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Hallstead, Pennsylvania
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Location of Hallstead in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
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 Hallstead, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Hallstead, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Susquehanna |
| Settled | 1787 |
| Incorporated | 1874 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,174 |
| • Density | 2,808.61/sq mi (1,085.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
18822
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-32080 |
Hallstead is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 1,179 people lived there.
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Hallstead's Story: A Look at Its History
Hallstead was first settled by people in 1787. It was officially made a town on November 28, 1874. At that time, it was called Great Bend Village.
Later, in 1887, the town's name was changed to Hallstead Borough. This was done to honor William F. Hallstead. He was the president of a big train company called the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad.
Where is Hallstead? Understanding Its Geography
Hallstead is located at specific coordinates: 41.962425 degrees North and -75.748598 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that Hallstead covers an area of about 0.4 square miles (1.08 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Both Hallstead and the nearby town of Great Bend are split by two important features. These are Interstate 81, a major highway, and the Susquehanna River.
People of Hallstead: Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 546 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,167 | 113.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,404 | 20.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,538 | 9.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,261 | −18.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,254 | −0.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,293 | 3.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,445 | 11.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,580 | 9.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,447 | −8.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,280 | −11.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,274 | −0.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,216 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,303 | 7.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,179 | −9.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,178 | −9.6% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,303 people living in Hallstead. These people lived in 572 homes, with 347 of them being families.
Most of the people in Hallstead are White (97.5%). A small number are African American (0.7%), Native American (0.4%), or from two or more races (1.4%). About 1% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Hallstead in 2010 was 44 years old. About 22.7% of the population was under 18. Also, 18.9% of the people were 65 years old or older.
Learning in Hallstead: The School System
Hallstead is part of the Blue Ridge School District. The schools for students of all ages are located about 9 miles (14 km) south of Hallstead.
- Elementary School: This school teaches students from Kindergarten to fifth grade. Around 488 students attend the Elementary School.
- Middle School: Students in grades 6 through 8 go to the Middle School. There are about 297 students here.
- High School: The High School serves students from grades 9 to 12. Approximately 429 students attend Blue Ridge High School.
The School Board helps make decisions for the district. Key members include Alan Hall, the President, and Robert McTiernan, the Superintendent.
The Foundry: A Local Industry
The Foundry is a large area of land, about 27 acres (109,265 square meters), located on Main Street in Hallstead.
In the early 1900s, this site was used to make lead crystal products. After about 30 years, it changed ownership. It then became a major foundry, which is a factory where metal is melted and shaped into different forms.
Reading and Learning: The Library System
The Hallstead-Great Bend Branch Library is an important place for learning. It is located at 201 Franklin Street in Hallstead.
Here is a timeline of how the library grew:
- 1899: People in the town first talked about creating a "Citizen's Library."
- 1915: A special building was built for the Hallstead Borough.
- 1916: The Hallstead Women's Christian Temperance Union opened a "Reading Room" for everyone to use.
- 1917: The library rented a room and started with 40 books.
- 1918: The library moved to a new house because it needed more space.
- 1920: The Hallstead Public Library moved to its current location, sharing space with the local jail.
- 1929: A group called the Civic Club started a Book Club.
- 1931: The Civic Club began to support the library.
- 1936: The Civic Club took over running the library completely.
- 1976: A special Children's Room was added to the library.
- 1999: The library joined the Susquehanna County Library System. It then became known as the Hallstead-Great Bend Branch Library.
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Location of Hallstead in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Hallstead (Pensilvania) para niños
