Millerstown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Millerstown, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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The southern-facing half of Millerstown's town square
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Perry County's Oldest Planned Town
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Location of Millerstown in Perry County, Pennsylvania.
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 Millerstown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Millerstown, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Perry |
| Settled | 1780 |
| Incorporated | 1849 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation
(Borough center at intersection of US 22 and PA 17)
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425 ft (130 m) |
| Highest elevation
(south side of Slaughterback Hill)
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740 ft (230 m) |
| Lowest elevation
(Juniata River)
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392 ft (119 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 691 |
| • Density | 817.75/sq mi (315.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
17062
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| Area code(s) | 717, 223 |
| FIPS code | 42-49720 |
| Website | Millerstown, Pennsylvania |
Millerstown is a small town, called a borough, in northern Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is about 29 miles (47 km) northwest of Harrisburg. In 2020, about 688 people lived there. Millerstown is part of the larger Harrisburg–Carlisle area.
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History of Millerstown
Millerstown is built on land that was first sold to James Gallagher in 1766. However, he might have lived there even before he bought it.
Later, in 1780, David Miller bought this land. He started a small settlement and a ferry service there. In 1790, David Miller officially planned the town. This made Miller's Town the very first planned town in what is now Perry County. Over time, its name became Millerstown.
In 1800, the first public house, called a tavern, was built on Market Street. This building was known as the Alexander House for many years.
Millerstown officially became a borough on February 12, 1849. The first town council meeting happened on April 14, 1849. Abraham Addams was the first mayor, also known as the chief burgess. Millerstown is special because it has many old stone houses. Some of these houses were built way back in the 1700s.
Geography of Millerstown
Millerstown is located along the Juniata River in northern Perry County. It is where two main roads, U.S. Routes 22 and 322, meet with Pennsylvania Route 17. The state capital, Harrisburg, is about 33 miles (53 km) southeast of Millerstown.
The borough covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water, like the river.
People of Millerstown
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 371 | — | |
| 1850 | 389 | 4.9% | |
| 1860 | 378 | −2.8% | |
| 1870 | 533 | 41.0% | |
| 1880 | 652 | 22.3% | |
| 1890 | 594 | −8.9% | |
| 1900 | 555 | −6.6% | |
| 1910 | 549 | −1.1% | |
| 1920 | 616 | 12.2% | |
| 1930 | 689 | 11.9% | |
| 1940 | 684 | −0.7% | |
| 1950 | 682 | −0.3% | |
| 1960 | 675 | −1.0% | |
| 1970 | 612 | −9.3% | |
| 1980 | 550 | −10.1% | |
| 1990 | 646 | 17.5% | |
| 2000 | 679 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 673 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 688 | 2.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 691 | 2.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 679 people living in Millerstown. There were 275 households, which are groups of people living together. About 196 of these were families. The population density was about 789 people per square mile (305 people per square kilometer).
About 32% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.4%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.47 people.
The people in Millerstown were of different ages. About 24% were under 18 years old. About 17% were 65 years or older. The average age was 39 years old.
Public Services
The schools in Millerstown and the areas around it are part of the Greenwood School District.
Millerstown also has its own fire department and ambulance service. These services help keep the community safe.
Notable People
Some famous people have come from Millerstown:
- James A. Beaver: He was the 20th Governor of Pennsylvania. He was born in Millerstown.
- Cameron Mitchell: He was a well-known actor in movies and TV shows during the mid to late 1900s.
See also
In Spanish: Millerstown (Pensilvania) para niños
