Mount Morris, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Mount Morris, Pennsylvania
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 Mount Morris, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Mount Morris, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.67 sq mi (6.91 km2) |
| • Land | 2.66 sq mi (6.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 645 |
| • Density | 242.48/sq mi (93.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15349
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-42059 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1181752 |
Mount Morris is a small community in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. Mount Morris is located in Perry Township. It is also very close to I-79. In 2020, about 645 people lived there.
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Where is Mount Morris Located?
Mount Morris is found at coordinates 39°43′59″N 80°04′04″W / 39.733135°N 80.067842°W. It sits right next to Interstate 79. This highway is a major road that runs near the border with West Virginia. The community is about 938 feet (286 meters) above sea level. The total area of Mount Morris is about 2.67 square miles (6.91 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area is water.
Who Lives in Mount Morris?
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| 2020 | 645 | — | |
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The population of Mount Morris was 645 people in 2020. This number comes from the official U.S. Census.
Fun Places to Visit
One exciting place near Mount Morris is High Point Raceway. This is a special track for motocross races. Motocross is a type of off-road motorcycle racing. The raceway is about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Mount Morris. It hosts big races in the AMA Motocross Championships series. One of the most famous events is the High Point Nationals. This race happens every year on Father's Day weekend. The area is also known for having old Native American trails.
Famous People from Mount Morris
- Joseph Benton Donley (1838–1917) was a U.S. congressman. This means he was elected to represent his area in the United States government.
- Levi Morris (1783-1842) is the person the town is named after.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Morris (Pensilvania) para niños
