Germantown, Philadelphia
Germantown (German: Deutschstadt) is an area in Northwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded by Palatine, Quaker, and Mennonite families in 1683 as an independent borough, it was absorbed into Philadelphia in 1854. The area, which is about six miles northwest from the city center, now consists of two neighborhoods: 'Germantown' and 'East Germantown'.
Germantown, Philadelphia | |
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Neighborhood of Philadelphia | |
Cliveden, a house in Germantown built between 1763 and 1767 | |
Germantown, Philadelphia | |
| Coordinates: 40°02′35″N 75°10′52″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Philadelphia |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Founded | October 6, 1683 |
| Incorporated | August 12, 1689 |
| Consolidated | February 2, 1854 |
| Founded by | Francis Daniel Pastorius |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.327 sq mi (8.62 km2) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (70 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 75,935 |
| • Density | 23,000/sq mi (8,800/km2) |
| Demonym | Germantowner |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| ZIP Codes | 19144, 19138 |
| Area code | 215 |
Germantown has played a significant role in American history; it was the birthplace of the American antislavery movement, the site of a Revolutionary War battle, the temporary residence of George Washington, the location of the first bank of the United States, and the residence of many notable politicians, scholars, artists, and social activists.
Today, the area remains rich in historic sites and buildings from the colonial era, some of which are open to the public.