Philipsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
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200 block of Presqueisle Street, Philipsburg
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Location of Philipsburg in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
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Map showing Centre County in Pennsylvania.
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 Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Centre |
| Settled | 1797 |
| Incorporated (borough) | 1864 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,437 ft (438 m) |
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| • Total | 2,789 |
| • Density | 3,198.39/sq mi (1,235.43/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| Zip Code |
16866
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-60008 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215059 |
Philipsburg is a small town, called a borough, in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It is located at 40°53′42″N 78°13′09″W / 40.89500°N 78.21917°W. In 2020, about 2,789 people lived there. Philipsburg is part of the larger State College, Pennsylvania area.
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About Philipsburg's Location
Philipsburg covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Important roads like U.S. Route 322 and Pennsylvania Routes 53, 350, and 504 pass through the borough.
Philipsburg's History
Early Inhabitants
The first people to live in the Philipsburg area were Paleo-Indians. They arrived thousands of years ago, near the end of the last Ice Age. These early people were nomads, meaning they moved from place to place. They lived by hunting animals and gathering plants.
Later, the Seneca people settled here. They built villages, started farms, and created trails. The Moshannon Creek, which flows near Philipsburg, gets its name from a Seneca word. "Mos’hanna’unk" means "elk river place." A small group of Seneca people lived in the area until the Cornplanter Tract was created. This was the only native reservation in Pennsylvania. It was later removed when the Kinzua Dam was built.
How Philipsburg Began
Between 1795 and 1796, a man named Henry Philips bought a large piece of land. This land covered parts of Centre, Clearfield, and Cambria County. He offered land to the first twelve families who wanted to settle east of the Moshannon Creek.
In 1812, the very first screw mill in the United States was built in Philipsburg. The village officially became a borough on November 29, 1864.
Flooding Events
Philipsburg has experienced several floods. In 1936, the Cold Stream Dam broke, causing a lot of downtown Philipsburg to flood. The borough also saw floods in 2018 and 2021.
Important Historical Places
Philipsburg has many interesting historical sites that have been restored. These include:
- The Rowland Theater on Front Street.
- The Union Church and Burial Ground, also known as the "Mud" Church, on Presqueisle Street.
- The Simler House on North Second Street.
- The Hardman Philips House, near Ninth Street, which is believed to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad.
- The Rowland Mansion on South Centre Street, which was once the home of U.S. Congressman Charles Hedding Rowland.
The main shopping area in Philipsburg has also been updated. A $1 million project helped to make the downtown area look new and inviting. The Philipsburg Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. This means it is recognized as an important historical area.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,086 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,779 | 63.8% | |
| 1890 | 3,245 | 82.4% | |
| 1900 | 3,266 | 0.6% | |
| 1910 | 3,585 | 9.8% | |
| 1920 | 3,900 | 8.8% | |
| 1930 | 3,600 | −7.7% | |
| 1940 | 3,963 | 10.1% | |
| 1950 | 3,988 | 0.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,872 | −2.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,700 | −4.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,533 | −4.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,048 | −13.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,056 | 0.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,770 | −9.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,789 | 0.7% | |
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In 2010, Philipsburg had 2,770 people living there. There were 1,317 households. About 23.2% of these households had children under 18. The average household had 2.10 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 19.3% of the people were under 18. About 20.5% were 65 or older. The average age was 42 years old.
Schools in Philipsburg
The Philipsburg-Osceola School District serves Philipsburg and the nearby area of Osceola Mills. The schools include:
- Philipsburg Elementary
- Philipsburg-Osceola Area Middle School
- Philipsburg-Osceola Area Senior High School
- Osceola Mills Elementary
Famous People from Philipsburg
Many notable people have come from Philipsburg, including:
- Matt Adams: A professional baseball player who won the 2019 World Series with the Washington Nationals. He also played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves.
- Tim Bainey Jr.: A racing driver.
- Michael L. Hess: A doctor who specializes in heart health.
- Jon Condo: A professional football player for the Oakland Raiders.
- Ty Tyson: A sportscaster, known for his work with the Detroit Tigers.
- David Wilkerson: A minister who founded Teen Challenge.
See also
In Spanish: Philipsburg (Pensilvania) para niños
