Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania
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Location of Mount Holly Springs in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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 Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cumberland |
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| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
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| • Total | 1,995 |
| • Density | 1,467.99/sq mi (566.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
17065
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| Area code(s) | 717 and 223 |
| FIPS code | 42-51592 |
Mount Holly Springs is a small town, called a borough, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It's about 25 miles north of Gettysburg, a famous historical place. In 2010, about 2,030 people lived there. Mount Holly Springs is part of the larger Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area.
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Exploring Mount Holly Springs' Location
Mount Holly Springs is in the southern part of Cumberland County. It sits at the northern base of the South Mountain range.
Natural Features of the Area
Mountain Creek flows right through the middle of the borough. It comes out of the mountains through a water gap. This gap is a natural opening between Mount Holly to the west and Keller Hill to the east.
Mountain Creek eventually flows into Yellow Breeches Creek. Yellow Breeches Creek then travels east to join the Susquehanna River.
Size and Surroundings
The U.S. Census Bureau states that the borough covers about 1.45 square miles (3.8 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 1.36 square miles (3.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.09 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
Mount Holly Springs is completely surrounded by South Middleton Township. However, it is its own separate town with its own local government.
A Look Back at Mount Holly Springs' Past
Mount Holly Springs was first established in 1815. It was built in a valley of the South Mountain. Long ago, it was a popular place for people to visit because of its mineral springs. Even today, these springs still flow.
Early Industries
From the 1770s to 1855, iron furnaces and forges were very important here. They used the large amounts of iron ore found in the local area. There's a story that the first wrought iron cannon was made in a forge right here by a person named William Denning.
In 1940, the town also had a clothing factory and two paper mills. These businesses provided jobs for many people.
Mount Holly Park
In the early 1900s, Mount Holly Springs was home to a popular summer resort called Mount Holly Park. People would come from all over to enjoy the park. However, the park closed its doors in 1918.
Who Lives in Mount Holly Springs?
The number of people living in Mount Holly Springs has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,256 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,190 | −5.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,328 | 11.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,272 | −4.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,109 | −12.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,140 | 2.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,260 | 10.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,701 | 35.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,840 | 8.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,009 | 9.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,068 | 2.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,925 | −6.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,925 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,030 | 5.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,995 | −1.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,925 people living in the borough. These people lived in 836 households. A household is a group of people living in one home.
Community Makeup
Most of the people in Mount Holly Springs are White. A small number of residents are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people are also of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 31% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. Some households were single parents, usually a mother with no husband present. About 29% of households were individuals living alone.
Age Groups
The population of Mount Holly Springs includes people of all ages. About 24.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 12.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the borough was 36 years old.
Household Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Mount Holly Springs was $40,625 per year. For families, the average income was $48,333 per year. A small percentage of families and individuals lived below the poverty line.
Learning in Mount Holly Springs
Mount Holly Springs is part of the Carlisle Area School District. This means that students living in the borough attend schools within this district. The main high school for students in the area is Carlisle High School.
Places to Visit
- Amelia S. Givin Free Library: This library is a beautiful building. It is built in a special style called Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. Inside, you can find a collection of unique spiral fretwork that was patented by Moses Y. Ransom.
Famous People from Mount Holly Springs
- Sid Bream: He was a professional baseball player. Sid Bream played as a first baseman in Major League Baseball.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Holly Springs para niños
