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Hookstown, Pennsylvania
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Hookstown Free Methodist Church
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Location in Beaver County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Beaver |
| Settled | 1797 |
| Incorporated | 1843 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 129 |
| • Density | 955.56/sq mi (367.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
15050
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-35576 |
Hookstown is a small town, called a borough, in western Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's part of the larger Pittsburgh metropolitan area. In 2020, about 129 people lived there.
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History of Hookstown
Hookstown got its name from Matthias Hook and his family. Matthias Hook was an early settler and a soldier in the Revolutionary War.
Today, the McCormick family are the only known relatives of Matthias Hook still living in Hookstown. They also live in nearby areas of western Pennsylvania.
Many people across the United States can trace their family roots back to Matthias Hook. This is through his daughter, Catherine Hook, who married George Griffey. The Griffey family has held a reunion every June for over a hundred years.
In 1975, a large waste storage area called Little Blue Run Lake was built near Hookstown. It holds waste from coal mining. This site has caused environmental issues for the communities around it.
Where is Hookstown?
Hookstown is located in western Beaver County. Its exact location is 40°35′56″N 80°28′27″W / 40.59889°N 80.47417°W.
Pennsylvania Route 168 is a main road that goes through the town. This road goes northeast about 3 miles (5 km) to Shippingport, which is a town on the Ohio River. It also goes south about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to U.S. Route 30, also known as the Lincoln Highway.
The United States Census Bureau says that Hookstown covers a total area of about 0.14 square miles (0.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Neighboring Areas
Hookstown is located right in the middle of Greene Township.
People of Hookstown
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 296 | — | |
| 1870 | 259 | −12.5% | |
| 1880 | 308 | 18.9% | |
| 1890 | 297 | −3.6% | |
| 1900 | 259 | −12.8% | |
| 1910 | 250 | −3.5% | |
| 1920 | 191 | −23.6% | |
| 1930 | 203 | 6.3% | |
| 1940 | 239 | 17.7% | |
| 1950 | 247 | 3.3% | |
| 1960 | 295 | 19.4% | |
| 1970 | 246 | −16.6% | |
| 1980 | 228 | −7.3% | |
| 1990 | 169 | −25.9% | |
| 2000 | 152 | −10.1% | |
| 2010 | 147 | −3.3% | |
| 2020 | 129 | −12.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 128 | −12.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 152 people living in Hookstown. These people lived in 66 households, and 48 of those were families.
Most of the people in Hookstown were White (97.37%). A small number were Native American (0.66%), Asian (0.66%), or from two or more races (1.32%). About 0.66% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had 2.30 people. The average family had 2.65 people.
The population had people of all ages. About 16.4% were under 18 years old. About 25.0% were 65 years or older. The average age was 50 years old.
Education in Hookstown
Students in Hookstown attend schools in the South Side Area School District. The schools that serve Hookstown are:
- South Side Elementary School: for students in grades K to 5.
- South Side Middle School: for students in grades 6 to 8.
- South Side High School: for students in grades 9 to 12.
Famous People from Hookstown
Hookstown is the birthplace of Robert Justice.
See also
In Spanish: Hookstown para niños
