Wallingford, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Wallingford, Pennsylvania
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Wallingford post office
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 Wallingford, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Wallingford, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Nether Providence |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19086
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| Area code(s) | 484 and 610 |
Wallingford is a small community in Nether Providence Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was founded way back in 1687 and got its name from Wallingford, England.
In 2007, Money Magazine said Wallingford was the ninth best place to live in the United States! Many places in Nether Providence use Wallingford's ZIP code.
Wallingford is located near Interstate 476, also known as the Blue Route. It's also close to S. Providence Road and PA 252. A stream called Crum Creek forms the eastern border of the township. Wallingford is about 9 miles from Philadelphia.
You can find a dry cleaning shop and a post office here. There are also many doctors, dentists, and lawyers in Wallingford. The community has several churches and chapels, including Wallingford Presbyterian Church and St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church. It is also home to Congregation Ohev Shalom, a Jewish synagogue.
The local schools are part of the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. This district serves Wallingford, Swarthmore, Rutledge, Rose Valley, and the rest of Nether Providence township.
Wallingford has a train station on SEPTA's Media/Wawa Line. The station's design is thought to be by the famous architect Frank Furness. You can get to downtown Philadelphia by train in about 30 minutes.
The local government offices are located at 214 Sykes Lane. Some historic places in Wallingford are the Thomas Leiper Estate, Westlawn, and Wolley Stille. These are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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People of Wallingford
In 2010, about 11,420 people lived in the area with the 19086 ZIP code. Most people living here are White (90.03%). There are also African American (4.57%) and Asian (5.07%) residents. About 1.95% of the people are Hispanic or Latino.
Fun Places to Visit
Wallingford has some cool spots to check out:
- Pendle Hill Quaker Center for Study and Contemplation: A place for learning and quiet reflection.
- Taylor Memorial Arboretum: A beautiful garden where you can see many different plants.
- Community Arts Center: A great place for art classes and shows.
- Saint John Chrysostom R.C.: A Catholic church.
Schools and Learning
The Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is in charge of schools here. The first school in the area opened in 1810. It was built on land given by a friend of William Penn.
The Nether Providence School District started in 1856. Later, it joined with the Swarthmore School District to form the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. In 1984, the middle and high schools combined. They became Strath Haven Middle School and Strath Haven High School.
Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School is the local Catholic school. It was created in 2012 when two schools, St. John Chrysostom and Nativity BVM School, merged.
Wallingford is also home to the Helen Kate Furness Free Library. This library was founded in 1902 and was updated in 2006.
Weather in Wallingford
Wallingford has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm, humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature in January is about 33 degrees Fahrenheit. In July, it's around 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
Famous People from Wallingford
Many interesting people have connections to Wallingford:
- Edward Potts Cheyney (1861-1947): A writer who studied history and economics.
- Jay Clayton: He used to be the chairman of the SEC, a government agency.
- Dan Connor (born 1985): A former professional football player.
- Ida Dixon (1854-1916): A woman who designed golf courses.
- Horace Howard Furness (1833-1912): A scholar who studied Shakespeare.
- William Henry Furness III (1866-1920): A doctor and a person who studied different cultures.
- Caroline Furness Jayne (1873-1909): A person who studied different cultures.
- Horace Jayne (1859-1913): A zoologist (someone who studies animals) and a teacher.
- Horace H. F. Jayne (1898-1975): A director of museums.
- Mark Jones (born 1980): A former professional football player.
- Joe Sestak: A US Representative who served Delaware County.
Neighborhoods
Wallingford is made up of several smaller areas, or neighborhoods:
- Pendlehill
- Avonbrook
- Ridgewood
- South Summit
- Wallingford
- South Wallingford
- East Wallingford
- Bowling Green
- Pine Ridge
- Heatherwold
- Garden City
