Dunmore, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Dunmore, Pennsylvania
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Dunmore municipal building
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Location of Dunmore in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
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 Dunmore, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Dunmore, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.99 sq mi (23.30 km2) |
| • Land | 8.92 sq mi (23.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,042 |
| • Density | 1,574.57/sq mi (607.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
18512
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
Dunmore is a town, called a borough, in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is right next to the city of Scranton. Dunmore is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. It was first settled in 1835 and became an official borough in 1862. In the past, many people moved here because of the coal, brick, stone, and silk industries. The population was 14,042 in the 2020 census.
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Discovering Dunmore's Past
Dunmore was settled in 1835 and officially became a borough in 1862.
The first European to visit the Dunmore area was Count Zinzendorf in 1742. He was a missionary, someone who travels to share their beliefs, to the native people living there. These native people were the Munsee-speaking Delawares.
The land that is now Dunmore was bought from the native people in 1754. The first settlers arrived in 1771, coming from Connecticut. In 1783, William Allsworth opened an inn here. Later, in 1795, Charles Dolph, John Carey, and John West started clearing land in an area then called "Bucktown" or "Corners."
In 1820, Stephen Tripp started the first business in the area. He built a saw and grist mill on the Roaring Brook. A store opened at the "Corners" that same year. Soon after, Joseph Tanner opened the first blacksmith shop. The first general store in the village opened in 1845.
The village was quite small until the Pennsylvania Coal Company arrived in 1847–1848. Their arrival helped Dunmore grow into a busy and varied town.
By 1875, the larger area of Providence was divided into smaller towns, and Dunmore became one of them. Today, Dunmore is a borough right next to Scranton.
The name Dunmore comes from Dunmore Park in Scotland.
Where is Dunmore Located?
Dunmore is located at 41°25′3″N 75°37′28″W / 41.41750°N 75.62444°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the borough covers about 9 square miles (23 km2) in total. Most of this area, about 8.9 square miles (23 km2), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), is water.
Roaring Brook flows through Dunmore. It goes through the Nay Aug Gorge and then into the Lackawanna River in Scranton. Most of Dunmore's water drains into Roaring Brook. The southeastern part of the borough is on the slopes of the Moosic Mountains.
The Lackawanna Railroad used to run through the Nay Aug Gorge into Scranton.
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Who Lives in Dunmore?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 4,311 | — | |
| 1880 | 5,151 | 19.5% | |
| 1890 | 8,315 | 61.4% | |
| 1900 | 12,583 | 51.3% | |
| 1910 | 17,615 | 40.0% | |
| 1920 | 20,250 | 15.0% | |
| 1930 | 22,627 | 11.7% | |
| 1940 | 23,086 | 2.0% | |
| 1950 | 20,305 | −12.0% | |
| 1960 | 18,917 | −6.8% | |
| 1970 | 18,168 | −4.0% | |
| 1980 | 16,781 | −7.6% | |
| 1990 | 15,403 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 14,018 | −9.0% | |
| 2010 | 14,057 | 0.3% | |
| 2020 | 14,042 | −0.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 14,057 people living in Dunmore. There were 5,999 households, which are groups of people living together. About 22% of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.18 people.
The population's ages were:
- 17.9% were under 18 years old.
- 62.1% were between 18 and 64 years old.
- 20% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Dunmore was 42.1 years.
Dunmore's Economy
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, a company started in 1936, has its main office in Dunmore.
The Keystone Industrial Park is also located in Dunmore. This park is home to many businesses and factories.
Environmental Information
The Keystone Sanitary Landfill, which is a very large place where trash is stored, has been in Dunmore since 1973. It is located near the Dunmore Reservoir #1, which is a backup source for drinking water.
Schools and Learning in Dunmore
Public Schools
Dunmore has one public school district called the Dunmore School District. It has three schools for different age groups:
- Dunmore Elementary Center
- Dunmore Middle School
- Dunmore High School
Private Schools
Dunmore also has two Roman Catholic schools. These schools are part of the Diocese of Scranton:
- Saint Mary's of Mount Carmel Elementary School (for students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade)
- Holy Cross High School
Colleges and Universities
There are two colleges located in Dunmore:
- Marywood University
- Penn State Scranton
Getting Around Dunmore
The western end of Interstate 84 is in Dunmore. This highway, along with Interstate 380, goes through the Nay Aug Gorge. These highways connect to Interstate 81 and U.S. Route 6. Interstate 81 also has an exit for Route 347 in Dunmore.
Famous People from Dunmore
Many interesting people have connections to Dunmore:
- Mehmood Ali (1932–2004), an actor known as "India's Comedy King."
- Sister Mary Adrian Barrett, I.H.M. (1929–2015), a Catholic social worker and teacher.
- Christopher F. Burne, a U.S. Air Force brigadier general.
- Nestor Chylak (1922–1982), a Major League Baseball umpire.
- Vic Delmore (1917–1960), another Major League Baseball umpire.
- Carol Ann Drazba (1943–1966), the first American nurse to die in the Vietnam War.
- Vic Fangio, a defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League.
- Eugene A. Garvey (1845–1920), a bishop.
- Joseph Kopacz (born 1950), a bishop in Mississippi.
- Ruth Earnshaw Lo (1910-2006), a professor and writer who lived in China for many years.
- Jeanne Marrazzo, a microbiologist and director at the University of Alabama.
- Joe Mooney, a Major League Baseball groundskeeper for over 30 years. He is in the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame.
- John Willard Raught (1857–1931), a landscape artist.
- Paul W. Richards, an astronaut who flew on the Space Shuttle Discovery.
- John Francis Ropek (1917–2009), an oceanographer who explored under ice with the USS Nautilus (SSN-571) submarine.
- Tim Ruddy, a center for the NFL's Miami Dolphins from 1994–2003.
- Beverly Tyler (1927-2005), an actress and singer.
- Junior Walsh (1919–1990), a professional baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Images for kids
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Drinker Street in Dunmore
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Dunmore fire station
See also
In Spanish: Dunmore (Pensilvania) para niños
