McAlisterville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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McAlisterville, Pennsylvania
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 McAlisterville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
McAlisterville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Juniata | |
| Township | Fayette | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.75 sq mi (4.55 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.55 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 920 | |
| • Density | 524.22/sq mi (202.37/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
17049
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| Area code(s) | 717 | |
| FIPS code | 42-45848 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1180600 | |
McAlisterville is a small community in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area the government counts for population, even though it's not a city or town with its own local government. In 2010, about 971 people lived here.
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Where is McAlisterville?
McAlisterville is located in the northeastern part of Juniata County. It sits right in the middle of Fayette Township. You can find it at these coordinates: 40.637602 degrees North and -77.274102 degrees West.
Two main roads, PA 35 and PA 235, run through the center of the community. PA 35 goes northeast about 25 miles to Selinsgrove. It also goes southwest about 8 miles to Mifflintown, which is the main town of Juniata County. PA 235 heads north over Shade Mountain about 10 miles to Beaver Springs. It also goes south about 7 miles to Thompsontown.
The community covers an area of about 4.5 square kilometers (1.75 square miles), and all of it is land. McAlisterville is in a valley near a stream called Little Lost Creek. This creek flows into Lost Creek, which then joins the Juniata River.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 920 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 765 people living in McAlisterville. These people lived in 337 households, and 209 of these were families. The community had about 818 people per square mile. There were 366 homes, with about 391 homes per square mile.
Most people living in McAlisterville were White (99.08%). A small number were African American (0.39%) or from other backgrounds. About 0.65% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Almost half (49.9%) were married couples. About 14.5% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.27 people, and the average family had 2.91 people.
The population had a mix of ages. About 23.3% were under 18 years old. About 19.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in McAlisterville was 37 years.
Local Businesses and Schools
McAlisterville is home to several businesses that are owned by people from the community.
The schools in McAlisterville include East Juniata High School, Fayette Township Elementary, and Juniata Christian School.
The Fayette Fire Company provides fire protection for the area. This fire company is made up entirely of volunteers. They are very thankful for anyone who helps by giving their time or money.
Ambulance service is provided by Fayette Township EMS, Inc. This service is also run completely by volunteers.
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Lost Creek Presbyterian Church in 2016
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Lost Creek Presbyterian Church on an old postcard
Famous People from McAlisterville
Some notable people have connections to McAlisterville:
- Nelson Lauver grew up in McAlisterville. He is a radio personality known for The American Storyteller Radio Journal. He also wrote a book called "Most Unlikely to Succeed."
- Robert W. Ammerman was a soldier in the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for his bravery. He passed away in McAlisterville and is buried there.
- George F. McFarland was an educator who lived in McAlisterville. Before the Civil War, he was the superintendent of the McAlisterville Academy. In 1862, McFarland helped organize local volunteers to join the Union army. He served with honor and led the 151st Pennsylvania Infantry at the famous Battle of Gettysburg.
- Miriam [Smith] Wetzel was crowned Miss Pennsylvania in 1952. She is from McAlisterville. Miriam later became an educator and an author.
See also
In Spanish: McAlisterville para niños
