Cummings Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cummings Township,
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Township
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Village of Waterville
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Map of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania highlighting Cummings Township
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Map of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lycoming |
| Settled | 1784 |
| Formed | 1832 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 69.99 sq mi (181.28 km2) |
| • Land | 69.37 sq mi (179.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) 0.69% |
| Elevation | 1,719 ft (524 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 264  |
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263 |
| • Density | 3.82/sq mi (1.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone (North America)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17776
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-081-17696 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1216746 |
Cummings Township is a small area in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's called a township. In 2020, about 264 people lived here. It's known for its beautiful nature, including Little Pine State Park and Upper Pine Bottom State Park.
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History of Cummings Township
Cummings Township was created in 1832. It was formed from parts of two other townships, Mifflin and Brown. The township was named after John Cummings, who was a judge in the local court system at that time.
Early Life and Industries
Long ago, the areas around Little Pine Creek and Pine Creek were hunting grounds for Native American tribes. These included the Iroquois and Algonkian tribes. Some historians think there might have been a Shawnee village and burial ground near Little Pine State Park.
Later, people came to the area to work in the lumber industry. They cut down large white pine and hemlock trees. These trees were then sent down Pine Creek to sawmills in Williamsport. The first sawmill in the Little Pine area was built in 1809 by James and John English. A village called English Mills grew around these sawmills. The lumber business here lasted until 1909.
Waterville Village
Waterville is the main village in Cummings Township. Michael and Henry Wolf arrived here in 1817. They helped start Waterville by building a sawmill and clearing land for farming. A post office opened in Waterville in 1849. Early businesses also included stores and a hotel, which is still there today.
State Parks and Forests
The land that became Tiadaghton State Forest was bought by the state in the early 1900s. The spot for Upper Pine Bottom State Park was once a public campground in 1924. During the Great Depression, a group called the Civilian Conservation Corps built a picnic shelter there in 1936. This park officially became a state park in 1962.
Geography of Cummings Township
Cummings Township is located in the western part of Lycoming County. It shares borders with other townships and a county. For example, it borders Gallagher Township in Clinton County to the west.
Roads and Waterways
Pennsylvania Route 44 runs through the western part of the township. This road follows Pine Creek. It can take you south to Jersey Shore or northwest to Coudersport. Another road, Pennsylvania Route 414, goes north along Pine Creek from Waterville.
The township has a total area of about 181 square kilometers (about 70 square miles). Most of this is land, with a small amount of water. All the water in the township flows into the Pine Creek area. Little Pine Creek joins Pine Creek in the village of Waterville.
Natural Attractions
Cummings Township is home to two Pennsylvania state parks.
- Little Pine State Park is located northeast of Waterville.
- Upper Pine Bottom State Park is west of Waterville.
Parts of Tiadaghton State Forest are also found within the township. These natural areas offer great places for outdoor activities.
Waterville Village Location
Waterville is a small community surrounded by thick woods. It sits in a deep valley where Pine Creek flows. This valley is part of the Pine Creek Gorge. Pennsylvania Route 44 goes through Waterville. The city of Williamsport, which is the main city of Lycoming County, is about 27 miles southeast of Waterville.
Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 273 | — | |
| 2020 | 264 | −3.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 263 | −3.7% | |
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In 2020, the population of Cummings Township was 264 people. This was a small decrease from 273 people in 2010.
Images for kids
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Picnic table and Upper Pine Bottom Run at Upper Pine Bottom State Park
