Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania
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Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, October 2009
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Location of Mahanoy City in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
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 Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Settled | 1859 |
| Incorporated | December 16, 1863 |
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| • Type | Home Rule Charter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (380 m) |
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| • Total | 3,499 |
| • Density | 6,860.78/sq mi (2,650.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17948
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-46592 |
| Website | Mahanoy City |
Mahanoy City is a small town, called a borough, in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It is located about 38 miles (61 km) southwest of Wilkes-Barre. The borough is part of Pennsylvania's Coal Region, an area known for its coal mines.
The name "Mahanoy" comes from an old word, Maghonioy. This word means "the salt deposits" in the Delaware language.
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History of Mahanoy City
Mahanoy City started as part of Mahanoy Township. People began to settle here in 1859. It officially became a borough on December 16, 1863.
Coal Mining and Other Industries
For a long time, the main industry in Mahanoy City was mining and shipping coal. This was very important in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Over time, the need for coal has gone down.
Other important jobs in the borough include making shirts, bedding, and metal products.
St. Nicholas Coal Breaker
The St. Nicholas Coal Breaker was a large building used to process coal. It was built in 1930 and started working in 1932. Even though it was planned to be taken down, it was still standing in 2016.
First Cable TV in the U.S.
Mahanoy City made history in 1948. It was the first town in the entire country to have Cable TV!
Geography and Location
Mahanoy City is located at 40°48′45″N 76°8′25″W / 40.81250°N 76.14028°W. A main road, PA 54, runs through the borough. This road is called Centre Street.
Connecting Roads and Nearby Towns
Route 54 connects Mahanoy City to other towns. To the west, it goes to Shenandoah. To the east, it passes through small villages and then through Tamaqua.
The borough is in a valley near Mahanoy Creek. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Shenandoah. Mahanoy City is about 1240 feet (378 meters) above sea level. A ridge called Broad Mountain, which is 1795 feet (547 meters) high, is to the southeast.
Size of the Borough
Mahanoy City is not very big. It has a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2), and all of it is land.
Population of Mahanoy City
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 5,533 | — | |
| 1880 | 7,181 | 29.8% | |
| 1890 | 11,286 | 57.2% | |
| 1900 | 13,504 | 19.7% | |
| 1910 | 15,936 | 18.0% | |
| 1920 | 15,599 | −2.1% | |
| 1930 | 14,784 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 13,442 | −9.1% | |
| 1950 | 10,934 | −18.7% | |
| 1960 | 8,536 | −21.9% | |
| 1970 | 7,257 | −15.0% | |
| 1980 | 6,167 | −15.0% | |
| 1990 | 5,209 | −15.5% | |
| 2000 | 4,647 | −10.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,162 | −10.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,511 | −15.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 3,513 | −15.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 4,647 people living in Mahanoy City. By 2020, the population was 3,499 people.
Who Lives Here?
About 21% of the people living in Mahanoy City are under 18 years old. About 26% are 65 years old or older. The average age in the borough is 43 years.
Education in Mahanoy City
The Mahanoy Area School District serves the students in the borough. It has a building complex that includes an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school.
Famous People from Mahanoy City
Many interesting people have come from Mahanoy City:
- Joe Boley (1896–1962), a baseball player who won the World Series twice.
- Joe Dugan (1897–1982), another baseball player, part of the New York Yankees team that won their first World Series in 1923.
- David Huebner (born 1960), who became a US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa.
- Joseph Edward Kurtz (born 1946), a leader in the Catholic Church, an archbishop.
- Brandi Levy (born 2001), a former cheerleader who helped make free speech rights stronger for students in American public schools through a case at the US Supreme Court.
- Paul Marks (1926-2020), a scientist and former president of a famous cancer research center.
- Jack McCloskey (1925–2017), a basketball coach and manager.
- Ron Northey (1920–1971), a Major League Baseball outfielder.
- James J. Rhoades (1941–2008), a former state senator in Pennsylvania.
- Kevin C. Rhoades (born 1957), a Catholic bishop.
- Mike Rhoades (born 1972), a head basketball coach at Penn State University.
- Victor Schertzinger (1890–1941), an Academy Award winning composer, film director, and writer.
- George Senesky (1922–2001), a professional basketball player and coach.
- John Walson (1915–1993), known for inventing and operating cable TV.
See also
In Spanish: Mahanoy City para niños
