Fairhope, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Fairhope is a small place in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
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A Look at Fairhope's Past
Fairhope started as a small community connected to the B&O Railroad, a famous old train line. People first mapped out the land for building in 1891. This process is called "platting."
The Brick Factory
In 1881, some business people from Pittsburgh started a company called the North Savage Firebrick Works. This factory was just outside Fairhope. They were known for making very good quality red bricks.
The Railroad Today
The old B&O railroad tracks still run through Fairhope. However, the B&O company is now part of a larger train company called CSX Transportation. So, trains still pass through, but under a different name!
Fairhope on TV
Fairhope was mentioned in an episode of the TV show The X-Files. The episode was called "Scary Monsters". It was the 14th episode of the ninth season. Even though the show mentioned Fairhope, they didn't actually film the episode there.
Where is Fairhope?
You can find Fairhope on a map using its exact location, which is 39°50′23.748″N 78°47′29.292″W / 39.83993000°N 78.79147000°W. These numbers are like its address on the Earth!
