Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

Geobox Borough
name = Borough of Bryn Athyn
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category = Home Rule Municipality


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image_caption = Glencairn Museum


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country = United States
state = Pennsylvania
region = Montgomery
region_type = County
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area_imperial = 1.9
area_land_imperial = 1.9
area_water_imperial = 0.0
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lat_m = 08
lat_s = 22
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long_d = 75
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elevation_imperial = 292
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population_as_of = 2000
population = 1351
population_density_imperial = 706.5
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government_type = Government
government = Council-manager
established_type = Incorporated
established = 1916
mayor = Hyland Johns
timezone = EST
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map_caption = Location of Bryn Athyn in Montgomery County
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website = http://www.brynathynboro.org

Bryn Athyn is a home rule municipality, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was formerly a borough, and its official name remains "Borough of Bryn Athyn". The population was 1,351 at the 2000 census. It was formed for religious reasons from Moreland Township on February 8, 1916. [cite web | title = commerce: Fact Sheets - Bryn Athyn Borough | publisher = Montgomery County, Pennsylvania | date = 2006-12-20 | url = http://www2.montcopa.org/commerce/cwp/view,a,1512,q,51773.asp | accessdate = 2007-09-27 ]

Geography

Bryn Athyn ("Welsh for "very tenacious hill") is located at coor dms|40|8|22|N|75|4|2|W|city (40.139539, -75.067169)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²), none of which is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,351 people, 377 households, and 292 families residing in the borough. The population density was 706.5 people per square mile (273.1/km²). There were 381 housing units at an average density of 199.3/sq mi (77.0/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.82% White, 1.04% African American, 0.07% Native American, 1.26% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population. 17.9% were of German, 15.5% English, 11.8% American, 6.7% Scottish and 6.6% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 377 households out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.21 and the average family size was 3.76.

In the borough the population was spread out with 30.2% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $68,646, and the median income for a family was $76,214. Males had a median income of $48,958 versus $35,000 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $32,737. About 2.4% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

Politics and government

Bryn Athyn has a city manager form of government with a mayor and borough council.

The borough is part of the Thirteenth Congressional District (represented by Rep. Allyson Schwartz), the 152nd State House District (represented by Rep. Tom Murt) and the 12th State Senate District (represented by Sen. Stewart Greenleaf).

Points of interest

Bryn Athyn is the site of Bryn Athyn Cathedral, the episcopal seat of the General Church of the New Jerusalem, an international Swedenborgian church. The cathedral is renowned for its stained glass collection and for its unusual architecture. It was built in the early 20th century, following the arts and crafts tradition.

It is also the site of the General Church affiliated Academy of the New Church, which publishes Swedenborgian literature, and is the parent organization of a high school, a four-year college (Bryn Athyn College of the New Church), a divinity school, and the Emanuel Swedenborg Library.

Right next to the college, the library and the cathedral is the Academy-affiliated Glencairn Museum. Originally the private residence of millionaire philanthropist Raymond Pitcairn, this castle-like building now houses a collection of mostly religious artwork from around the world and is open to the public.

Bryn Athyn had a SEPTA regional-rail train station until February 1983. Service was "temporarily" suspended due to a lack of ridership along the line. The train station is also used as the Bryn Athyn post office. In the ensuing years, particularly the last few, there has been interest in restoring this line; however, some citizens continue to oppose this.

Public Education

The borough is within the Bryn Athyn School District, which does not operate any public schools. 90% of the school age children attend private schools and the remainder attend school in neighboring districts. [ [http://www.brynathynboro.org/meetings_&_notices.htm BrynAthynBoro.org] ]

ee also

* Bryn Athyn Cathedral
* Bryn Athyn College

External links

* [http://www.brynathynboro.org/ Borough of Bryn Athyn]
* [http://www.brynathyncathedral.org/ Bryn Athyn Cathedral]
* [http://www.brynathyn.edu/ Bryn Athyn College of the New Church]
* [http://www.glencairnmuseum.org/ Glencairn Museum]
* [http://www.ancss.org/ Academy of the New Church]

References