Eagle, Pennsylvania Explained

Eagle, Pennsylvania
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Pennsylvania
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Chester
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Upper Uwchlan
Pushpin Map:USA Pennsylvania#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Eagle in Pennsylvania
Pushpin Label:Eagle
Coordinates:40.0772°N -75.6875°W
Elevation Ft:256
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:498
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:EST
Utc Offset1:-5
Timezone1 Dst:EDT
Utc Offset1 Dst:-4
Area Code:610

Eagle (also "Uwchland", "Windsor" or the "Village of Eagle") is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2020, Eagle had a population of 498.[1]

Located at 40.0778°N -75.6878°W, the center of the village is the intersection of Pottstown Pike (Pennsylvania Route 100) and Little Conestoga Road, where the historic Eagle Tavern is located. Eagle has recently experienced tremendous development in the surrounding areas.[2] A bypass of Route 100 was constructed in the first decade of the 2000s to reduce traffic and preserve historic structures such as the Eagle Tavern.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census Population API . United States Census Bureau.
  2. News: Laker . Barbara . In Eagle, they're serious Birds fans . August 9, 2020 . . January 28, 2005 . 6. Newspapers.com.
  3. News: Walker . Wendy . A new bypass is sought -- straight away . August 9, 2020 . . March 20, 1988 . 432. Newspapers.com.