Meyersdale, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Borough of Meyersdale
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Borough
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Meyersdale in 2007
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Maple City USA
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Location of Meyersdale in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
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 Meyersdale, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Somerset County |
| Settled | 1844 |
| Incorporated | 1871 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,070 |
| • Density | 2,536.76/sq mi (979.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
15552
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-48912 |
Meyersdale is a small town, called a "borough," in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA. It's located right by the Casselman River. It's about 73 miles (117 km) southeast of Pittsburgh.
Long ago, the main job in Meyersdale was mining coal. Today, Meyersdale is famous for being on the Great Allegheny Passage, which is a long path for biking and walking built on old railroad tracks. Every spring since 1948, Meyersdale hosts the Pennsylvania Maple Festival. That's why it's also known as the "Maple City"! It's also where the fun Somerset County Fair happens.
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History of Meyersdale
People first settled in the Meyersdale area around 1776. But the town really started to grow when the first railroad arrived in 1871. Coal mining became a big industry the very next year.
The town was named after an early settler, Peter Meyers. He was a local farmer who helped start the community. Some of the early names for Meyersdale were Meyers Mills and Dale City.
In 1844, Jacob Olinger planned out 30 building lots on his land. More lots were added in 1852 and 1869. Peter Meyers and the Beachley family also planned out lots on their land. In 1872, the Olinger and Beachley lots were joined together and called Dale City. Then, in 1874, the Meyers lots were added, and the name was changed to Meyersdale.
Two early churches, Amity Reformed Church and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, were started around 1851 and 1852. They shared a church building from 1854 until 1875.
In 1981–82, Meyersdale won an All-America City Award. This award recognizes communities that work together to solve problems. The Meyersdale Wind Farm, which uses wind turbines to make electricity, started working in 2003.
Two important buildings in Meyersdale, the New Colonial Hotel and the Second National Bank of Meyersdale, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special historical sites.
Geography and Climate
Meyersdale is a small area of land, about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). It's completely surrounded by Summit Township.
Weather in Meyersdale
Meyersdale has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. Here's a look at the typical weather:
| Climate data for Meyersdale 2 SSW, Pennsylvania, 1991–2020 normals: 2000ft (610m) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 68 (20) |
75 (24) |
78 (26) |
86 (30) |
89 (32) |
92 (33) |
92 (33) |
90 (32) |
90 (32) |
86 (30) |
78 (26) |
72 (22) |
92 (33) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 59.5 (15.3) |
59.7 (15.4) |
69.3 (20.7) |
79.6 (26.4) |
83.2 (28.4) |
85.9 (29.9) |
86.9 (30.5) |
86.4 (30.2) |
85.1 (29.5) |
78.7 (25.9) |
71.6 (22.0) |
61.2 (16.2) |
88.1 (31.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 34.4 (1.3) |
37.6 (3.1) |
45.8 (7.7) |
58.7 (14.8) |
67.8 (19.9) |
75.8 (24.3) |
79.5 (26.4) |
78.5 (25.8) |
73.2 (22.9) |
61.1 (16.2) |
49.3 (9.6) |
38.9 (3.8) |
58.4 (14.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 25.5 (−3.6) |
27.2 (−2.7) |
34.7 (1.5) |
45.9 (7.7) |
55.5 (13.1) |
63.9 (17.7) |
67.9 (19.9) |
66.4 (19.1) |
60.4 (15.8) |
48.9 (9.4) |
38.6 (3.7) |
30.1 (−1.1) |
47.1 (8.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 16.7 (−8.5) |
16.7 (−8.5) |
23.6 (−4.7) |
33.0 (0.6) |
43.1 (6.2) |
52.0 (11.1) |
56.3 (13.5) |
54.4 (12.4) |
47.7 (8.7) |
36.6 (2.6) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
21.3 (−5.9) |
35.8 (2.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −5.7 (−20.9) |
−3.5 (−19.7) |
5.8 (−14.6) |
20.1 (−6.6) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
39.1 (3.9) |
45.4 (7.4) |
44.7 (7.1) |
35.5 (1.9) |
24.1 (−4.4) |
13.7 (−10.2) |
3.6 (−15.8) |
−9.4 (−23.0) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −17 (−27) |
−21 (−29) |
−9 (−23) |
13 (−11) |
21 (−6) |
31 (−1) |
39 (4) |
40 (4) |
30 (−1) |
18 (−8) |
4 (−16) |
−7 (−22) |
−21 (−29) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.01 (76) |
2.70 (69) |
3.65 (93) |
3.53 (90) |
4.35 (110) |
4.34 (110) |
4.11 (104) |
3.67 (93) |
3.62 (92) |
2.98 (76) |
2.66 (68) |
3.06 (78) |
41.68 (1,059) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 12.90 (32.8) |
11.40 (29.0) |
9.90 (25.1) |
1.10 (2.8) |
0.00 (0.00) |
0.00 (0.00) |
0.00 (0.00) |
0.00 (0.00) |
0.00 (0.00) |
0.70 (1.8) |
2.80 (7.1) |
6.90 (17.5) |
45.7 (116.1) |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: XMACIS (temp records & monthly max/mins) | |||||||||||||
People of Meyersdale
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,423 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,847 | 29.8% | |
| 1900 | 3,024 | 63.7% | |
| 1910 | 3,741 | 23.7% | |
| 1920 | 3,716 | −0.7% | |
| 1930 | 3,065 | −17.5% | |
| 1940 | 3,250 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,137 | −3.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,901 | −7.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,648 | −8.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,581 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,518 | −2.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,473 | −1.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,184 | −11.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,069 | −5.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,049 | −6.2% | |
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In 2020, about 2,070 people lived in Meyersdale. The town has a mix of families and single people. The average age in Meyersdale is around 41 years old.
Most people in Meyersdale are White (99.35%). A small number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.73% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average income for families in Meyersdale was about $29,798 in 2000. About 20.4% of the people lived below the poverty line. This included 31.4% of those under 18 years old.
Education
Students in Meyersdale go to schools in the Meyersdale Area School District. Older students attend Meyersdale Area High School.
Famous People from Meyersdale
- Harry Beal: He was the very first U.S. Navy Seal. A bridge in Meyersdale was named after him in 2020.
- Bill Collins: A professional golfer.
- William P. Kephart: A US Naval Reserve aviator who died in action during World War II. A ship, the USS Kephart, was named in his honor.
- George H. Ramer: He received the Medal of Honor, which is America's highest military award, for his brave actions during the Korean War.
- John Charles Thomas: A famous singer who performed in operas and concerts.
- Thomas G. Saylor: He was the Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
See also
In Spanish: Meyersdale para niños
