Editing Lititz, Pennsylvania

{{short description|Borough in Pennsylvania, US}}
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[[File:125 East Main Street.jpg|thumb|An aerial view of 125 East Main Street, the first house in Lititz]]
[[File:Lititz Train Station.jpg|thumb|The Welcome Center at Lititz Train Station]]
[[File:Lititz.jpg|thumb|Aerial View of Lititz, PA]]
[[File:Lititz Spring Park.jpg|thumb|Lititz Spring Park]]
'''Lititz''' {{IPAc-en|ˈ|l|ɪ|t|ᵻ|t|s}} is a [[Borough (Pennsylvania)|borough]] in [[Lancaster County, Pennsylvania]], United States, {{convert|9|mi|0}} north of [[Lancaster, Pennsylvania|Lancaster]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Lancaster,+PA/Lititz,+PA+17543/@40.097575,-76.3577705,12z/|title=Lancaster to Lititz|website=Lancaster to Lititz|accessdate=15 April 2023}}</ref> As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], it had a population of 9,370.<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021">{{cite web |title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |website=Census.gov |publisher=US Census Bureau |access-date=9 July 2022}}</ref>

==History==
[[File:LititzStreetScene.jpg|thumb|Houses on Main Street in Lititz]]
Lititz was founded by members of the [[Moravian Church]] in 1756 and was named by a [[German language|German]] form of name of the [[Litice Castle]] in [[Bohemia]] (the present-day [[Czech Republic]]) – in this estate the ancient Bohemian Brethren's Church (of which the Moravians are successors) was founded in 1457. Lititz was one of four leading Moravian communities in Pennsylvania, the other three being [[Bethlehem, Pennsylvania|Bethlehem]], [[Emmaus, Pennsylvania|Emmaus]], and [[Nazareth, Pennsylvania|Nazareth]].

For a century, only Moravians were permitted to live in Lititz. Until the middle of the 19th century, only members of the congregation could own houses; others were required to lease. The lease system was abolished in 1855, just five years before the beginning of the [[American Civil War]].

During the [[American Revolutionary War]], Brethren's House, built in 1759, was used as a hospital for [[Continental Army]] troops, and a number of Continental Army soldiers died and were buried here.

Lititz is also home to [[Linden Hall (school)|Linden Hall School for Girls]], the oldest all-girls boarding school in the United States. Located adjacent to the Moravian Church on {{convert|47|acre|ha}} of land, [[Linden Hall (school)|Linden Hall]] was founded by the Moravians in 1746, a decade before the borough was incorporated.<ref>{{cite web|title=Linden Hall |url=http://www.lindenhall.org/content_09.aspx?cat=History |work=Linden Hall History |access-date=June 18, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111002160747/http://www.lindenhall.org/content_09.aspx?cat=History |archive-date=October 2, 2011 }}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the borough has a total area of {{convert|2.3|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|8090|sqm|acre|order=flip|2}}, or 0.13%, are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_42.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 28, 2020}}</ref> [[Lititz Run]] flows through the downtown from Lititz Springs Park toward the [[Conestoga River]], {{convert|6|mi|0}} to the southeast.<ref name=GNIS>{{cite web |url=https://geonames.usgs.gov/apex/f?p=138:3:0::NO:3:P3_FID,P3_TITLE:1192790,Lititz%20Run|title=GNIS entry for Lititz Run (Feature ID # 1192790)|author=Geographic Names Information System|author-link=Geographic Names Information System|access-date=2019-03-24}}</ref>

Lititz has a hot-summer [[humid continental climate]] (''Dfa'') and average monthly temperatures range from 30.1&nbsp;°F in January to 74.7&nbsp;°F in July. [https://prism.oregonstate.edu/explorer/ PRISM Climate Group at Oregon State University] The local [[hardiness zone]] is 6b.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1880= 1113
|1890= 1494
|1900= 1637
|1910= 2082
|1920= 3680
|1930= 4363
|1940= 4840
|1950= 5568
|1960= 5987
|1970= 7072
|1980= 7590
|1990= 8280
|2000= 9029
|2010= 9369
|2020= 9370
|estyear=2021
|estimate=9527
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|footnote=Sources:<ref name="USDecennialCensus">{{cite web|title=Census of Population and Housing|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=11 December 2013}}</ref><ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref><ref name=CensusPopEst>{{cite web|title=Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|work=Population Estimates|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=11 December 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611010502/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|archive-date=11 June 2013}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:42&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Oct 12, 2022}}</ref>
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As of the census<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 9,029 people, 3,732 households, and 2,407 families residing in the borough. The population density was {{convert|3884.0|/sqmi|/km2|abbr=on}}. There were 3,827 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,646.2|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the borough was 97.23% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.44% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.09% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.87% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.50% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.83% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 3,732 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.

