Blakely, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Blakely, Pennsylvania
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 Blakely, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Blakely, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna |
| Established | 27 August 1867 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.81 sq mi (9.88 km2) |
| • Land | 3.81 sq mi (9.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,657 |
| • Density | 1,745.87/sq mi (674.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18452
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-06928 |
Blakely is a small town, called a borough, in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's part of a larger area known as Northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 6,657 people lived there.
The Lackawanna River flows right through Blakely. Inside the borough, you'll also find the village of Peckville.
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History of Blakely
Blakely Township was created in 1818. It was named after Johnston Blakely, a brave naval hero from the War of 1812. He was famous for leading his ship, the Wasp, to victory in a battle in 1814.
The Borough of Blakely was officially formed on August 27, 1867. It was also named after Captain Johnston Blakely, who was one of the most successful naval officers of his time. Today, there's a special memorial in Blakely called the "Johnston Blakeley Memorial." It features a large anchor from an aircraft carrier that was also named Wasp.
In the 1970s, a company called Masterpiece Inc. was located in Blakely. It was one of the biggest makers of artificial Christmas trees!
Geography of Blakely
Blakely is a land-locked area, meaning it has no ocean or large lakes. It covers about 3.8 square miles (9.8 square kilometers). The Lackawanna River is an important natural feature that runs through the borough.
People of Blakely
The number of people living in Blakely has changed over many years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1870 | 659 | — | |
| 1880 | 871 | 32.2% | |
| 1890 | 2,452 | 181.5% | |
| 1900 | 3,915 | 59.7% | |
| 1910 | 5,345 | 36.5% | |
| 1920 | 6,564 | 22.8% | |
| 1930 | 8,260 | 25.8% | |
| 1940 | 8,106 | −1.9% | |
| 1950 | 6,828 | −15.8% | |
| 1960 | 6,374 | −6.6% | |
| 1970 | 6,391 | 0.3% | |
| 1980 | 7,438 | 16.4% | |
| 1990 | 7,222 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 7,027 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 6,564 | −6.6% | |
| 2020 | 6,657 | 1.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 6,660 | 1.5% | |
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In 2010, there were 6,564 people living in Blakely. About 18.3% of the people were under 18 years old. Most people, about 56.6%, were between 18 and 64 years old. About 25.1% of the population was 65 years or older.
Parks and Recreation in Blakely
The "Blakely Borough Recreation Complex" is a public sports area. It is located right next to the Lackawanna River. It's a great place for people to play sports and enjoy the outdoors.
Famous People from Blakely
Some well-known people have come from Blakely:
- Gino J. Merli – He received the Medal of Honor, a very important award for bravery.
- Stan Palys – A professional baseball player.
- Joe Shaute – Another professional baseball player.
- Bill Sienkiewicz – A talented comic book artist.
See also
In Spanish: Blakely (Pensilvania) para niños
