ZIP Code 18424

Gouldsboro is a village and census-designated place (CDP) in Lehigh Township, Wayne County, and Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The CDP's population was 890 at time of the 2010 United States Census. Gouldsboro was named for Jay Gould, who built a tannery in the area before becoming famous as a financier. The area is extremely scenic and popular with hunters and naturalists. The village is serviced and is within the North Pocono School District. The former Lackawanna Railroad station houses a railroad museum and is served by excursion trains from Steamtown National Historic Site in nearby Scranton. Much of Wayne County's water is under special protection under the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The majority of the CDP is in Le high Township, and is therefore served primarily by Le high School District III. The small part of Coolbaugh. Township is in the Coolbaugh School District, in which it is also often referred to as "Gouldboro" See also See also "G Gouldboro" for more information about the Gouldsborough CDP and its history. The Gouldsboros are also known for their love of baseball and the New York Yankees. The town is home to the Gould'sboro State Park, which has a baseball diamond and a baseball field, as well as a football field and baseball diamonds. The state park has a total area of 3.004 sq mi (7.783 km²), of which 2.723 sq mi is land and 0.408 sq km², or 5.72%, is water.

History

Gouldsboro is the primary city name, but also Clifton, Clifton Township, Clifton Twp, Covington Township, Covington Twp, Thornhurst are acceptable city names or spellings. Gouldsboro was named for Jay Gould, who built a tannery in the area before becoming famous as a financier. Gouldsboro is located on the banks of the Susquehannock River. The town has a population of 2,000, with the majority of its residents living in the town of 1,000. The city is home to the New Jersey Turnpike, one of the nation's busiest rail lines. It is also home to New Jersey State University, which was founded in 1872. It has a campus of the University of New Jersey, which dates back to the 17th century. It also has a hospital, which is located in the city's downtown area, and a high school, which opened in 1883. It was named after Jay Gould who built the tannery there in the early 1800s, and later became famous for his financiers. The area is also known as the birthplace of the town's first post-secondary institution, New Jersey's College of Arts and Sciences, which began in 1881. It's also known for its many historic buildings, including Gould's home, the Gould House, and the Gould-Gould House, which stood on the site of the former tannery. The Town's name is still used to refer to the town today, as well as the Gould family, who founded the town in the late 19th century and lived there until the mid-20th century, when it was moved to a new location.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Gouldsboro has a total area of 3.004 sq mi (7.783 km²) of which 2.596sq mi (6.723km²) is land and 0.408sq ft (1.06sq ft) (5.72%) is water. The town has a population of 1,071. It is located at the junction of the New Jersey Turnpike and the New York River. The city's population was 1,081 in the 2010 Census. It has an area of 2.004sq mi, or 7.783km², with 2.6sq mi or 6.724 km² of land. The population of the town is 1,091, or 5.72% of the city's total population. The area has an elevation of 2,082sq mi. (7,783km), or 7,723 km². The village has a water supply of 1.06 sq ft (0.06 km²), or 5% of its total area. It also has a groundwater supply of 0.407sq ft, or 0.01 km², of which 0.057sq ft is water (0,077 sq ft). The town is home to a public high school, which was founded in 1881. It was the first high school in the state to open in 1883. It closed in 1894.

Demographics

As of the Census of 2010, there were 890 people, 353 households, and 253 families in Gouldsboro. The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.9% White, 1.0% African American, 0.1% Native American,1.3% Asian, 0,1% Pacific Islander, and 1.3%. Hispanics and Latinos of all races made up 4.0%. The median income for a household in 2013 was $45,469, and $54,000 for a family. The five largest ancestral groups were Irish (40.3%), Germans (38.0%), Poles (13.9%), English (13.4%), and Italians (13,3%). Those reporting American ancestry made up 2.5% of the population. The average household size was 2.52, and the average family size was2.95. The population's median age was 45.4 years. For every 100 females, there are 98.7 males. The per capita income was $27,753, and 0.4% of people were below the Census Bureau's poverty thresholds (different from the federally defined poverty guidelines), including 0.0 per cent of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over. According to self-reported ancestry figures recorded by the ACS, the five biggest ancestral groups in 2013 were Irish, Germans, Poles, English, and Italians. The CDP's age distribution was 23.9 per cent under the age of 18.

Parks and recreation

Gouldsboro is home to Gouldsboro State Park. The former Lackawanna Railroad station houses a railroad museum and is served by excursion trains from Steamtown National Historic Site in nearby Scranton. The area is extremely scenic and popular with hunters and naturalists. Much of Wayne County's water is under special protection under the Pennsylvania Water Act. The village is serviced and is within the North Pocono School District. It is located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which runs from New York City to Pennsylvania. The town is located near the Pennsylvania-Pennsylvania state line, and is in the Pocono Mountain National Park region of the Pennsylvania National Forest. It has a population of about 2,000 people, with the majority of its residents living in the village and its surrounding areas. It also has a small percentage of residents who live outside of the village, such as in the towns of Lackawannawanna and Scrant on the Lackawana River, which run through the village. The city's water system is protected under the state Water Act, which protects the county's water supply and supplies it with drinking water for the next 50 years. There are no beaches in the town, but there are several scenic spots for picnics and other outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and birdwatching. The community is located close to the Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State University System, which has a number of state parks and trails.

Education

The majority of Gouldsboro is in Lehigh Township, and is therefore served primarily by the North Pocono School District. The small part of the CDP which is contained within Coolbaugh Township, however, is in the Pocono Mountain School District, in which it is also part of Region III. The majority of the town is located in the borough of Gouldsboro. The town is also in the town of Coolbaugh, which is in Luzerne County. The city is part of Northumberland County, and the borough is in Tioga County. It is in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, which are part of Pennsylvania's Northumberless Valley School District and the Northumberly-Pocono Area School District respectively. The borough is also a member of the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts and Humanities, which has its headquarters in the city of Lancaster. It also has a chapter of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, which was founded in 1876. The Gouldsborough CDP was established in 1881. It was named for the Gouldsborrow family, who lived in the area. The CDP's name is derived from the Gouldsburg, Pennsylvania, where the town was once located. It has a population of 1,000, with the majority of its residents living in the Lehigh County section of the borough. The community is also known as "Golfsboro" or "Gullsboro Township" by locals.

Postal Service

Parts of Clifton, Thornhurst, and Covington Townships in Lackawanna County are serviced by the Gouldsboro Post Office. Parts of the Lehigh and Coolbaugh Townships are also often referred to as "Gouldsboro" The post office serves parts of Lehigh, Coolbaugh, and Thornhurst Townships, as well as parts of the Covington Townships. The Gouldsborough Post Office is located in the town of Gouldsville, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of about 2,000 people. The postal office is located at the town's main post office building, which is also known as "The Post Office" The town is located on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which runs from New York City to Pennsylvania. It is located near the Pennsylvania-Pennsylvania state line. The Post Office serves the towns of Lehigh, Coolbaugh and Thornhurst Towns, along with the townships of Clifton and Thousand Pleasant County. It was established in 1872. The post Office is still in operation today, serving parts of Lackawanna county and Lancaster counties. It opened in 1874. The post office is still located in Goulds Borough and has served the town since 1876. The city's name is derived from the town, which was once known as Gouldsbury. It has also been known as Gouldsburg.