Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania facts for kids

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Borough
The lake and marina at Eagles Mere
Keystone Marker
Location of Eagles Mere in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania.
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Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Sullivan
Settled	1877
Incorporated (borough)	1899
Area
• Total	2.24 sq mi (5.81 km2)
• Land	2.06 sq mi (5.33 km2)
• Water	0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2)  8.44%
Elevation	2,061 ft (628 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	148
• Density	71.91/sq mi (27.76/km2)
Time zone	Eastern (EST)
• Summer (DST)	EDT
Zip code	17731
Area code(s)	570
FIPS code	42-20648

Eagles Mere is a small town, called a borough, located in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, USA. In 2020, about 151 people lived there. The name "Eagles Mere" means "the eagle's lake." The word mere is an old word for lake.

History of Eagles Mere

Eagles Mere was first planned in 1877. It officially became a borough in 1899. The Eagles Mere Historic District is a special area. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. This means it's an important historical place.

Developing a Resort Town

A civil engineer named Embley S. Chase came to Eagles Mere in 1886. He helped turn it into a popular resort town. He planned the streets and helped create fun activities. These included water sports, an ice toboggan slide, and walking trails.

Mr. Chase also helped set up the borough's government. He designed the water and sewer systems. He even helped bring electricity to the town. He also mapped the bottom of the lake. He was involved in designing a narrow gauge railroad. This train line used to connect Eagles Mere to a nearby town called Sonestown.

Famous Hotels and Theater

From the 1880s to the 1940s, Eagles Mere had five large resort hotels. The Forest Inn opened in 1902. Many famous guests stayed there. These included General George C. Marshall and theater director Alvina Krause.

In 1945, Alvina Krause and Lucy McCammon leased the Eagles Mere Playhouse. They ran this theater for 20 years. Many well-known actors performed there. Some of them were Patricia Neal, Charlton Heston, Jennifer Jones, Paula Prentiss, and Richard Benjamin.

The original theater group is no longer there. However, in 1993, the David A. Dewire Community Center hosted a summer drama workshop. This workshop was recognized across the country.

Geography of Eagles Mere

Eagles Mere covers about 2.2 square miles (5.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.0 square miles (5.3 square kilometers). The rest is water, which makes up about 8.44% of the total area.

Population and People

In 2010, there were 120 people living in Eagles Mere. There were 62 households and 41 families. Most of the people (99.2%) were White. A small number (0.8%) were Asian. Also, 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Household Information

• About 8.1% of households had children under 18.
• Nearly 60% of households were married couples living together.
• About 34% of households were single people.
• Many households (17.7%) were people aged 65 or older living alone.
• The average household had about 1.94 people.
• The average family had about 2.34 people.

Age and Income

The population in Eagles Mere is spread out by age:

• 7.5% were under 18 years old.
• 51.7% were between 18 and 64 years old.
• 40.8% were 65 years or older.

The average age in Eagles Mere was 63.3 years.

The average income for a household was $40,833. For families, the average income was $63,750. Very few people (3.1%) were living below the poverty line.

See also

In Spanish: Eagles Mere para niños