Devon, Pennsylvania
Devon, Pennsylvania | |
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 Location in Chester County and the state of Pennsylvania. | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| Township | Easttown |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| • Land | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 493 ft (150 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 1,515 |
| • Density | 2,500/sq mi (950/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 19333 |
| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-19040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1173214 |
Devon is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Easttown Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,515 at the 2010 census.[1] The area is part of Philadelphia's Main Line suburbs.
Geography
Devon is located at 40°2′59″N 75°25′32″W / 40.04972°N 75.42556°W.[2]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.62 square miles (1.6 km2), all of it land.[3]
Culture
Devon is known for the Devon Horse Show, the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse competition in the United States. The event is held in late May to early June and lasts ten days. In 2016 the event is held from Sep 27 to Oct 2.
It was also home to the Valley Forge Music Fair from 1955 to 1996, hosting hundreds of famous musical and comedy acts.
Education
The public school system is Tredyffrin-Easttown, an award-winning[which?] school district. Conestoga High School, located west of Devon in Berwyn, serves the CDP. Devon Preparatory School, a Catholic school, is located just east of the CDP in Tredyffrin Township.
Points of interest
- Jenkins Arboretum, north of Devon
- Devon (SEPTA station)
References
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Devon CDP, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ^ US Geological Survey 7.5 minute topographic map series
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Devon CDP, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
