Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania
Loyalsock Township, Pennsylvania | |
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From top: Golden Strip; Railroad bridge over Loyalsock Creek | |
| Nickname(s): Sock Township, Sock, The Sock | |
Location within Lycoming County | |
Location in Pennsylvania | |
| Coordinates: 41°16′34″N 76°59′10″W / 41.276°N 76.986°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lycoming |
| Settled | 1768 |
| Incorporated | 1786 |
| Area | |
• Total | 21.50 sq mi (55.67 km2) |
| • Land | 21.15 sq mi (54.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,770 ft (524 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 11,561 |
| • Density | 521.03/sq mi (203.50/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| Area code | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-081-45224 |
| Website | www |
Loyalsock Township is a township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 11,561 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Williamsport Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is the second largest municipality in Lycoming County, in terms of population, behind the county seat, Williamsport.
The township was settled in 1768 and incorporated in 1786. It is located on the north bank of the West Branch Susquehanna River. Native American artifacts can be commonly found in parks near the West Branch. Archaeologists have found over 1,500 pieces of Native American pottery, weaponry and other artifacts, some being displayed in collections in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and New York City. Most can be found at local museums in nearby Williamsport.