Devon, Pennsylvania
| Devon, Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|
| Census-designated place | |
  Devon Location within the state of Pennsylvania | |
| Coordinates: 40°2′59″N 75°25′32″W / 40.04972°N 75.42556°WCoordinates: 40°2′59″N 75°25′32″W / 40.04972°N 75.42556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| Township | Easttown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| • Land | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 493 ft (150 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,515 |
| • Density | 2,500/sq mi (950/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 19333 |
| Area code(s) | 610 |
| FIPS code | 42-19040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1173214 |
Devon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,515 at the 2010 census.[1] Prior to 2010 it was part of the Devon-Berwyn CDP. The area is part of Philadelphia's Main Line suburbs. Devon is located within Easttown Township.
Geography
Devon is located at 40°2′59″N 75°25′32″W / 40.04972°N 75.42556°W.[2]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.62 square miles (1.6 km2), all of it land.[3]
Culture
Devon is known for the Devon Horse Show, the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse competition in the United States. The event is held in late May to early June and lasts ten days.
Education
The public school system is Tredyffrin-Easttown, an award-winning school district. Conestoga High School, located west of Devon and Berwyn, serves the CDP. Devon Preparatory School, a Catholic school, is located just east of the CDP in Tredyffrin Township.
Points of interest
- Jenkins Arboretum, north of Devon
References
- ↑ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Devon CDP, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
- ↑ US Geological Survey 7.5 minute topographic map series
- ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Devon CDP, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
