Landisburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Landisburg, Pennsylvania
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Location of Landisburg in Perry County, Pennsylvania.
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 Landisburg, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Landisburg, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Perry |
| Settled | 1793 |
| Incorporated | 1831 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation
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550 ft (170 m) |
| Highest elevation
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640 ft (200 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(tributary to Montour Creek on southern boundary)
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480 ft (150 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 221 |
| • Density | 3,112.68/sq mi (1,193.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
17040
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-41272 |
Landisburg is a small borough located in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 221 people lived there. It is part of the larger Harrisburg metropolitan area, which includes the cities of Harrisburg and Carlisle.
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History of Landisburg
Landisburg was first planned out in 1793. The town was named after its founder, a person named James Landis.
A special old building in Landisburg is the Dunbar-Creigh House. This house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This means it is an important building that is protected because of its history.
Geography of Landisburg
Landisburg is located at coordinates 40°20′32″N 77°18′25″W / 40.34222°N 77.30694°W. This helps us find its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Landisburg covers a total area of about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the borough limits.
Population of Landisburg
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| 1850 | 416 | — | |
| 1860 | 363 | −12.7% | |
| 1870 | 369 | 1.7% | |
| 1880 | 336 | −8.9% | |
| 1890 | 318 | −5.4% | |
| 1900 | 300 | −5.7% | |
| 1910 | 252 | −16.0% | |
| 1920 | 185 | −26.6% | |
| 1930 | 236 | 27.6% | |
| 1940 | 266 | 12.7% | |
| 1950 | 279 | 4.9% | |
| 1960 | 285 | 2.2% | |
| 1970 | 269 | −5.6% | |
| 1980 | 227 | −15.6% | |
| 1990 | 178 | −21.6% | |
| 2000 | 195 | 9.6% | |
| 2010 | 218 | 11.8% | |
| 2020 | 220 | 0.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 222 | 1.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 195 people living in Landisburg. These people lived in 78 households, and 59 of these were families.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 25.6% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 16.9% were 65 years old or older.
Famous People from Landisburg
Some notable people have connections to Landisburg:
- John F. Beard: He was born in Landisburg. He later became a legislator in Wisconsin, which means he helped make laws for that state. He was also a farmer and plasterer.
- Mark Keller: He is a politician who lives in Landisburg. He has served as a legislator in Pennsylvania.
- John Alexander Magee: Born in Landisburg, he was a newspaperman and printer. He also served as a congressman, representing his area in the United States Congress.
- Jesse Miller: He was born near Landisburg. He worked as a sheriff and also served as a legislator and congressman for Pennsylvania.
- William Henry Miller: He was the son of Jesse Miller and was also born in Landisburg. He became a congressman, a lawyer, and a journalist.
See also
In Spanish: Landisburg (Pensilvania) para niños
