Abbottstown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
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U.S. Route 30 in Abbottstown
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Location in Adams County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
Abbottstown, Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Adams | |
| Settled | 1753 | |
| Incorporated | 1835 | |
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| • Type | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.41 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,022 | |
| • Density | 1,871.79/sq mi (722.71/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| Zip Code |
17301
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| Area code(s) | 717 | |
| FIPS code | 42-00116 | |
Abbottstown is a small town, also called a borough, located in Adams County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,022 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a long history!
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History of Abbottstown
Abbottstown was started in 1753 by a man named John Abbott. The town was named after him. A house that belonged to John Abbott was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This means it's an important historical building.
The town used to have a train service called the East Berlin Railroad. It ran from 1877 to 1914, and again from 1916 to 1939. The train tracks were taken away in 1940. In 1950, Abbottstown had 538 people living there.
Geography of Abbottstown
Abbottstown is located in Pennsylvania. Its exact location is 39.885621 degrees North and 76.986120 degrees West. The U.S. Census Bureau says the town is about 0.6 square miles (1.43 square kilometers) in total area. Almost all of this area is land.
Who Lives in Abbottstown?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 334 | — | |
| 1870 | 325 | — | |
| 1880 | 368 | 13.2% | |
| 1890 | 381 | 3.5% | |
| 1900 | 345 | −9.4% | |
| 1910 | 332 | −3.8% | |
| 1920 | 334 | 0.6% | |
| 1930 | 457 | 36.8% | |
| 1940 | 441 | −3.5% | |
| 1950 | 538 | 22.0% | |
| 1960 | 561 | 4.3% | |
| 1970 | 552 | −1.6% | |
| 1980 | 558 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 539 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 905 | 67.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,011 | 11.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,022 | 1.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 905 people living in Abbottstown. Most people lived in families, with many being married couples. About 43.7% of the homes had children under 18 living there.
The people living in Abbottstown come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White (95.25%). A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Pacific Islander. About 3.87% were from other races, and 0.44% were from two or more races. About 5.52% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The population includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 29.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 7.8% were 65 years or older. The average age was 32 years old.
By 2010, the population grew slightly to 1,011 people. The racial makeup was mostly non-Hispanic white (88.4%). There were also smaller groups of Black or African American (1.4%), Native American (0.1%), Asian (1.0%), and people of two or more races (1.2%). About 9.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Education
Students in Abbottstown attend schools in the Conewago Valley School District.
Famous People from Abbottstown
- Henry Louis Baugher was born in Abbottstown. He was a Lutheran preacher and later became the president of Gettysburg College.
See also
In Spanish: Abbottstown para niños
