Lititz, Pennsylvania

Lititz is a borough located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 27 miles (43 km) southwest of Reading. It was founded by Moravians in 1757, and was named after a village in Bohemia from which some of the founders had emigrated. During a part of the Revolution, the Brothers' house, built in 1759, was used as a hospital. A number of soldiers died and were buried here.

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Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - Reading - Moravia - 1757 - Bohemia - Revolution - 1759

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In 1900, 1,637 people lived here, and in 1910, 2,082 lived here. As of the 2000 census, the population of the borough is 9,029. It is a quaint village nestled in the heart of Lancaster County. It is known for its small shops and the Wilbur Chocolate Company.

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1900 - 1910 - 2000 - Wilbur Chocolate Company

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