Strafford, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Strafford, Pennsylvania
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| Strafford Village | |
Strafford SEPTA Regional Rail station
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The Village
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"Thrill of Thrills" awaits you. Founded by Stephan Schifter in 1939
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 Strafford, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Strafford, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Counties | Chester, Delaware |
| Townships | Tredyffrin, Radnor |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19087
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
Strafford is a small community in southeastern Pennsylvania. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's an "unincorporated community." This means it's part of larger areas called Tredyffrin Township and Radnor Township. These townships are located in Chester County and Delaware County.
Strafford is known for its historic train station. This station is a stop on the SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line. What's cool about it? It's one of the few buildings still standing from the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia! Strafford was founded in 1939 by Stephan Schifter.
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Transportation History
Strafford once had another train line called the Philadelphia and Western Railroad. This line stopped running its main service on March 23, 1956. However, a part of its branch line still operates today as The Norristown High-Speed Line.
Rail Trail for Fun
The part of the old Philadelphia and Western Railroad line that used to run through Radnor Township and end in Strafford is now a "rail trail." This means the old tracks were removed and replaced with a path. It's a multi-use path where people can walk, run, or bike.
Education and Learning
Strafford is home to important schools and a library. It's a great place for students to learn and grow.
Local Schools
Students living in the Tredyffrin Township part of Strafford go to schools in the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District. Older students, those in high school, attend Conestoga High School. Strafford is also the location of the Woodlynde School, which used to be called the Strafford School. Another historic place is the Old Eagle School.
The Tredyffrin Library
The Tredyffrin Library is a large and modern building located right in Strafford. In 1977, it had about 18,000 square feet of space! The library was designed by a famous architectural firm called Mitchell/Giurgola.
Library Features
The Tredyffrin Library has some unique features. It includes an amphitheater, which is like an outdoor theater with steps for seating. This amphitheater faces a park. Inside, the library has one big reading room where everyone can enjoy books and study. The building has different heights, with one end being two stories tall and the other end having one story on the upper level.
The library's design makes it easy for people to get directly into the main reading room from the entrance. It's also known for using natural light well, keeping the sun from being too bright inside.
