Lyons, Pennsylvania
Lyons (also known as Lyon Station)[3] is a borough that is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 439 at the time of the 2020 census.[4]
Lyons, Pennsylvania
Lyon Station
United States
Pennsylvania
0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2)
0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2)
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
476 ft (145 m)
439
1,233.15/sq mi (476.22/km2)
42-45752
History[edit]
Lyons was founded as Lyon Station in 1860 when the railroad was extended to that point.[5]
The community was named for Charles Lyons, a railroad official.[5]
On May 31, 1998, an F3 tornado touched down in Lyons, causing roughly $1,400,000 worth of damage to local homes and properties. The town was closed off for nearly one month to all non-residents, save for construction teams and the Red Cross.
Geography[edit]
Lyons is located in eastern Berks County at 40°28′49″N 75°45′25″W / 40.48028°N 75.75694°W (40.480194, -75.756987).[6] It is bordered by Maxatawny Township on its north, east, and south sides, and by Richmond Township to the southwest. The unincorporated community of Bowers borders the east side of Lyons.
Lyons is located 3 miles (5 km) south of Kutztown. Topton is 3 miles (5 km) to the east, and Fleetwood is 4 miles (6 km) to the west.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lyons has a total area of 0.35 square miles (0.9 km2), all land.[4]
Government[edit]
Lyons was served by the Berks-Lehigh Regional Police until it was disbanded on December 31, 2012. The borough is currently served by the Pennsylvania State Police.