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Yeadon, Pennsylvania
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Location in Delaware County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Yeadon, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Yeadon, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.59 sq mi (4.13 km2) |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 11,443 |
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11,496 |
| • Density | 7,207.52/sq mi (2,783.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19050
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-045-86968 |
| FIPS code | 42-86968 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1191867 |
Yeadon is a small town, called a borough, located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is right next to the big city of Philadelphia. In 2010, about 11,443 people lived there.
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Yeadon's Location and Size
Yeadon is found in the eastern part of Delaware County. It shares borders with several other towns. To the south is Darby. To the northwest is Lansdowne. On its west and north sides is Upper Darby Township. To the east, across a stream called Cobbs Creek, is the city of Philadelphia. Philadelphia's downtown area is about 6 miles (10 km) to the east.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Yeadon covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A Brief Look at Yeadon's History
Yeadon and the land around it were once part of a place called New Sweden. This was a Swedish settlement known as Mölndal, founded in 1645. The borough of Yeadon got its name from Yeadon Manor. This manor was named after a town called Yeadon, West Yorkshire, in England.
After World War II, many middle-class African American families moved to Yeadon. In 1959, the town's Nile Swim Club became very important. It was the first swim club in the United States that was owned and run by African Americans.
Famous People from Yeadon
Many interesting people have connections to Yeadon:
- George Ronald Christmas: A Marine officer from Philadelphia who won important awards.
- William T. Kerr: He lived in Yeadon and started the American Flag Day Association in 1888. He worked for 50 years to make Flag Day a national holiday. He was there when President Harry S. Truman signed the law in 1949.
- Rose Coyle: She was crowned Miss America in 1936. She lived in Yeadon and is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery.
- John McDermott: He was the first golfer born in the U.S. to win the U.S. Open. He lived in Yeadon and is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery.
- Tony Taylor: A baseball player who played second base for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Frank Tinney: A comedian from Philadelphia who performed in vaudeville shows. He is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery.
- Frank Sheeran: A World War II veteran who served in the 45th Infantry Division. He is also buried in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Schools in Yeadon
The William Penn School District serves the students in Yeadon. This school district was created in 1972. Before that, Yeadon had its own school district.
- Bell Avenue Elementary School (Kindergarten to 6th grade)
- Evans Elementary School (Kindergarten to 6th grade)
- Penn Wood Middle School (7th to 8th grade) - located in Darby
- Penn Wood High School, Cypress Street Campus (9th grade)
- Penn Wood High School, Green Ave Campus (10th to 12th grade) - located in Lansdowne
Religious Places
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia oversees Catholic churches in the area. St. Louis Church in Yeadon opened in October 1928. Around 2008, about 1,267 families were part of this church. In 2013, St. Louis Church joined with Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Darby, and the St. Louis parish closed.
Yeadon's Population and People
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In 2010, the U.S. Census showed that Yeadon's population was mostly African American (88.6%). About 7.5% of the people were White. Smaller groups included Asian (0.8%), Native American (0.2%), and people from other backgrounds. About 1.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Looking back at the 2000 census, there were 11,762 people living in Yeadon. There were 4,696 households, which are groups of people living together. About 31.2% of these households had children under 18. The average household had 2.43 people.
The population's age groups were spread out. About 24.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in Yeadon was 38 years old.
Getting Around Yeadon
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As of 2010, Yeadon had about 21.78 miles (35.05 km) of public roads. Most of these roads, about 19.39 miles (31.20 km), are taken care of by the borough itself. The rest, about 2.39 miles (3.85 km), are maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
U.S. Route 13 is the main highway that goes through Yeadon. It runs generally from the southwest to the northeast. This route uses different streets like MacDade Boulevard, Church Lane, and Baltimore Avenue as it passes through the town.
See also
In Spanish: Yeadon (Pensilvania) para niños
