factories are gone. Sellersville is now mostly a place where people live. Many residents work in nearby cities. Grand View Hospital, the first hospital in Bucks County, has been helping people since 1913. The town has open country and housing developments around it. The local firehouse holds fun events, like a summer carnival. The Holiday House Pool is a great place to cool off in summer. The Sellersville Museum shows different exhibits each month.
The Teller Cigar Factory is a historic building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
Where Sellersville Is Located
Sellersville covers about 1.2 square miles (3.03 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. It is in Southeastern Pennsylvania. This area is known as Northern Bucks County. It is close to Northampton and Lehigh counties.
People of Sellersville
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 490 | — | |
| 1890 | 794 | 62.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,247 | 57.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,572 | 26.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,739 | 10.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,063 | 18.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,115 | 2.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,373 | 12.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,497 | 5.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,829 | 13.3% | |
| 1980 | 3,143 | 11.1% | |
| 1990 | 4,479 | 42.5% | |
| 2000 | 4,564 | 1.9% | |
| 2010 | 4,249 | −6.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,567 | 7.5% | |
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In 2010, there were 4,249 people living in Sellersville. Most residents were White (93.6%). Other groups included African American (1.8%), Native American (0.3%), and Asian (1.0%). About 3.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 4,564 people. The town had 1,770 households. The average household had 2.56 people. The median age in the borough was 34 years old.
Getting Around Sellersville
Roads and Travel
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As of 2020, Sellersville had about 13.33 miles of public roads. Main Street is the main road that goes north and south through Sellersville. Pennsylvania Route 152 also goes through the town. Pennsylvania Route 309 is a freeway that goes around Sellersville to the west.
There is no public bus or train service in Sellersville right now. Sellersville used to have train service to Philadelphia. This service ended in 1981. The old Sellersville train station is now used as borough offices.
Town Services
PPL Corporation provides electricity to Sellersville. UGI Utilities provides natural gas. The North Penn Water Authority supplies water. The town also provides sewer services. Trash and recycling are collected by Republic Services. Internet and cable TV services are available from companies like Verizon, Frontier Communications, and Xfinity.
Weather in Sellersville
Sellersville has a climate with hot summers. Summers can be humid. The hottest temperature recorded was 101.5°F (38.6°C) in July 2011. Winters can be cold. The coldest temperature recorded was -12.9°F (-24.9°C) in January 1984. The town gets about 30 to 36 inches (76 to 91 cm) of snow each year. Big snowstorms happen every few years.
| Climate data for Sellersville, Elevation 328 ft (100 m), 1981-2010 normals, extremes 1981-2018 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 70.3 (21.3) |
77.8 (25.4) |
85.9 (29.9) |
92.7 (33.7) |
94.1 (34.5) |
95.3 (35.2) |
101.5 (38.6) |
99.2 (37.3) |
96.8 (36.0) |
88.1 (31.2) |
80.0 (26.7) |
74.8 (23.8) |
101.5 (38.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 38.6 (3.7) |
42.0 (5.6) |
50.4 (10.2) |
62.6 (17.0) |
72.7 (22.6) |
81.3 (27.4) |
85.3 (29.6) |
83.7 (28.7) |
76.9 (24.9) |
65.3 (18.5) |
54.2 (12.3) |
42.8 (6.0) |
63.1 (17.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 30.1 (−1.1) |
32.8 (0.4) |
40.4 (4.7) |
51.3 (10.7) |
61.2 (16.2) |
70.2 (21.2) |
74.6 (23.7) |
73.1 (22.8) |
65.7 (18.7) |
54.0 (12.2) |
44.3 (6.8) |
34.4 (1.3) |
52.8 (11.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 21.5 (−5.8) |
23.6 (−4.7) |
30.5 (−0.8) |
40.1 (4.5) |
49.6 (9.8) |
59.1 (15.1) |
64.0 (17.8) |
62.4 (16.9) |
54.5 (12.5) |
42.7 (5.9) |
34.4 (1.3) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
42.5 (5.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −12.9 (−24.9) |
−5.3 (−20.7) |
1.6 (−16.9) |
16.5 (−8.6) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
40.2 (4.6) |
46.7 (8.2) |
41.4 (5.2) |
34.2 (1.2) |
23.0 (−5.0) |
10.2 (−12.1) |
−2.6 (−19.2) |
−12.9 (−24.9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.44 (87) |
2.84 (72) |
3.89 (99) |
4.09 (104) |
4.34 (110) |
4.38 (111) |
4.75 (121) |
3.89 (99) |
4.55 (116) |
4.31 (109) |
3.72 (94) |
3.96 (101) |
48.16 (1,223) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 67.4 | 64.4 | 60.0 | 58.6 | 62.5 | 67.9 | 68.4 | 70.7 | 71.7 | 70.7 | 69.4 | 69.6 | 66.8 |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 20.6 (−6.3) |
22.1 (−5.5) |
27.6 (−2.4) |
37.3 (2.9) |
48.3 (9.1) |
59.1 (15.1) |
63.5 (17.5) |
63.0 (17.2) |
56.3 (13.5) |
44.7 (7.1) |
34.9 (1.6) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
42.0 (5.6) |
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Nature Around Sellersville
The natural plants in Sellersville are mostly Oak trees. The area is known for its Eastern Hardwood Forests. Spring flowers usually start blooming around April 11. The leaves change color in the fall, usually peaking around October 29.
Famous People from Sellersville
- Walter Emerson Baum, a painter and art teacher
- Kyle Blanks, a former professional baseball player
- Chris Collingwood, a musician from the band Fountains of Wayne
- Jamie Moyer, a former professional baseball player
- Marissa Sheva, a professional soccer player
- Jon Wurster, a drummer and comedy writer
See also
In Spanish: Sellersville para niños
