Clinton Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Coordinates: 41°11′24″N 76°51′22″W / 41.19000°N 76.85611°W / 41.19000; -76.85611
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Clinton Township,
Lycoming County,
Pennsylvania
UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code42-081-14336
GNIS feature ID1216744[3]
Websitewww.clintontwp.org

Clinton Township is a

Metropolitan Statistical Area
.

History

Clinton Township was formed from part of Washington Township by the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace of Lycoming County during its December 1825 session. It was named for Governor DeWitt Clinton of New York.

The first permanent settlers to Clinton Township arrived just before the beginning of the

Sullivan's Expedition
helped stabilize the area and encouraged resettlement, which continued after the war.

Following the war the pioneers returned to Clinton Township and reestablished their homesteads. By this time most of the Native Americans had either been killed off or fled to the west. The settlers encountered some struggles over the years, most notably in the winter of 1787. This winter was especially harsh in Clinton Township. Nearly all the livestock was either frozen to death or died of starvation. The supplies of food stored after the harvest were quickly depleted and the people began to starve. Hunters struggled through the deep snow. Even those that were able to use snowshoes to walk on top of the snow struggled to find any game, which also struggled to survive the harsh winter. When the winter finally broke, the residents were able to harvest tremendous amounts of shad in Black Hole Creek and in the West Branch Susquehanna River with a seine that was delivered to them by the father-in-law of Major Ten Brook, Mr. Emmons. Mr. Emmons arrived from New Jersey with additional supplies including salt, wheat, corn, and garden seeds. He is credited with saving the lives of many of the early residents of Clinton Township. Emmons returned again in 1788 with another wagonload of supplies, but while camping he was killed by a tree that fell on the wagon where he was sleeping.[4]

rural free delivery by the United States Postal Service. The Grange was one of the first national organizations to give equal status to female members.[5]

Geography

Clinton Township is in southern Lycoming County and is bordered by the West Branch Susquehanna River to the north, east, and south, Brady Township to the southwest, and Armstrong Township to the northwest. Clinton Township borders the borough of Montgomery on three sides. U.S. Route 15 passes through the western side of the township, leading north 7 miles (11 km) to Williamsport, the county seat, and south 16 miles (26 km) to Lewisburg. Pennsylvania Route 54 has its western terminus at US 15 in Clinton Township, passes through Montgomery, and leads east 24 miles (39 km) to Danville. Pennsylvania Route 405 crosses the southeastern part of the township, starting in Montgomery and leading northeast 5.5 miles (8.9 km) across the West Branch to Muncy.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Clinton Township has a total area of 28.3 square miles (73.4 km2), of which 27.4 square miles (71.0 km2) are land and 0.93 square miles (2.4 km2), or 3.23%, are water.[1] The ridge of Bald Eagle Mountain occupies the northern part of the township, cresting above 2,000 feet (610 m) along the township's northwestern border, with Armstrong Township.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20103,708—
20203,7190.3%
2021 (est.)3,705[2]−0.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the

Latino
of any race were 2.46% of the population.

There were 897 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the township the population was spread out, with 12.8% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 45.2% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $35,231, and the median income for a family was $42,011. Males had a median income of $24,967 versus $17,643 for females. The

poverty line
, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure

State Correctional Institution - Muncy

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections State Correctional Institution – Muncy is in the eastern part of Clinton Township, north of PA 405.[8] SCI Muncy has Pennsylvania's death row for women.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Aug 14, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. OCR
    typos).
  5. ^ "Eagle Grange # 1". Explore Pennsylvania History. Retrieved 2007-04-03.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  8. ^ "Directions to SCI Muncy." Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Retrieved on August 24, 2010.
  9. ^ "Death Penalty FAQ." Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. 2 (2/4). Retrieved on July 26, 2010.

External links

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