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Adamstown, Pennsylvania
Adamschteddel
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Bollman Hat Factory
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Location on the border of Lancaster and Berks Counties, Pennsylvania
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 Adamstown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Adamstown, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Counties | Lancaster, Berks |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.39 sq mi (3.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.38 sq mi (3.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,938 |
| • Density | 1,404.35/sq mi (542.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19501
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-00364 |
Adamstown (Pennsylvania Dutch: Adamschteddel) is a small town, called a borough, located mostly in Lancaster County and a little bit in Berks County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is known for its history and unique businesses.
In 2020, about 1,938 people lived in Adamstown. Most of them, 1,772 people, lived in the Lancaster County part. Only seventeen people lived in the Berks County part.
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History of Adamstown
Adamstown was first started on July 4, 1761. A person named William Addams founded it on the site of an old Native American village. He named the community Addamsburry.
The community officially became a borough on April 2, 1850. This happened after a bill was passed by the Pennsylvania General Assembly. In that year, the town had a population of 307 people.
In 1855, a new stagecoach route was created. It went from Lancaster to Reading and stopped in Adamstown. A ride from Reading to Adamstown cost fifty cents back then.
The Kagerise Store and House is an important historical building in Adamstown. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This means it's a special place worth protecting.
Adamstown is often called the "antiques capital" of the United States. Many people who buy and sell old items come here. The town is also home to Stoudt's Brewery, which opened in 1987. It was Pennsylvania's first "microbrewery," a small brewery. The Bollman Hat Company, the oldest hat maker in the U.S., has been here since 1868.
Geography of Adamstown
Adamstown is a small area of land. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough covers about 1.4 square miles. All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 432 | — | |
| 1870 | 431 | −0.2% | |
| 1880 | 701 | 62.6% | |
| 1890 | 603 | −14.0% | |
| 1900 | 597 | −1.0% | |
| 1910 | 675 | 13.1% | |
| 1920 | 800 | 18.5% | |
| 1930 | 909 | 13.6% | |
| 1940 | 955 | 5.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,020 | 6.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,190 | 16.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,202 | 1.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,119 | −6.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,108 | −1.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,203 | 8.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,789 | 48.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,938 | 8.3% | |
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In 2010, Adamstown had 1,789 residents. The average age of people living there was 37.5 years old. Most of the people were non-Hispanic white. There were also smaller groups of Black, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 1,203 people living in Adamstown. These people lived in 501 households, and 351 of those were families. The town had about 880 people per square mile.
About 29.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, 59.1%, were married couples living together. The average household had 2.40 people.
The median age in Adamstown was thirty-seven years old. About 23% of residents were under eighteen. About 14.9% were sixty-five years or older.
The average income for a household in Adamstown was $43,578. For families, the average income was $47,337. The income per person in the borough was $20,840.
A small number of families, about 1.4%, lived below the poverty line. This included 3.0% of those under eighteen and 2.8% of those sixty-five or older.
Notable Person
- Eugene Shirk, a former Mayor of Reading, Pennsylvania.
Schools in Adamstown
Adamstown has one school for younger students.
- Adamstown Elementary (part of the Cocalico School District)
Public Services
The Adamstown Area Library is located at 3000 North Reading Road. It shares a building with the Adamstown Borough office.
The library has grown a lot in recent years. It is now part of the Library System of Lancaster County. This means it serves over 31,000 people in Adamstown and nearby areas. The library is managed by its own board of trustees.
Many volunteers still help out at the library. They play a big part in making sure the library has enough money and helps with daily tasks. The library also has full-time and part-time trained employees. This includes a Library Director who has a special degree in library science.
Transportation
As of 2013, Adamstown had about 9.36 miles of public roads. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) took care of 2.67 miles of these roads. The borough itself maintained the other 6.69 miles.
Pennsylvania Route 272 is the main road that goes through Adamstown. It runs southwest to northeast through the middle of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Adamstown (Pensilvania) para niños
