Trappe, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Borough of Trappe
Drapp
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Muhlenberg House, ca. 1720-1787
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Location of Trappe in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
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 Borough of Trappe
Location in Pennsylvania
Borough of Trappe
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.06 sq mi (5.34 km2) |
| • Land | 2.06 sq mi (5.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 3,509 |
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3,725 |
| • Density | 1,807.38/sq mi (697.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19426
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-77304 |
Trappe (which means Drapp in Pennsylvania German) is a small town, called a borough, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2010, about 3,509 people lived there. Trappe is home to the Augustus Lutheran Church, built in 1743. This church is special because it's the oldest Lutheran church in the U.S. that's still used by the same group of people. It's even a National Historic Landmark!
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Geography of Trappe
Trappe is located at 40°12′N 75°29′W / 40.200°N 75.483°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Trappe covers about 2.1 square miles (5.34 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the borough.
Schools in Trappe
Students in Trappe attend schools in the Perkiomen Valley School District.
South Elementary School is located right in the borough. The old Collegeville-Trappe high school building is also in Trappe.
History of Trappe
Early European Settlers in Trappe
European settlers first came to Trappe around 1717. Many of these early settlers were German immigrants. They arrived in Philadelphia and then moved west to find available land.
Augustus Lutheran Church: A Historic Landmark
One of the oldest buildings still standing in Trappe is the Augustus Lutheran Church. Its construction started in 1743. This happened after Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, a Lutheran minister, arrived from Germany in 1742.
A big storm in 1860 damaged the old church. But William Augustus Muhlenberg, Henry's grandson, helped save and fix it. Today, it is the oldest Lutheran church building in the U.S. that has been used continuously by the same church group. It's recognized as a very important place, a National Historic Landmark.
Other Historic Buildings in Trappe
Across from Augustus Lutheran Church, there's a building from around 1830. This building used to be the U.S. Post Office until 1929. After that, postal services moved to a bigger location. Now, this old post office and general store is a private home.
Trappe is also home to the Henry Melchior Muhlenberg House. This house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has been restored and is now a museum. The Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley, Inc. runs the museum.
Another historic place you can visit in Trappe is The Speaker's House. This was the home of Frederick Muhlenberg. He was a U.S. Congressman and the very first Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. The house is currently being restored.
Transportation in Trappe
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As of 2015, Trappe had about 14.60 miles (23.50 kilometers) of public roads. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintains 3.68 miles (5.92 kilometers) of these roads. The borough itself takes care of the remaining 10.92 miles (17.57 kilometers).
The main road that goes through Trappe is Pennsylvania Route 113. It runs through the town from northeast to southwest, following Third Avenue.
SEPTA provides bus service to Trappe. The Suburban Bus Route 93 connects Trappe to the Norristown Transportation Center in Norristown and Pottstown.
Population of Trappe
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 324 | — | |
| 1910 | 398 | 22.8% | |
| 1920 | 412 | 3.5% | |
| 1930 | 410 | −0.5% | |
| 1940 | 497 | 21.2% | |
| 1950 | 773 | 55.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,264 | 63.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,676 | 32.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,800 | 7.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,115 | 17.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,210 | 51.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,509 | 9.3% | |
| 2020 | 4,002 | 14.0% | |
In 2010, the population of Trappe was 3,509 people. Most residents, about 89.2%, were White. About 4.5% were Asian, and 3.2% were Black or African American. About 2.7% of the population had Hispanic or Latino family backgrounds.
In 2000, there were 3,210 people living in Trappe. There were 1,292 households, with 886 of them being families. The population density was about 1,547 people per square mile (651 per square kilometer).
About 32.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 60.0%, were married couples. The average household had 2.48 people, and the average family had 3.00 people.
The median age in Trappe was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older. About 24.7% of the population was under 18.
The median income for a household in Trappe was $67,500. For families, the median income was $76,544. The average income per person was $31,281. A very small number of families, about 0.6%, lived below the poverty line.
Notable People from Trappe
- Frederick Muhlenberg: He was born in Trappe. He became a U.S. Congressman and was the very first Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.
- Jimmy Pop: He is a musician from the comedy rock band, Bloodhound Gang.
- William Rudolph Smith: He lived from 1787 to 1868. He was a Pennsylvania State Representative and Senator. He also served as the Attorney General of Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Trappe para niños
