Lorane is a census-designated place (CDP) in Exeter Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The population was 4,236 at the 2010 census. Located on the Schuylkill River, US Route 422 runs through the town.
Name: | Lorane CDP |
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LSAD Code: | 57 |
LSAD Description: | CDP (suffix) |
State: | Pennsylvania |
County: | Berks County |
Elevation: | 203 ft (62 m) |
Total Area: | 1.78 sq mi (4.61 km²) |
Land Area: | 1.78 sq mi (4.61 km²) |
Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
Total Population: | 4,290 |
Population Density: | 2,411.47/sq mi (931.16/km²) |
Area code: | 610 |
FIPS code: | 4244672 |
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History
Lorane was originally called Exeter Station, until the great Exeter train wreck of 1899 prompted a name change. The present name most likely was derived from Lorraine, in France. A post office was established at Exeter Station in 1861, the post office was renamed Lorane in 1900, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.
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Geography
Lorane is located at 40°17′40″N 75°51′10″W / 40.29444°N 75.85278°W / 40.29444; -75.85278 (40.294389, -75.852656). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lorane has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km), all land.
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