Morgantown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Morgantown, Pennsylvania
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 Morgantown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Morgantown, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Counties | Berks, Lancaster |
| Townships | Caernarvon, Caernarvon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.14 sq mi (2.95 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,614 |
| • Density | 1,419.53/sq mi (548.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19543
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| FIPS code | 42-51016 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1181556 |
Morgantown is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in southern Berks County. Part of Morgantown also stretches into Lancaster County. In 2020, about 1,614 people lived here.
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History of Morgantown
Morgantown got its name from Colonel Jacob Morgan. He planned out the town around the year 1770. Jacob's father, Thomas Morgan, was from Wales. He was a captain in the French and Indian War. Thomas owned a lot of good land in Caernarvon Township.
Jacob Morgan moved to this area around 1765. He built a large stone house that is still standing today. It is located on Hartz Road. People say that George Washington might have stayed there for a night. The house has been fixed up by its owners.
Morgantown's Growth and Changes
For a long time, Morgantown was mostly a farming community. This changed when the Pennsylvania Turnpike was built. Now, Morgantown is much bigger and busier. Many manufacturing companies have moved here.
Some of these companies include Timet, Morgan Corp., and Viwinco Windows. Other parts of the town have grown too, like the roads. In the 1970s, the Morgantown Expressway was built. This road, Interstate 176, connects Morgantown to other major roads. It also links the town to Reading.
Local Schools
Several schools are located in or near Morgantown. Conestoga Christian School and High Point Baptist Academy are in the area. Twin Valley High School is also nearby. Most children from Morgantown attend Twin Valley High School. It overlooks parts of Morgantown.
New Morgan Borough
In 1987, a person named Raymond Carr made plans for a new town called New Morgan. It became its own borough in 1988. A borough is like a small town with its own local government. Today, New Morgan has only a few residents, and the actual town is still being built.
Geography and Climate
Morgantown is located near the Conestoga River. This river flows west and eventually joins the Susquehanna River. Several small streams meet up in Morgantown.
The area has a hot-summer humid continental climate. This means it has warm, humid summers and cold winters. The average temperature in January is about 29.6 degrees Fahrenheit. In July, the average temperature is about 73.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 1,614 | — | |
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Economy and Businesses
Morgantown has had a small public airport. It was called Morgantown Airport and was located east of the town center. This airport has since closed.
Morgantown Center
The Morgantown Center is a special place for events. It is located right next to the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This center is home to "Classic Auto Mall." This is a large business that sells classic cars for their owners.
Hollywood Casino Morgantown
Morgantown is also home to Hollywood Casino Morgantown. This is a smaller type of casino. It is owned by Penn National Gaming. The casino is about 80,000 square feet in size. It has 750 slot machines and 30 table games. It first opened its doors on December 22, 2021.
Education
The schools for the Berks County part of Morgantown are in the Twin Valley School District. Twin Valley Middle School and Twin Valley High School are in Caernarvon Township, Berks County. They have Elverson postal addresses.
For the Lancaster County part of Morgantown, the schools are in the Eastern Lancaster County School District.
Notable Person
The actress Shayna Rose was born in Morgantown.
See also
In Spanish: Morgantown (Pensilvania) para niños
