Weissport, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Weissport, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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| Little town of weissport | |
White Street in Weissport in August 2015
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Location of Weissport in Carbon County, Pennsylvania
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 Weissport, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Weissport, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Carbon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 412 |
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397 |
| • Density | 2,940.74/sq mi (1,134.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18235
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| Area code(s) | 610 |
| FIPS code | 42-82080 |
Weissport is a small town, called a borough, in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It's located in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania. In 2010, about 412 people lived there.
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History of Weissport
When Was Weissport Founded?
The town of Weissport was started in 1792 by a person named Colonel Jacob Weiss. It was built in an area between the towns of Lehighton, Parryville, and Longrun.
Soon after, the town began to grow. By 1805, the first wooden bridge was built over the river to connect with the town. By 1812, Weissport had its first post office, places to eat (taverns), banks, and stores.
Weissport's Role in Canal History
Within 20 years of its founding, Weissport became very important for the canal industry. It was known for fixing, building, and repairing boats along the Lehigh Canal. This canal ran right next to the Lehigh River.
By 1832, a person named Lewis Weiss started building boats for big companies. These included the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company and the Morris Canal & Banking Company.
Geography and Location
Where is Weissport Located?
Weissport is in the southern part of Carbon County. It sits on the east side of the Lehigh River, on low ground. The old Lehigh Canal runs next to the town. Across the river to the west is a larger town called Lehighton.
Weissport was a very important place during the time of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Canal. It was the only place along the Lehigh Canal where boats could be built and repaired.
Nature and History in Weissport
Today, the Lehigh Canal Park is a beautiful spot for both people who live there and visitors. It's a great place to enjoy nature and learn about history. Weissport is also part of the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor. This corridor protects important cultural and historical sites.
Size and Elevation
The total area of Weissport is about 0.41 square kilometers. Most of this, about 0.35 square kilometers, is land. The rest, about 0.06 square kilometers, is water. Weissport is about 475 feet above sea level.
Transportation in Weissport
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Roads in the Borough
In 2007, Weissport had about 2.09 miles of public roads. Some of these roads, about 0.56 miles, were kept up by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The town itself maintained the other 1.53 miles of roads.
Major Routes Nearby
U.S. Route 209 goes through Weissport. If you go west on this road, you'll reach Lehighton. If you go east about 2 miles, you'll get to Interstate 476. This highway is also known as the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
I-476 goes north about 45 miles to Scranton. It goes south about 25 miles to the Allentown area.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Weissport?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 359 | — | |
| 1880 | 388 | 8.1% | |
| 1890 | 456 | 17.5% | |
| 1900 | 601 | 31.8% | |
| 1910 | 638 | 6.2% | |
| 1920 | 683 | 7.1% | |
| 1930 | 661 | −3.2% | |
| 1940 | 657 | −0.6% | |
| 1950 | 674 | 2.6% | |
| 1960 | 625 | −7.3% | |
| 1970 | 561 | −10.2% | |
| 1980 | 486 | −13.4% | |
| 1990 | 472 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 434 | −8.1% | |
| 2010 | 412 | −5.1% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 397 | −3.6% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 434 people living in Weissport. These people lived in 176 households, and 107 of these were families.
Most of the people in Weissport were White (95.16%). A smaller number were Asian (3.46%) or African American (0.46%). Some people were from other races or had mixed races. About 0.69% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 176 households, about 29% had children under 18 living there. About 42% were married couples living together. About 13.6% were female householders without a husband present.
The average household had about 2.47 people. The average family had about 3.12 people.
Age Groups in Weissport
The population in Weissport was spread out by age:
- 23.5% were under 18 years old.
- 9.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 35.0% were between 25 and 44.
- 20.7% were between 45 and 64.
- 11.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the borough was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were about 104.7 males.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in Weissport was $30,139. For families, the average income was $37,188. About 11% of families and 14.2% of all people were living below the poverty line. This included 22.5% of those under 18 and 4.4% of those 65 or older.
Images for kids
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War Memorial
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Chantilly Goods at Bridge St.
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Community Fellowship Church
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Jacob's United Church of Christ
See also
In Spanish: Weissport para niños
