Cressona, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Cressona, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Pottsville Street in Cressona
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C-Town
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Location of Cressona in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
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 Cressona, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Cressona, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Settled | 1847 |
| Incorporated | 1857 |
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| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
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| • Total | 1,601 |
| • Density | 1,604.21/sq mi (619.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
17929
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| Area code(s) | 570 and 272 |
| FIPS code | 42-17152 |
Cressona is a small town, also called a borough, located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was officially formed in 1857. The town is named after John Chapman Cresson. He was an important engineer from Philadelphia. He helped manage the Schuylkill Navigation Company and was president of a railroad. He also worked as the chief engineer for Fairmount Park in Philadelphia.
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History of Cressona
Before Cressona became a town, it was mostly wild land. There were only a few small farms. This changed when the Mine Hill Road was built.
In 1831, the Mine Hill and Schuylkill Railroad was finished. Its tracks ran right through the area that would become Cressona. The town was first called West Haven. Later, its name was changed to Cressona. The borough was officially made a town on February 2, 1857.
Where is Cressona Located?
Cressona is located at 40°37′49″N 76°11′35″W / 40.63028°N 76.19306°W. It covers an area of about 1.0 square mile (2.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The town is about four miles south of Pottsville. You can reach Cressona using state routes 61, 183, and 901. The West Branch Schuylkill River flows through the town. Cressona is part of the Coal Region of Pennsylvania. This area is known for its history of coal mining.
People Living in Cressona
Cressona has been home to many people over the years. The population has changed a bit since the 1800s.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 876 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,507 | 72.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,455 | −3.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,481 | 1.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,738 | 17.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,837 | 5.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,739 | −5.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,946 | 11.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,695 | −12.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,758 | 3.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,854 | 5.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,814 | −2.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,810 | −0.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,694 | −6.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,635 | −3.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,651 | 1.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,606 | −2.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,606 | −2.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,635 people living in Cressona. These people lived in 663 households. About 30.9% of these households had children under 18 years old. The average household had about 2.47 people.
The population included people of different ages. About 22.8% were under 18 years old. About 15.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in Cressona was 38 years.
Famous People from Cressona
- William Joseph Hammer: He was an electrical engineer. He worked with the famous inventor Thomas Edison.
Cressona Photo Gallery
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Hubert Inn on Pottsville St.
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St. Mark's UCC.
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Cressona Post Office.
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Borough Hall.
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Sapa Extrusions facility in Cressona.
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In Spanish: Cressona para niños