In Lititz, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $40,417, and the median income for a family was $52,028. Males had a median income of $36,126 versus $25,997 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $20,601. About 2.6% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==
Lititz-based Woodstream manufactures [[mousetrap]]s under the Victor brand name.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lititz firm caught in own mousetrap|url=https://lancasteronline.com/business/lititz-firm-caught-in-own-mousetrap/article_2b6e7c96-1216-5f92-aaf2-9c19b09e34a1.html|access-date=2022-12-04|website=Lancaster Online|language=en-US}}</ref> Mousetraps have been produced in Lititz since 1899.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7V4SF-V228Nb0dTX3RhM1lDNTA/edit?pli=1 | title = Drummond D., Brandt C & Koch J. (2002) | access-date =4 Dec 2022 }}</ref>

[[Sensenich Propeller]], founded in 1932, is one of aviation's oldest continuously manufacturing propeller companies, specializing in propellers for light aircraft, [[unmanned aerial vehicle]]s, and [[airboat]]s. The company is particularly known for its wood props, but also has produced fixed-pitch metal props since 1948, and in recent years expanded to adjustable-pitch carbon-fiber composite propellers. Throughout the mid-20th century, Sensenich wood props were available on nearly all 1-seat and 2-seat U.S.-made aircraft, many of which still operate today. Wood prop manufacturing is now handled in their [[Florida]]-based facility.<ref name="sensenich_si_edu">[https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/propeller-fixed-pitch-sensenich-brothers/nasm_A19711217000 "Propeller, Fixed-pitch, Sensenich Brothers,"], [[National Air and Space Museum]], [[Smithsonian Institution]], retrieved August 19, 2023</ref><ref name="about_sensenich">[https://www.sensenich.com/company/ "About Sensenich Propeller Company"] (official company history), [[Sensenich Propeller]], retrieved August 19, 2023</ref><ref name="sensenich_bydanjohnson">Johnson, Dan: [https://bydanjohnson.com/sponsors/sensenich-propeller/ "Sensenich Propeller,"] ByDanJohnson.com (principal ultralight / light-sport aircraft journalist), retrieved August 19, 2023</ref>

Rock Lititz, a company specializing in rock concert production, is headquartered and has a show production stage in Lititz. The facility attracts international artists like [[Beyoncé]], [[BTS]] and [[Justin Bieber]], to local stars [[Taylor Swift]] and [[Sabrina Carpenter]], and supports music production suppliers in the area.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Welcome to the unlikely capital of rock'n'roll |newspaper=The Economist |url=https://www.economist.com/culture/2022/05/14/welcome-to-the-unlikely-capital-of-rocknroll |access-date=2022-06-05 |issn=0013-0613}}</ref>

The [[White House Gift Shop]] is now based in Lititz. It is an online company selling (according to its website) a 'wide selection of White House, Presidential, Diplomatic, and United States Military gifts'. Originally set up by the [[Truman administration]] in 1946 it is now privately owned and no longer has any connection with the [[US Federal Government]]

==Arts and culture==
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Annual events include:
* [[Independence Day (United States)|Independence Day]] event, founded in 1813, which includes a Queen of Candles Pageant and fireworks.
* Summer art show.
* Microbrewery festival.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lititz Craft Beer Fest – A charity fundraising craft beer festival on Main St. in Lititz, Pennsylvania|url=https://lititzcraftbeerfest.com/|access-date=2022-01-26|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Fire and Ice Festival each February, featuring food trucks, entertainment, and ice carvings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lititz Fire & Ice Festival {{!}} Outdoor Ice Carvings & Fire Show|url=https://lititzpa.com/event/fire-ice-festival/|access-date=2022-01-26|website=Venture Lititz|language=en-US}}</ref>

The Lititz Public Library is a member of the [[Library System of Lancaster County]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lititzlibrary.org/|title=Home|website=Lititz Public Library|accessdate=15 April 2023}}</ref>

===Museums and historic sites===
*Gravesite of [[John Sutter|John A. Sutter]]
*Heritage Map Museum
*Johannes Mueller House
*[[Sturgis Pretzel House|Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery]]
*Lititz Springs Park
*[[Wilbur Chocolate Company|Wilbur Chocolate Factory]] and Candy Americana Museum
*[[John Beck's Boys Academy]]
*[[Johann Agust Sutter House]]
*[[William Werner House]]
*[[Lititz Moravian Historic District]]

==Government==
[[File:Ralph Miller has guarded the Lititz water works for sixteen years,8d10756v.jpg|thumb|upright|Ralph Miller guarded the Lititz water works for sixteen years. Photo by [[Marjory Collins]] in 1942.]]

