Callery, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Callery, Pennsylvania
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Baseball field and ANDRITZ Herr-Voss Stamco Factory
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Location of Callery in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
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 Callery, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Butler |
| Settled | 1880 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 364 |
| • Density | 677.84/sq mi (261.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16024
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| School District | Seneca Valley |
Callery is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 364 people lived there.
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Where is Callery?
Callery is a small town found in the southwestern part of Butler County, Pennsylvania. It's nestled in a valley near a stream called Breakneck Creek. The town is about 3.7 miles (6 km) northwest of Mars. It is also about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) southeast of Evans City.
The total area of Callery is about 0.54 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live in Callery?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 335 | — | |
| 1920 | 318 | −5.1% | |
| 1930 | 330 | 3.8% | |
| 1940 | 354 | 7.3% | |
| 1950 | 407 | 15.0% | |
| 1960 | 419 | 2.9% | |
| 1970 | 416 | −0.7% | |
| 1980 | 415 | −0.2% | |
| 1990 | 420 | 1.2% | |
| 2000 | 444 | 5.7% | |
| 2010 | 394 | −11.3% | |
| 2020 | 364 | −7.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 444 people living in Callery. These people lived in 157 homes, and 121 of these were families. Most of the people living in Callery were White (99.10%).
Many homes (43.3%) had children under 18 years old living with them. Most families (62.4%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.83 people, and the average family had about 3.25 people.
The people in Callery were of different ages:
- 30.4% were under 18 years old.
- 32.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 8.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Callery was 34 years.
Callery's History
Callery was first settled in 1880. A post office opened in the town in 1884. In 1892, a big fire destroyed most of the community. But because Callery was an important place for trains, many buildings were quickly rebuilt. The community officially became a borough in 1905.
Callery as a Railroad Center
Callery was located along the P&W Subdivision train line. It started as a small stop where trains would only stop if someone signaled them. But by the early 1900s, Callery grew into a busy railroad town. This happened when the Northern Subdivision train line was finished. This new line connected with the P&W line right in Callery.
This new connection made Callery a major hub for the B&O Railroad. For about 30 years, the town was known as Callery Junction. This meant it was a place where different train lines met.
However, by the 1930s, a new train connection was built at Eidenau. This new route was better because it avoided sharp turns and steep hills. After this, trains stopped using the old connection through Callery. So, Callery Junction was no longer a main train hub. Today, trains from the Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad still pass through Callery, but the big train junction is gone.
Famous People from Callery
- Ron Kline: He was a professional baseball pitcher. He played for many teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates.
See also
In Spanish: Callery para niños
