Huntington Mills, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Huntington Mills is a small village in Huntington Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It has its own special mail code, which is 18622.
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History of Huntington Mills
Huntington Mills gets its name from a very important person named Samuel Huntington. He was one of the people who signed the Declaration of Independence. This document announced that the American colonies were free from British rule.
Geography and What You'll Find There
Huntington Mills is located right in the middle of Huntington Township. It's a very small village.
The main part of town has a few important places:
- A local general store, often called a "mom-and-pop" store because it's usually run by a family.
- The post office, which was built on the spot where old mills used to stand.
- An elementary school for younger students.
- A doctor's office.
- A Christmas tree farm.
- The volunteer fire company, ready to help the community.
The village is also split by a main road, PA 239. Two creeks, Kitchen Creek and Huntington Creek, also flow through the area.
Economy and Farming Life
Farming is a very important part of life in and around Huntington Mills. Many people work on farms here.
Years ago, there were many dairy farms that produced milk. However, these farms are not as common now. Farmers have started to grow other crops instead. They often grow hay, which is used to feed animals. They also grow tomatoes and corn for animal feed. You can also find several Christmas tree farms in the area.
Education
Students in Huntington Mills attend schools that are part of the Northwest Area School District.
