Dushore, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Dushore, Pennsylvania
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The Sullivan Review building
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Location of Dushore in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania.
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 Dushore, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Dushore, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Sullivan |
| Settled | 1794 |
| Incorporated (borough) | 1859 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (440 m) |
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| • Total | 451 |
| • Density | 572.34/sq mi (220.93/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| Zip code |
18614
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-20528 |
| Website | Borough of Dushore, PA |
Dushore is a small town, called a borough, located in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 450 people lived there. It's known for having the only traffic light in Sullivan County!
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History of Dushore
The first person to settle permanently in the Dushore area was General Cornwallace Jackson, who arrived in 1825. However, the community itself was founded and named after a brave French navy captain named Aristide Aubert Dupetit-Thouars. Dushore became an official borough in 1859, separating from Cherry Township.
Before it was called Dushore, the area had a few other names. These included Jackson's Hollow, Mosier's Hollow, and Headleyville. Dushore has always been an important place for shopping, businesses, and industries in Sullivan County.
Where is Dushore?
Dushore is located at coordinates 41°31′31″N 76°24′0″W / 41.52528°N 76.40000°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.08 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.78 square miles (2.02 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 1.28%, is water.
Dushore's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 265 | — | |
| 1870 | 376 | 41.9% | |
| 1880 | 377 | 0.3% | |
| 1890 | 783 | 107.7% | |
| 1900 | 884 | 12.9% | |
| 1910 | 813 | −8.0% | |
| 1920 | 776 | −4.6% | |
| 1930 | 715 | −7.9% | |
| 1940 | 739 | 3.4% | |
| 1950 | 759 | 2.7% | |
| 1960 | 731 | −3.7% | |
| 1970 | 718 | −1.8% | |
| 1980 | 692 | −3.6% | |
| 1990 | 738 | 6.6% | |
| 2000 | 663 | −10.2% | |
| 2010 | 608 | −8.3% | |
| 2020 | 450 | −26.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 452 | −25.7% | |
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As of the census in 2010, there were 608 people living in Dushore. These people made up 341 households. About 15.8% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The population was spread out by age. About 15.1% of residents were under 18 years old. Most people, 60.7%, were between 18 and 64 years old. About 24.2% of the population was 65 years of age or older. The average age in Dushore was 49.2 years.
Media in Dushore
Dushore is home to several radio stations. WGMF-FM (103.9 FM) and WYSP (88.1 FM) are licensed to Dushore itself. WPAL (91.7 FM) and WCIS-FM (which is not yet on air) are licensed to nearby Laporte. However, their broadcasting tower is located near Dushore.
The Sullivan Review is a local weekly newspaper. It has been published in Dushore since 1878.
Other Interesting Facts
- The first settler was Aristide du Petit Thouars, in 1794. In 1960, the Dushore Community Park was named Du Thouars Park. It was later renamed in the early 1990s.
- Dushore is the hometown of NASCAR and ARCA driver L. W. Miller.
See also
In Spanish: Dushore para niños
