West Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania

West Bethlehem Township
Village of West Zollarsville
Village of West Zollarsville
Location of West Bethlehem Township in Washington County
Location of West Bethlehem Township in Washington County
Location of Washington County in Pennsylvania
Location of Washington County in Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyWashington County
Area
 • Total22.42 sq mi (58.07 km2)
 • Land22.42 sq mi (58.07 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 • Total1,292 Decrease
 • Estimate 
(2021)[2]
1,286
 • Density63.87/sq mi (24.66/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EDT)
Area code724
Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20001,432
20101,4602.0%
20201,292−11.5%
2021 (est.)1,286[2]−0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

West Bethlehem Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States established in 1781.[4] In 1790, it was split into East and West Bethlehem Townships.[5] The Martin's Mill Covered Bridge, Horn Davis Overholtzer Bridge, and Ulery Mill are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.2 square miles (57.5 km2), all of it land.

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 21, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  4. ^ "About Our Township | West Bethlehem Township". westbethlehemtwp.com. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  5. ^ Mast, Lemar and Lois Ann (January 1, 2016). Mennonite Family History January 2016. Masthof Press & Bookstore.
  6. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.