Parkesburg, Pennsylvania Facts for Kids

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Borough
Amtrak station
Location in Chester County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
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Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Chester
Area
• Total	1.27 sq mi (3.30 km²)
• Land	1.27 sq mi (3.29 km²)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation	528 ft (161 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	3,862
• Density	3,043.34/sq mi (1,174.78/km²)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code	19365
Area code(s)	610

Parkesburg is a small town, also called a borough, located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,866 people lived here. It has its own special ZIP code, which is 19365.

History of Parkesburg
Geography of Parkesburg
Population and People
Transportation in Parkesburg
Education in Parkesburg
Notable People from Parkesburg
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History of Parkesburg

The story of Parkesburg began around 1734 with a building called the Fountain Inn. This inn was a popular place where travelers could stop and rest. Around 1836, the inn changed its purpose and became Parkesburg's very first post office.

In 1872, the state of Pennsylvania officially allowed Parkesburg to become a borough. A borough is like a small, self-governing town. The town was named after a well-known politician named John G. Parke. Today, the old Fountain Inn building is a private home.

Two important buildings in Parkesburg are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Parkesburg National Bank and the Parkesburg School.

Geography of Parkesburg

Parkesburg is located at 39°57′33″N 75°55′14″W / 39.95917°N 75.92056°W / 39.95917; -75.92056. This helps us find its exact spot on a map.

The United States Census Bureau says that the borough covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.

Population and People

Parkesburg has grown over the years. Here is how its population has changed:

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1870	1,151	—
1880	1,502	30.5%
1890	1,514	0.8%
1900	1,788	18.1%
1910	2,522	41.1%
1920	2,543	0.8%
1930	2,288	−10.0%
1940	2,288	0.0%
1950	2,611	14.1%
1960	2,759	5.7%
1970	2,701	−2.1%
1980	2,578	−4.6%
1990	2,981	15.6%
2000	3,373	13.1%
2010	3,593	6.5%
2020	3,866	7.6%
2021 (est.)	3,887	8.2%

In 2020, most people living in Parkesburg were non-Hispanic White (71.6%). About 8.3% were Black or African American. Around 9.5% of the people were of two or more races. Also, 9.8% of the population had Hispanic or Latino family backgrounds.

In 2010, the population was 81.1% non-Hispanic White. About 9.0% were Black or African American. Around 7.5% of the people had Hispanic or Latino family backgrounds.

Transportation in Parkesburg

PA 10 northbound in Parkesburg

As of 2022, Parkesburg has over 15 miles (24 kilometers) of public roads. Some of these roads are kept up by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). PennDOT is the state agency that manages roads. The rest of the roads are maintained by the borough itself.

Two main highways pass through Parkesburg. Pennsylvania Route 10 (PA 10) runs through the eastern part of town. Pennsylvania Route 372 (PA 372) goes through the center of town.

Parkesburg also has a train station. It is served by the Amtrak Keystone Service train line. The Parkesburg station is located at 501 Maple Street.