Jamison City, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Jamison City, Pennsylvania
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Jamison City from the air
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Location within Columbia County
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 Jamison City, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Jamison City, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Columbia |
| Township | Sugarloaf |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (330 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 111 |
| • Density | 286.08/sq mi (110.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
17814
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| FIPS code | 42-37728 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1177983 |
Jamison City is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It's located in Sugarloaf Township, which is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. This area is known as a census-designated place, meaning it's a specific area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes.
In 2020, the population of Jamison City was 111 people. It is also part of the larger Bloomsburg-Berwick micropolitan area.
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Jamison City's Location and Landscape
Jamison City is found in the northern part of Columbia County. It sits within Sugarloaf Township. To its north, it shares a border with Davidson Township in Sullivan County.
The community covers about 1.0 square kilometer (0.39 square miles) of land. There is no water area within its boundaries. The land in Jamison City is mostly flat. However, it is surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. A stream called the East Branch of Fishing Creek flows through the area.
A Look Back at Jamison City's Past
Jamison City grew up around the end point of the Bloomsburg and Sullivan Railroad. This railroad was very important for the town's early development.
In 1889, a large sawmill was built in Jamison City. Sawmills are factories that cut logs into lumber. This mill was a big part of the local economy for many years. However, it stopped making wood in 1912. The last shipment of lumber from the mill was sent to Bloomsburg in 1914.
Another important business in Jamison City was a tannery. A tannery is a place where animal hides are processed to make leather. This tannery also closed down in 1925. These closures show how the town's main industries changed over time.
People of Jamison City
According to the 2020 census, 111 people live in Jamison City. In 2000, there were 102 people living there. The community had 46 households and 28 families at that time.
Most of the people living in Jamison City are White. In 2000, about 24% of households had children under 18 living with them. About half of the households were married couples.
The population has a mix of age groups. In 2000, about 20% of the people were under 18 years old. About 26% were 65 years or older. The average age in Jamison City was 40 years old.
Images for kids
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Jamison City station on the Bloomsburg and Sullivan Railroad. This building is one of the few original stations still standing in its first location. A monument in the front yard celebrates the 100th year Centennial of the Jamison City Area in 1989. It was dedicated to E. William (Bill) and Pauline Mather, who owned the station grounds until 2012. The Mather General Store building, run by Bill's father around 1889, is to the right.
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A historical marker on the door of the Jamison City station. This marker was placed for the Jamison City Centennial celebration in July 1989.
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A Centennial marker on the grounds of the Jamison City train station. It commemorates the Jamison City Area Centennial celebration from July 1989. The marker was dedicated to Bill and Pauline Mather, who owned the train station land until 2012.
