Gardners, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gardners, Pennsylvania
|
|
|---|---|
| Nickname(s):
Hunters Run
|
|
Location in Adams County and the state of Pennsylvania.
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Adams and Cumberland |
| Township | Tyrone and Dickinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 137 |
| • Density | 296.54/sq mi (114.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
17324
|
| Area code(s) | 717 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1175444 |
| FIPS Code | 42-28488 |
Gardners is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is called an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place, which is an area the government defines for counting people.
Gardners is located in both Adams County and Cumberland County. The main part of the village is in Tyrone Township in northern Adams County. In 2020, about 137 people lived in Gardners. The local zip code, 17324, covers Gardners and several nearby areas.
People and Population in Gardners
The population of Gardners is counted every ten years by the U.S. government. This count helps us understand how many people live in the area.
Gardners Population Over Time
- In 2020, the population of Gardners was 137 people.
History of Gardners
Gardners has a rich history, especially linked to railroads and local industries. It was once known as Gardner's Station.
Early Days and Railroads
In 1886, Gardners was described as a "modern railroad town." It was an important shipping point for nearby farming communities. The Gettysburg and Harrisburg Railroad first served the area. Over the years, other companies like the Reading Railroad and Penn Central Railroad operated the line. Today, the Gettysburg and Northern Railroad uses the tracks.
Apple Orchards and Local Farming
The area around Gardners is famous for its many fruit orchards. Apples are a very important crop here. These orchards have played a big role in the local economy for many years.
Musselman Company: From Apples to Applesauce
In 1912, a food processing plant was built in Gardners. This plant belonged to the Musselman Company, which started in 1907. The Gardners plant began processing apples in the fall of 1913. During World War I, the company kept making canned fruit despite challenges.
Over time, the Musselman Company changed owners several times. In 1984, Knouse Foods, a group of fruit growers, bought Musselman's. Today, this large plant still operates in Gardners. It employs about 150 people. They pack apple juice and applesauce under popular brands like Lucky Leaf and Musselman.
Zeigler Brothers: Animal Feed Experts
Zeigler Brothers is another important company in Gardners. It was founded in 1935. The company first made food for chickens and other farm animals. Today, Zeigler Brothers makes over 300 different products. They export their products to more than 50 countries around the world.
The company has its main office and a manufacturing plant in Gardners. They also have other facilities in Pennsylvania and Mexico. In the 1960s, a big fire destroyed the feed mill in Gardners, but the company rebuilt and continued its operations.
Education in Gardners
Students living in Gardners attend schools in different districts. This depends on where exactly they live.
Upper Adams School District
Many students from Gardners go to elementary school in Bendersville. They then attend middle school and high school in Biglerville. These schools are part of the Upper Adams School District. The sports teams from these schools are known as "the Canners."
Other Nearby School Districts
Some residents of Gardners live outside the Upper Adams School District. These students attend schools in other nearby districts. These include the Bermudian Springs School District, the South Middleton School District, or the Carlisle Area School District.
See also
In Spanish: Gardners para niños
