Factoryville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Factoryville
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Sickler Hall at Keystone College
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Location of Factoryville in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
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 Factoryville
Location in Pennsylvania
Factoryville
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Wyoming |
| Founded | 1824 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
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| • Total | 1,165 |
| • Density | 1,541.01/sq mi (594.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
18419
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-24488 |
Factoryville is a small town, called a borough, in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, USA. In 2020, about 1,146 people lived there. The town got its name from a woolen factory that used to be nearby.
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Where is Factoryville Located?
Factoryville is found at 41°33′51″N 75°46′53″W / 41.56417°N 75.78139°W. This means it's in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania.
The United States Census Bureau says the borough covers about 0.7 square miles (1.96 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Factoryville?
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In 2010, there were 1,158 people living in Factoryville. They lived in 341 homes, and 211 of these were families. The town had about 1,654 people per square mile.
Most people in Factoryville (92.5%) were White. About 4.6% were African American, and smaller groups were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 15.6% of the people were under 18 years old. Most residents, 75.2%, were between 18 and 64 years old. About 9.2% were 65 or older. The average age was 23.6 years.
The average income for a household in Factoryville was $43,482. For families, it was $63,929. About 7.6% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Getting Around Factoryville
Factoryville is on Pennsylvania State Routes 6 and 11. Route 11 is also known as the Lackawanna Trail. This road used to be a railway line for the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. There was even a train station in Factoryville.
In 1915, a new part of the railway, called the Clarks Summit-Hallstead Cut-Off, opened. The old railway line was no longer used for trains. A small side track was built in 1915 to serve local businesses, but it was closed in 1940. The train station on the new line closed in 1953. Today, the Cut-Off is used by Norfolk Southern trains.
Christy Mathewson Day Celebration
Every year, on the second Saturday in August, Factoryville celebrates Christy Mathewson Day. This day honors Christy Mathewson, a famous baseball player. He was born in Factoryville on August 12, 1880, and is in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
The celebration includes many fun activities:
- A parade from Keystone College to Christy Mathewson Park.
- A 6-kilometer (about 3.7-mile) foot race. This race is named after Mathewson's nickname, "The Big 6."
- A chicken barbecue.
- Various games and other exciting events for everyone.
There is even a documentary film called "Christy Mathewson Day" about this special weekend and the town of Factoryville.
