Biglerville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Biglerville, Pennsylvania
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Location in Adams County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Biglerville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Biglerville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Adams | |
| Settled | 1817 | |
| Incorporated | 1903 | |
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| • Type | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) | |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,225 | |
| • Density | 1,881.72/sq mi (726.55/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| Zip Code |
17307
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| Area codes | 717 and 223 | |
| FIPS code | 42-06296 | |
| Website | http://www.biglerville.us/ | |
Biglerville is a small town, called a borough, located in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 1,225 people lived there. Biglerville is known for being home to the National Apple Museum, which celebrates the history of apples. It also has its own school, Biglerville High School.
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A Look Back: Biglerville's Story
Biglerville wasn't always called Biglerville! It was first known as Middletown. In 1903, the town was renamed to honor William Bigler. He was an important person who served as the 12th Governor of Pennsylvania.
A special building in town, the Thomas Brothers Store, is very old and important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. This means it's a place with a lot of history.
Every year, Biglerville hosts the National Apple Harvest Festival. This fun event celebrates all things apples!
Where is Biglerville?
Biglerville is located in Pennsylvania. It's a small place, covering an area of about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the borough limits.
Who Lives in Biglerville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 386 | — | |
| 1920 | 539 | 39.6% | |
| 1930 | 659 | 22.3% | |
| 1940 | 723 | 9.7% | |
| 1950 | 870 | 20.3% | |
| 1960 | 923 | 6.1% | |
| 1970 | 977 | 5.9% | |
| 1980 | 991 | 1.4% | |
| 1990 | 993 | 0.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,101 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,200 | 9.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,225 | 2.1% | |
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In 2020, the population of Biglerville was 1,225 people. Over the years, the number of people living in Biglerville has slowly grown. For example, in 1910, there were only 386 residents.
Learning in Biglerville
Students in Biglerville attend schools within the Upper Adams School District. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Biglerville para niños
