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Location of Middleburg in Snyder County, Pennsylvania.
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Middleburg
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Snyder |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation
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503 ft (153 m) |
| Highest elevation
(ridge at northern borough boundary)
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700 ft (200 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(Middle Creek)
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478 ft (146 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,325 |
| • Density | 1,500.57/sq mi (579.41/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| ZIP code |
17842
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-48960 |
Middleburg is a small town, called a borough, located in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is found in the central part of Pennsylvania, within the Susquehanna River Valley. In 2020, about 1,325 people lived there. Middleburg is important because it is the main administrative center, or county seat, for Snyder County. It is also part of a larger group of towns known as the Selinsgrove, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Middleburg
Early Settlers and Town Naming
Long before European settlers arrived, Native American communities lived in this area for many centuries. The first records of white settlers living here date back to 1755. Middleburg was first called Swinefordstown. This name came from John Albright Swineford, who opened a tavern in the area in 1787. He also owned the land north of the Middle Creek. In 1800, an engineer named Frederick Evans planned out the town on Swineford's land. Around 1825, the town's name changed to Middleburgh, and it officially became a borough in 1864.
The Stump's Run Incident
A part of Middleburg was the site of a historical event in January 1768, near Stump's Run. This area is close to the Glendale Cemetery and the Snyder County Historical Society. During this time, two colonists, Frederick Stump and John Ironcutter, were involved in a conflict that resulted in the deaths of several Native Americans, including men, women, and children, over two days. The incident happened near Stump's cabin, which was located at the mouth of the Middle Creek near Selinsgrove. The two men were arrested and taken to jail in Carlisle, but they were later freed by a group of people who supported them. The men were never caught again.
Growth and Unification of the Borough
The southern part of Middleburg, located on the other side of the Middle Creek, grew differently. This area started with a few early homes and a mill for grinding grain. Later, a famous mill called the Franklin Roller Mills was built there. When the Sunbury and Lewistown Railroad was built, more land was set aside for homes. This southern section was first called Franklin, and then Swineford. In January 1917, the people living in Swineford asked to join Middleburgh, and this request was approved in February of that year.
Even after the two towns joined under one government in 1917, they still had two separate post offices. These post offices operated until March 1955, when the Swineford post office closed. The Swineford name is still used today by the Swineford National Bank. This bank was started in Swineford in 1903 and is now part of the Fulton Financial Family.
Major Industries and Businesses
After the Second World War, a big employer in Middleburg was the Middleburg Tannery. This factory was located in the Swineford section, on the south bank of the Middle Creek. It employed almost sixty people who worked to tan high-quality leather for shoe soles. Most of the raw materials came from South America, and many of the finished leather products were used to make Florsheim Shoes. Sadly, a large fire destroyed the tannery in June 1967, and it was never rebuilt.
Middleburg is also home to the main factory of Ira Middleswarth and Son, Inc. This company is famous for making Middleswarth Potato Chips.
Geography of Middleburg
According to the United States Census Bureau, Middleburg covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Local Media
Middleburg and the surrounding region are served by three main newspapers. These include The Snyder County Times, which has its main office in the borough. The other two newspapers are The Shopper and The Daily Item.
Population and Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 370 | — | |
| 1880 | 398 | 7.6% | |
| 1890 | 420 | 5.5% | |
| 1900 | 513 | 22.1% | |
| 1910 | 531 | 3.5% | |
| 1920 | 984 | 85.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,024 | 4.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,124 | 9.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,283 | 14.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,366 | 6.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,369 | 0.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,357 | −0.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,422 | 4.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,382 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,309 | −5.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,325 | 1.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,317 | 0.6% | |
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Based on the census from 2000, there were 1,382 people living in Middleburg. These people made up 611 households and 378 families. The population density was about 1,557 people per square mile (579 people per square kilometer). There were 653 homes in the borough.
Most of the people living in Middleburg were White (98.55%). A smaller number were African American (0.43%), Asian (0.29%), or from other races. About 0.51% of the population identified as being of two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 0.36% of the population.
Out of the 611 households, about 29.8% had children under 18 living with them. About 47.0% were married couples living together. About 11.3% were households led by a female without a husband present. About 38.0% were non-family households. Many households (33.9%) were made up of individuals living alone, and 18.0% had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.26 people, and the average family had 2.89 people.
The population of Middleburg was spread out by age. About 25.0% were under 18 years old. About 7.2% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 27.9%, was between 25 and 44. About 20.5% were between 45 and 64, and 19.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the borough was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 89.8 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 82.4 males.
The average income for a household in Middleburg was $30,766. For families, the average income was $36,944. Men had an average income of $27,083, while women had an average income of $22,422. The per capita income (income per person) for the borough was $16,660. About 9.2% of families and 10.8% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 15.6% of those under 18 and 9.3% of those aged 65 or over.
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Middleburg, Pennsylvania
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Location of Middleburg in Snyder County, Pennsylvania.
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Map of Snyder County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).
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Borough Hall
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Post office
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Snyder County Prison
See also
In Spanish: Middleburg (Pensilvania) para niños
