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Shenandoah, Pennsylvania


 

Shenandoah, is a borough located in the lower part of the Coal Region , Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 105 miles (169 km) northwest of Philadelphia. The United Greek Catholic Church (Ruthenian rite) was the first of that denomination in the United States. In 1900, 20,321 people lived here; in 1910, 25,774 people lived here; in 1920, 24,726 people lived here; and in 1940, 19,790 people lived here. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 5,624.

Geography

Shenandoah is located at 40°49'11" North, 76°12'10" West (40.819753, -76.202883){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²). 3.9 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.80% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Introduction
History
Origins of the name Shenandoah
Notable natives and residents
Geography
Demographics
External links

 

 

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