*Mayor: Timothy R. Snyder (R)
*Borough Manager: Sue Ann Barry
*Borough Council
**Shane Weaver, President
**J. Andrew Greiner
**Stephen Lee
**Christine Sensenich
**Ken Mobley
**David Brubaker

==Education==
Lititz, along with Elizabeth and Warwick townships and part of Penn Township, is located in the [[Warwick School District]]. Schools located in Lititz include:
*[[Warwick High School (Lititz, Pennsylvania)|Warwick High School]]
*Warwick Middle School
*Lititz Elementary School (at former site of K-12 Lititz High School; serves the central and northern part of Lititz borough and western Warwick township out to Penn township and its border with Manheim Central School District)
*John Beck Elementary School (founded independently of the district and incorporated; serves the northern part of Warwick township and Elizabeth township)
*John R. Bonfield Elementary School (serves the eastern part of the school district, including the outskirts of Lititz borough and Warwick township)
*Kissel Hill Elementary School (serves the southern part of Lititz borough and Warwick township south to the Manheim Township line)
*[[Linden Hall (school)|Linden Hall School for Girls]] (the oldest all-girls private school in the country)

==Infrastructure==
[[File:Train station, Lititz, Pennsylvania.jpg|thumb|Train station]]

===Transportation===
Pennsylvania Routes [[Pennsylvania Route 772|772]] (West Orange and East Main streets) and [[Pennsylvania Route 501|501]] (Broad Street) run through Lititz.

The [[Reading Company|Reading and Columbia Railroad]] operated passenger service through downtown Lititz until 1952. [[Norfolk Southern]] continues to operate freight service to Lancaster, while the line between Lititz and [[Ephrata, Pennsylvania|Ephrata]] has been converted into a [[rail trail]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lueders |first1=Andrew |title=The Reading and Columbia |url=http://www.abandonedrails.com/Reading_and_Columbia_Railroad |website=Abandoned Rails |access-date=8 May 2020}}</ref> A replica of the Lititz Depot was constructed at its former location in Lititz Springs Park in 1999, along with a small museum in a Reading [[caboose]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The Reading and Columbia RR |url=http://davecathell.tripod.com/col.html |website=Columbia Pennsylvania |publisher=Columbia Historical Society |access-date=8 May 2020}}</ref>

Bus service in Lititz is provided by [[Red Rose Transit]] Route 10,<ref>{{cite web|title=Route 11 schedule|publisher=RRTA|url=http://www.redrosetransit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Route-11-all-8-28-17.pdf|access-date=October 4, 2017}}</ref> the successor of the [[Conestoga Traction Company]] trolley line to Lancaster along the Lititz Pike.

==Notable people==
*[[John Fass]] (1890–1973), book designer, printer, photographer
*[[Matt Greiner]], [[metalcore]] drummer for [[August Burns Red]]
*[[Curtis Cregan]], former member of [[Hi-5 (American TV series)|Hi-5 USA]]
*[[Mary Penry]] (1735–1804), Moravian sister
*[[Richard A. Snyder]] (1910–1992), Pennsylvania state senator
*[[John Sutter|Johann August Sutter]] (1803–1880), pioneer of California
*[[David Tannenberg]], Moravian [[Organ building|organ builder]]
*[[Louise Adeline Weitzel]] (1862–1934), poet
*[[Joey Welz]] (born 1940), musician; former pianist for [[Bill Haley & His Comets]]
*[[Andrew Wenger]] (born 1990), [[Hermann Trophy]] winner and professional soccer player for the [[Philadelphia Union]]

==Sister city==
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A [[sister city]] relationship between Lititz and [[Kunvald]] ([[Czech Republic]]) was established on June 11, 2006, during the celebration of the 250th anniversary naming of Lititz. The ceremony took place in Lititz Springs Park. Their Pennsylvania sister city is [[Emmaus, Pennsylvania|Emmaus]] in [[Lehigh County, Pennsylvania|Lehigh County]].

==See also==
*[[Lititz Watch Technicum]]
*[[The Hess Homestead]]

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==Further reading==
* ''Moravian Historical Society Transactions'', volume ii, (Bethlehem, Pa.)
* Mombert, ''An Authentic History of Lancaster County, Pa.'', (Lancaster, 1869)

==External links==
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{{Official website|www.lititzpa.com}}

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