Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania

Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania
From top: Golden Strip; Railroad bridge over Loyalsock Creek
Nickname(s): 
Sock Township, Sock, The Sock
Location within Lycoming County
Location within Lycoming County
Loyalsock Township is located in Pennsylvania
Loyalsock Township
Loyalsock Township
Location in Pennsylvania
Loyalsock Township is located in the United States
Loyalsock Township
Loyalsock Township
Loyalsock Township (the United States)
Coordinates: 41°16′34″N 76°59′10″W / 41.276°N 76.986°W / 41.276; -76.986
CountryUnited States United States
StatePennsylvania Pennsylvania
CountyLycoming
Settled1768; 256 years ago (1768)
Incorporated1786
Area
 • Total
21.50 sq mi (55.67 km2)
 • Land21.15 sq mi (54.78 km2)
 • Water0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2)
Elevation
1,770 ft (524 m)
Population
 • Total
11,561
 • Density521.03/sq mi (203.50/km2)
Time zoneEastern (EST)
 • Summer (DST)EDT
Area code570
FIPS code42-081-45224
Websitewww.loyalsocktownshipbos.com

Loyalsock Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 11,561 at the 2020 census.[2] It is part of the Williamsport Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the second largest municipality in Lycoming County, in terms of population, behind the county seat, Williamsport.

The township was settled in 1768 and incorporated in 1786. It is located on the north bank of the West Branch Susquehanna River. Native American artifacts can be commonly found in parks near the West Branch. Archaeologists have found over 1,500 pieces of Native American pottery, weaponry and other artifacts, some being displayed in collections in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and New York City. Most can be found at local museums in nearby Williamsport.

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Aug 14, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved 15 July 2022. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)