Denver, PA
Denver, Pennsylvania
- Denver, Pennsylvania is a borough located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is part of the Lancaster, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The borough is situated in the northeastern part of the county and is surrounded by farmland and suburban communities.
History[edit | edit source]
- Denver was first settled by German immigrants in the early 18th century. The town was originally known as "Cocalico" after the nearby Cocalico Creek, but was later renamed Denver in honor of the capital of Colorado.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Denver is located at the eastern edge of Lancaster County, bordered by the Cocalico Creek to the north and the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the south. The borough covers an area of 1.3 square miles, all of it land.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Denver, PA is home to several well-known healthcare facilities.
- Ephrata Community Hospital is a general medical and surgical facility located in nearby Ephrata, PA. It offers a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and specialized care for conditions such as heart disease and cancer.
- Lancaster General Health operates several healthcare facilities in the Denver area, including the Denver Health Center. Services offered include family medicine, lab services, and physical therapy.
- WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital is another nearby hospital that provides comprehensive healthcare services. It is part of the larger WellSpan Health network, which serves communities across central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Education in Denver is provided by the Cocalico School District, which operates several elementary schools, a middle school, and Cocalico High School in the borough.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
- Denver is served by several major highways, including U.S. Route 222 and Pennsylvania Route 272. The borough is also served by the Reading and Northern Railroad.
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Several notable individuals have hailed from Denver, PA, including professional baseball player Bruce Sutter and author Lloyd Alexander.
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