Marklesburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marklesburg, Pennsylvania
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The former James Creek School
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Location of Marklesburg in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
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 Marklesburg, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Huntingdon |
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| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 200 |
| • Density | 193.05/sq mi (74.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
16657
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-47544 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215272 |
| Local phone exchanges: 658 | |
Marklesburg is a small town, known as a borough, located in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 200 people lived there.
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A Look at Marklesburg's History
Marklesburg has a special place called the Marklesburg Historic District. This area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. This means its important historical buildings and stories are officially recognized.
Where is Marklesburg?
Marklesburg is found close to the western side of Raystown Lake. It sits on a hill, above a village called Aitch, which is now underwater because of the lake.
The town covers about 1.05 square miles (2.72 square kilometers) of land.
Nearby Towns and Areas
All of these places are in Huntingdon County:
- Penn Township
- Lincoln Township
People of Marklesburg
The number of people living in Marklesburg has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 232 | — | |
| 1890 | 279 | 20.3% | |
| 1900 | 260 | −6.8% | |
| 1910 | 211 | −18.8% | |
| 1920 | 198 | −6.2% | |
| 1930 | 226 | 14.1% | |
| 1940 | 198 | −12.4% | |
| 1950 | 219 | 10.6% | |
| 1960 | 197 | −10.0% | |
| 1970 | 232 | 17.8% | |
| 1980 | 188 | −19.0% | |
| 1990 | 165 | −12.2% | |
| 2000 | 216 | 30.9% | |
| 2010 | 204 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 200 | −2.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 216 people living in Marklesburg. Most of the people living there were White.
The average age of people in Marklesburg in 2000 was 43 years old. About 18.5% of the population was under 18 years old.
The average income for a household in Marklesburg in 2000 was about $43,333 per year.
See also
In Spanish: Marklesburg para niños
