Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Pine Grove, Pennsylvania
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Pine Grove Theatre, which opened in Pine Grove in 1910 and closed in 2019
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Location of Pine Grove in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
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 Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Schuylkill | |
| Settled | 1830 | |
| Incorporated | 1832 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.76 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.76 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,049 | |
| • Density | 1,923.94/sq mi (743.10/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
17963
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| Area code(s) | 570 | |
| FIPS code | 42-60456 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215563 | |
Pine Grove is a small town, also called a borough, in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA. In 2020, about 2,054 people lived here. The local school district, Pine Grove Area School District, serves students from Pine Grove and nearby areas.
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History of Pine Grove
Pine Grove became an official town in 1832. But people from Europe, especially German families, had settled in the area much earlier. Records show there was a Lutheran church here as early as 1782.
Historic Buildings and Sites
A special old building called Nutting Hall was built between 1823 and 1825. Both Nutting Hall and the area around it, known as the Pine Grove Historic District, are important places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected because of their history.
The Pine Grove Theatre, which is also part of the historic district, opened in 1910. It had 335 seats and was a popular spot for movies and shows for many years.
Geography and Nature
Swatara Creek, a stream that flows into the Susquehanna River, runs right through Pine Grove. This creek has played an important role in the town's history.
The Union Canal Branch
From 1830 to 1862, a special branch of the Union Canal connected Swatara Creek at Pine Grove to another place called Union Water Works. This canal branch was about 22 miles long. It was used to transport anthracite coal and supply water. Sadly, the canal branch was destroyed in 1862 when the Swatara Creek flooded.
Today, parts of Swatara State Park are located along the Swatara Creek within Pine Grove. This park offers beautiful natural areas to explore.
People of Pine Grove
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 646 | — | |
| 1870 | 845 | — | |
| 1880 | 957 | 13.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,103 | 15.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,084 | −1.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,352 | 24.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,778 | 31.5% | |
| 1930 | 2,257 | 26.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,239 | −0.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,237 | −0.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,267 | 1.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,197 | −3.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,244 | 2.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,118 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,154 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,186 | 1.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,054 | −6.0% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,057 | −5.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,154 people living in Pine Grove. Most people were White (98.75%). A small number of people were African American (0.14%), Asian (0.51%), or from other backgrounds. About 0.05% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Pine Grove in 2000 was 39 years old. About 21.9% of the people were under 18. About 19.1% were 65 or older.
Education in Pine Grove
The main school system for the area is the Pine Grove Area School District. It provides education for students living in Pine Grove and the surrounding townships.
Famous People from Pine Grove
- Susan Manbeck Corbett: She was the wife of former Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett. This made her the first lady of Pennsylvania.
- David Horst: A professional soccer player who played for teams like Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.
- Conrad Richter: A well-known novelist.
- Richard "Dick" Wheeler: An author and historian.
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Location of Pine Grove in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
See also
In Spanish: Pine Grove (Pensilvania) para niños
