Doylestown, Pennsylvania

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Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Borough
Coordinates: 40°18′46″N 75°07′44″W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed.
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Bucks
Founded	1745
Incorporated	1838
Area
• Total	2.16 sq mi (5.6 km2)
• Land	2.16 sq mi (5.6 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	8,300
• Density	3,842.6/sq mi (1,483.6/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	18901, 18902
Area code(s)	215, 267, 445
FIPS code	42-19752
GNIS feature ID	1213995

Doylestown is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It is located 27 miles north of Philadelphia and 80 miles southwest of New York City. As of the 2020 census, the borough's population was 8,300.

History

Doylestown's origins date back to 1745 when William Doyle obtained a license to build a tavern on what is now the corner of Main and State Streets. The town grew around this tavern, which became a popular stop for travelers. Doylestown was incorporated as a borough in 1838.

Geography

Doylestown is located at 40°18′46″N 75°07′44″W

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. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.16 square miles, all of it land.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 8,300 people residing in the borough. The population density was 3,842.6 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the borough was predominantly White, with small percentages of African American, Asian, and other races.

Education

Doylestown is served by the Central Bucks School District. The borough is home to several public and private schools, including Central Bucks High School West and Delaware Valley University.

Points of Interest

• Mercer Museum: A museum dedicated to the collection of pre-industrial tools and artifacts.
• Fonthill Castle: The former home of archaeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer.
• James A. Michener Art Museum: A museum featuring American art, named after the Pulitzer Prize-winning author James A. Michener.

Transportation

Doylestown is accessible via U.S. Route 202 and Pennsylvania Route 611. The borough is also served by the Doylestown station, which provides SEPTA Regional Rail service to Philadelphia.

Notable People

• James A. Michener: Author and philanthropist.
• Oscar Hammerstein II: Lyricist and playwright.