Edgemont, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Edgemont, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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"Edgemont is a place called home where the community comes from humble beginnings"
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 Edgemont, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Dauphin |
| Township | Susquehanna |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 717 and 223 |
Edgemont is a small place in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called the Harrisburg-Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area. Edgemont is located right next to Harrisburg, which is the capital city of Pennsylvania. It also borders a nearby area called Progress.
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Discovering Edgemont's Past
Edgemont has an interesting history, showing how it grew from a quiet area to the community it is today. Let's explore some key moments in its development.
How Edgemont Began: Early Days
In 1906, a company called Edgemont Realty, owned by Col. J.C. Morrow and Arthur Young, started selling pieces of land in the area. You could buy a lot for as little as $15 back then! This helped more people move to Edgemont.
Learning and Growing: Schools and Community
Education was important early on. In 1917, the Glenwood Schoolhouse was built. It had two rooms and taught students from first to sixth grade. Later, in 1936, a teacher named Anna L. Carter started working at Glenwood School. She helped create clubs and after-school programs for kids. She eventually became the principal, and a local elementary school is now named after her.
Building a Community: Services and Safety
The people of Edgemont worked together to make their community better. In 1920, the Edgemont Volunteer Fire Company was formed. It started as a simple bucket brigade, where people would pass buckets of water to fight fires. This fire company is the oldest one in Susquehanna Township! For a long time, the streets in Edgemont were not paved. They finally got paved in the 1950s. It wasn't until the early 1970s that the area got a full sewer and water system, making life much easier for residents.
