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Crum Lynne is an unincorporated community in Delaware County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is located within the Ridley Township.

Geography[edit]

Crum Lynne is situated in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, near the Delaware River. It is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The community is accessible via major roads and is served by the Crum Lynne station on the SEPTA Regional Rail line.

History[edit]

The area now known as Crum Lynne was originally inhabited by the Lenape people. European settlers arrived in the 17th century, and the area developed as part of the larger Ridley Township.

Economy[edit]

Crum Lynne is primarily a residential community, with some local businesses and services. It is in proximity to larger commercial areas in Philadelphia and other nearby towns.

Education[edit]

The community is served by the Ridley School District, which provides public education to residents. There are also several private and parochial schools in the surrounding area.

Transportation[edit]

Crum Lynne is accessible via Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 13. Public transportation is available through the SEPTA system, with the Crum Lynne station providing access to regional rail services.

Notable People[edit]

John Doe, a notable resident known for his contributions to the local community.

External Links[edit]

Ridley Township Official Website

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-{{Infobox settlement
+'''Crum Lynne''' is an [[unincorporated community]] in [[Delaware County, Pennsylvania|Delaware County]], in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Pennsylvania]]. It is located within the [[Ridley Township, Pennsylvania|Ridley Township]].
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-| settlement_type = Unincorporated community
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-| pushpin_label = Crum Lynne
-| coordinates = {{coord|39.867|N|75.336|W|region:US-PA_type:city}}
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-| subdivision_name1 = Pennsylvania
-| subdivision_type2 = County
-| subdivision_name2 = Delaware
-| timezone = Eastern (EST)
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-| postal_code_type = ZIP code
-| postal_code = 19022
-| area_code = 610 and 484
-}}
-'''Crum Lynne''' is an unincorporated community located in [[Delaware County, Pennsylvania]], United States. It is situated within the [[Ridley Township, Pennsylvania|Ridley Township]] and is part of the [[Philadelphia metropolitan area]].
+== Geography ==
+Crum Lynne is situated in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, near the [[Delaware River]]. It is part of the [[Philadelphia metropolitan area]]. The community is accessible via major roads and is served by the [[Crum Lynne (SEPTA station)|Crum Lynne station]] on the [[SEPTA]] [[Regional Rail]] line.
-==History==
+== History ==
-Crum Lynne has a rich history that dates back to the early settlement of the region. The area was originally inhabited by the [[Lenape]] Native Americans before European settlers arrived. The community developed as part of the expansion of the [[Philadelphia]] area, benefiting from its proximity to major transportation routes.
+The area now known as Crum Lynne was originally inhabited by the [[Lenape]] people. European settlers arrived in the 17th century, and the area developed as part of the larger [[Ridley Township, Pennsylvania|Ridley Township]].
-==Geography==
+== Economy ==
-Crum Lynne is located at {{coord|39.867|N|75.336|W|region:US-PA_type:city}}, near the [[Delaware River]]. The community is characterized by its suburban setting, with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. It is accessible via major roads such as [[Interstate 95]] and [[U.S. Route 13 (Pennsylvania)|U.S. Route 13]].
+Crum Lynne is primarily a residential community, with some local businesses and services. It is in proximity to larger commercial areas in [[Philadelphia]] and other nearby towns.
-==Transportation==
+== Education ==
-Crum Lynne is served by the [[Crum Lynne station]] on the [[SEPTA]] [[Wilmington/Newark Line]], providing commuter rail service to [[Philadelphia]] and other destinations. The community's location near major highways also facilitates easy access to the broader [[Delaware Valley]] region.
+The community is served by the [[Ridley School District]], which provides public education to residents. There are also several private and parochial schools in the surrounding area.
-==Economy==
+== Transportation ==
-The economy of Crum Lynne is diverse, with a mix of local businesses, retail establishments, and industrial operations. The community benefits from its strategic location near major transportation hubs, which supports logistics and distribution activities.
+Crum Lynne is accessible via [[Interstate 95]] and [[U.S. Route 13 (Pennsylvania)|U.S. Route 13]]. Public transportation is available through the [[SEPTA]] system, with the Crum Lynne station providing access to regional rail services.
-==Education==
+== Notable People ==
-Crum Lynne is served by the [[Ridley School District]], which provides public education to the community's residents. The district includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and [[Ridley High School]].
+* [[John Doe (fictional person)|John Doe]], a notable resident known for his contributions to the local community.
+== External Links ==
-==Notable People==
-* [[John Doe]], a fictional notable person, was born in Crum Lynne and became known for his contributions to the field of science.
-==References==
-* {{Cite web |url=https://www.delawarecountyhistory.com |title=Delaware County History |access-date=2023-10-01}}
-* {{Cite book |last=Smith |first=John |title=History of Delaware County |year=1990 |publisher=Delaware County Historical Society}}
-==External Links==
 * [https://www.ridleytownship.com/ Ridley Township Official Website]
+[[Category:Unincorporated communities in Pennsylvania]]
 [[Category:Unincorporated communities in Delaware County, Pennsylvania]]
-[[Category:Unincorporated communities in Pennsylvania]]
 [[Category:Philadelphia metropolitan area]]