Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
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Abington Community Library
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Location of Clarks Summit in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
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 Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Lackawanna | |
| Borough Council | Established 1911 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.58 sq mi (4.11 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.58 sq mi (4.11 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) | |
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| • Total | 5,107 | |
| • Density | 3,222.08/sq mi (1,243.89/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
18411
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| Area code(s) | 570 and 272 | |
| FIPS code | 42-13880 | |
Clarks Summit is a small town, also called a borough, in Lackawanna County. It's located northwest of Scranton in Northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 5,108 people lived here. It's also known as a "control city" for a part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, which is a major highway.
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History of Clarks Summit
The first person to settle in the Clarks Summit area was William Clark. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. For his service, he was given 800 acres (about 3.2 square kilometers) of land in Pennsylvania.
However, there were arguments between Pennsylvania and Connecticut about who owned this land. Because of this, William Clark's land deed was not valid. He had to buy the land himself.
In March 1799, Clark and his three sons moved into a log cabin. This cabin was in the wild area known as Abington. Today, this spot is where the Clarks Green Cemetery is located.
The first school in the area was built in 1893. Sadly, it burned down just two years later. The village of Clarks Summit officially became a borough on August 30, 1911.
You might have heard of Clarks Summit from TV! It was mentioned in the "Threat Level Midnight" episode of the popular show The Office.
Where is Clarks Summit?
Clarks Summit is located at coordinates 41°29′34″N 75°42′18″W / 41.49278°N 75.70500°W. This means it's at 41.492878 degrees north and 75.704904 degrees west.
The U.S. Census Bureau says the borough covers about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Clarks Summit
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 92 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,404 | — | |
| 1930 | 2,604 | 85.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,691 | 3.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,940 | 9.3% | |
| 1960 | 3,693 | 25.6% | |
| 1970 | 5,376 | 45.6% | |
| 1980 | 5,272 | −1.9% | |
| 1990 | 5,433 | 3.1% | |
| 2000 | 5,126 | −5.7% | |
| 2010 | 5,116 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,072 | −0.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5,060 | −1.1% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 5,072 people living in Clarks Summit. There were 2,282 households. The population density was about 3,222 people per square mile (1,243 people per square kilometer).
Most people in the borough, about 92.6%, identified as White. About 4.8% of people were from two or more races. About 6.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average income for a household was $87,102. The average income per person was $49,518. A small number of people, about 2.1%, lived below the poverty line.
Cool Places to See
The oldest house still standing in Clarks Summit was built in 1837. It used to belong to the Snook family. You can find it on West Grove Street.
Famous People from Clarks Summit
Many interesting people have come from Clarks Summit!
- Joe Amato is a professional drag car racer.
- Bruce Beemer was a top lawyer for Pennsylvania.
- Amber Jacobs is a professional basketball player in the WNBA.
- Joseph McDade was a congressman who lived here.
- Summer Rayne Oakes is a model and works to protect the environment.
- Adam Rippon is an Olympic figure skater.
- Cory Spangenberg plays baseball in Major League Baseball.
- Warren Stevens was an actor.
- Lauren Weisberger wrote the famous book The Devil Wears Prada.
- Florian ZaBach was a talented violinist.
Sister City
Clarks Summit has a special connection with another town far away! It is a sister city with Ystradgynlais in Wales, which is part of the UK.
See also
In Spanish: Clarks Summit para niños
