Orrtanna, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Orrtanna, Pennsylvania
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Location in Adams County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Adams |
| Townships | Hamiltonban, Highland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 670 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 183 |
| • Density | 901.48/sq mi (348.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
17353
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-57120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1183049 |
Orrtanna is a small community in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 183 people lived there.
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History of Orrtanna
Orrtanna started in 1885. It grew around a train stop called Orr Station on the Baltimore and Harrisburg Railway.
How Orrtanna Got Its Name
The community was first known as Wortzville. This name came from George Wortz, a local businessman. Later, it was changed to Orr Station, and then to Orr Glen.
In 1892, a post office was going to open. People realized that "Orr Glen" was already a name used by another town in Pennsylvania. So, they changed the name one last time to Orrtanna. This new name honored Isaiah Orr, who owned a lot of land nearby, and a tannery (a place where animal hides are made into leather).
Businesses in Orrtanna
Over the years, many businesses have been part of Orrtanna's story.
- The Orrtanna Canning Company started in 1913. It was founded by John S. Musselman and Ivan Z. Musselman.
- In 1919, some women who peeled apples at the factory stopped working. They wanted better pay, just like workers in other canning factories nearby.
- Knouse Foods Cooperative bought the canning company in 1949.
- The Adams County Winery opened in 1975. It is one of the oldest wineries still working in Pennsylvania.
- Hickory Bridge Farm started in 1977. It's a bed and breakfast, a place where people can stay and enjoy breakfast.
- The local post office closed at the end of 2010.
Geography of Orrtanna
Orrtanna is located in the western part of Adams County. It sits at the eastern base of South Mountain.
Where Orrtanna Is Located
Most of Orrtanna is in the northeastern part of Hamiltonban Township. A small part of it also reaches into the northwestern corner of Highland Township.
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Orrtanna covers about 0.5 square kilometers (or 0.2 square miles). This entire area is land.
People of Orrtanna
Let's look at how many people live in Orrtanna and what the community is like.
Population Changes
- In 2010, there were 173 people living in Orrtanna.
- By 2020, the population grew slightly to 183 people.
Households and Families
In 2010, there were 72 households in Orrtanna. A household means all the people living in one home.
- About 30.6% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
- Many households (61.1%) were married couples living together.
- Some households (13.9%) had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- About 25% of households were non-families, meaning people living together who are not related.
- About 20.8% of all households were just one person living alone.
- About 9.7% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
- On average, there were about 2.40 people in each household.
Age Groups
The people in Orrtanna are spread across different age groups:
- 17.92% were under 18 years old.
- 5.20% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 31.21% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.32% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.34% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Orrtanna was about 42.3 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Orrtanna para niños
