Montgomery, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Montgomery, Pennsylvania
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Rail line in Montgomery
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Location of Montgomery in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lycoming |
| Settled | 1783 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,568 |
| • Density | 2,866.54/sq mi (1,107.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17752
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-50632 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1214023 |
Montgomery is a small town, also called a borough, located in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 1,570 people lived there. It is part of the larger Williamsport, Pennsylvania area.
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History of Montgomery
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Montgomery officially became a borough on March 21, 1887. Before that, it was part of Clinton Township. The first person to settle here was John Lawson in 1783.
Early businesses in Montgomery used the power of Black Hole Creek, which flows through the town. Nicholas Shaffer built a gristmill in 1795, which ground grain into flour. There was also a sawmill for cutting wood and a wool carding mill for preparing wool.
Later, in 1859, P. M. Barber opened a distillery. He then started a planing mill in 1869, which became very successful. Barber and his partners helped plan out the town around their mill in 1870. The town grew even more thanks to Montgomery Machine Shops, which started in 1873. This company, led by Levi Houston, made woodworking machines that were sold all over the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Montgomery has had a few different names over the years. It was once known as Black Hole, named after the creek. It was also called Clinton Mills. The name Montgomery comes from "Montgomery Station," which was another name for the local post office.
Where is Montgomery Located?
Montgomery is found along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. It's about six miles southwest of Muncy and eight and a half miles southeast of Williamsport. On the sides not next to the river, it shares borders with Clinton Township.
If you were a bird flying straight, Montgomery is about 130 miles northwest of Philadelphia. It's also about 165 miles east-northeast of Pittsburgh.
The United States Census Bureau says that Montgomery covers about 0.6 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Population of Montgomery
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 414 | — | |
| 1890 | 777 | 87.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,063 | 36.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,490 | 40.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,798 | 20.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,903 | 5.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,893 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,166 | 14.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,150 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,902 | −11.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,653 | −13.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,631 | −1.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,695 | 3.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,579 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,570 | −0.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,560 | −1.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,695 people living in Montgomery. About 39% of the homes had children under 18. The average age of people living in the borough was 32 years old.
Sports and Athletics
Montgomery has a strong sports tradition, especially with its high school teams.
The Shoe Trophy
The high school football team in Montgomery plays against its rival, Muncy High School, every year for a special trophy called "The Shoe." This trophy was made in 1961 from an old athletic shoe that was bronzed and put on a wooden box. The original idea was that if one team won the trophy five years in a row, they would keep it forever. Montgomery did this in 1974, but the team decided to keep the tradition going. Muncy currently has more wins in this series.
Basketball Success
In 2007, the Montgomery Lady Raiders girls' basketball team won the District IV Championship in Class A. This was their third championship in four years and the fourth in the school's history. They went on to the state playoffs but were eliminated in the first round.
Baseball Achievements
The Montgomery Red Raiders baseball team won the PIAA District IV Championship in Class A in 2007. This was the first time the school had won a district championship in baseball. They were later knocked out of the state playoffs by the team that went on to win the state championship.
In 2012, the Red Raiders baseball team made it all the way to the championship game of the PIAA State playoffs. They played a great game but lost to Bishop McCort.
Softball Team
In 2010, the Montgomery Lady Raiders softball team finished second in the PIAA State playoffs. They had a fantastic season with only two losses.
Little League Baseball
Montgomery is also home to the Montgomery Little League, which is part of Little League Baseball. It was known as "The Second Oldest Little League In The World" for a long time. In 2011, it joined with Muncy Little League. Montgomery Little League even played in the 1947 Little League World Series, but they haven't made it back since.
Famous People from Montgomery
- Mrs. Findley Braden (1858-1939): She was an author, a newspaper editor, and someone who was very good at public speaking.
- D.J. Flick: He is a wide receiver who played for the Canadian Football League (CFL) Saskatchewan Roughriders. He helped his team win the 2007 Grey Cup Championship by catching a touchdown pass.
See also
In Spanish: Montgomery (Pensilvania) para niños
