New Freedom, Pennsylvania
| New Freedom | |
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Former Pennsylvania Railroad Station, now a restaurant and museum on the York County Heritage Rail Trail County Park
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 Location in York County and the state of Pennsylvania. |
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| Coordinates: 39°44′12″N 76°41′55″W / 39.73667°N 76.69861°WCoordinates: 39°44′12″N 76°41′55″W / 39.73667°N 76.69861°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Settled | 1783 |
| Incorporated | 1879 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| • Mayor | Jeff Halapin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.0 sq mi (5 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 4,464 |
| • Density | 2,200/sq mi (860/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Zip code | 17349 |
| Area code(s) | 717 |
| Website | New Freedom |
New Freedom is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the borough had a population of 4,464. Once an industrial/railroad town, the community has evolved into a mostly residential town.
New Freedom Borough is located in the southern portion of York County, Pennsylvania. The borough borders the Mason-Dixon line and was incorporated in 1873. Originally named “Freedom” for the Free family, there was another town already in existence with that name, so New Freedom was chosen as the official name.
People of German, English, and Scotch-Irish descent settled the area. The rich, fertile soil provided a comfortable living for farming and agricultural opportunities. Summers Canning Company operated in the town for years, canning the freshest harvests and then shipping the final products. Summers Canning Company was sold to Hanover Foods in 1984. A mural depicting scenes from the Summers Canning Company is displayed on a building along the York County Heritage Rail Trail.
The Northern Central Railway was a primary factor for early growth of the town. The rail service established a vital means of commerce and transportation until Hurricane Agnes in 1972 destroyed much of the rail line and bridges in York County.
Located 30 miles north of Baltimore, Maryland and 38 miles south of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania the town is changing from an area of commerce and minor industry to a commuter community.
New Freedom is located at 39°44′12″N 76°41′55″W / 39.73667°N 76.69861°W (39.736703, -76.698541).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,512 people, 1,296 households, and 1,031 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,711.8 people per square mile (661.5/km²). There were 1,340 housing units at an average density of 653.1 per square mile (252.4/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.53% White, 0.77% African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.40% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.
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