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Enola, Pennsylvania
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Aerial view of Enola and the Susquehanna River
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 Enola, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Enola, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cumberland |
| Township | East Pennsboro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.62 sq mi (4.20 km2) |
| • Land | 1.61 sq mi (4.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 450 ft (140 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,103 |
| • Density | 3,793.04/sq mi (1,464.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
17025
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-23744 |
Enola is a small town in Pennsylvania, located along the Susquehanna River. It's part of Cumberland County. In 2020, about 6,103 people lived there. Enola is famous for its large rail yard, called Enola Yard, operated by Norfolk Southern. This yard is a big hub for trains and their repairs. Enola is just across the river from Harrisburg, the state capital.
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History of Enola
Enola got its start because of the railroads. Local farmers, Francis and Wesley Miller, sold a small piece of their land to the Pennsylvania Railroad. This land was used for a train stop. Mr. Miller was given the special chance to name the new train station. He chose to name it "Enola" after his daughter.
At first, Mr. Miller was the only person living in the area. But as more people moved in, the local post office and the growing town also started using the name Enola.
Building the Enola Rail Yard
In 1902, the Pennsylvania Railroad decided to build a huge train yard nearby. This yard, called Enola Yard, officially opened in January 1905. The railroad bought a lot of land, about 743 acres (301 ha), for this big project.
A company called Enola Realty Co. bought 104 acres (42 ha) of this land. This area became known as North Enola. Starting in 1909, the Realty Company built over 220 homes. They rented or sold these homes to families who came to Enola looking for jobs at the new rail yard.
Growth of the Town
South Enola also grew quickly, just like North Enola. Many landowners helped the town expand. West Enola also saw growth because of the busy Enola Yards.
Schools in Enola
Enola is served by one main high school, East Pennsboro High School. It was built on land that used to be a farm. The original Enola High School building is now home to the East Pennsboro Branch Library. An early elementary school building is now used for several businesses.
Geography of Enola
Enola is located on the eastern side of Cumberland County. It sits on the west bank of the Susquehanna River, directly across from the city of Harrisburg. The town covers an area of about 1.91 square miles (4.94 km2). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Major roads like U.S. Route 11 and U.S. Route 15 run through Enola, going from north to south.
Population of Enola
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| 2020 | 6,103 | — | |
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The population of Enola was 6,103 people in 2020. This number comes from the official United States Census.
Education in Enola
The East Pennsboro Area School District provides public education for students in Enola. This school district has four different schools:
- East Pennsboro Area High School
- East Pennsboro Area Middle School
- East Pennsboro Elementary School
- West Creek Hills Elementary School
Around 2,900 students attend schools in the East Pennsboro Area School District.
Notable People from Enola
Many interesting people have connections to Enola:
- Billy Myers: A baseball infielder who played in the Major Leagues. He helped his team win the 1940 World Series.
- Lynn Myers: Also a Major League Baseball player, and Billy Myers' brother.
- Betty Warfel: A talented pitcher and infielder who played for the Rockford Peaches, a famous women's baseball team.
- George W. Fisher: He was the first Yard Master of the new Enola Yard when it opened. At the time, it was the biggest freight yard in the world. He moved to Enola with his family in 1906 to take on this important job.
See also
In Spanish: Enola (Pensilvania) para niños
