Port Trevorton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Port Trevorton
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Snyder |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.39 sq mi (8.78 km2) |
| • Land | 3.38 sq mi (8.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
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| • Total | 734 |
| • Density | 217.10/sq mi (83.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
17864
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| Area code(s) | 570 and 272 |
| FIPS code | 42-62312 |
Port Trevorton is a small community in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is a specific area that the government counts for population.
In 2020, about 734 people lived in Port Trevorton. It is located in the beautiful state of Pennsylvania.
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Where is Port Trevorton?
Port Trevorton is located at 40°41′11″N 76°53′13″W / 40.68639°N 76.88694°W. This is in Snyder County, Pennsylvania.
The community covers a total area of about 8.78 square kilometers (3.39 square miles). Almost all of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 734 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 451 people living in Port Trevorton. By 2020, the population had grown to 734 people.
Most people living in Port Trevorton are White. A very small number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian.
A Look at Port Trevorton's Past
The name "Port Trevorton" tells us about its history. It was once an important port for shipping coal. This happened during the time of the Pennsylvania Canal.
Coal and Canals
Coal came from mines in the Zerbe Valley, near a town called Trevorton. It was brought to Port Trevorton using the Trevorton and Susquehanna Railroad. This railroad was finished in 1855.
The railroad crossed the Susquehanna River on a very long bridge. This bridge connected Herndon to Port Trevorton.
The Canal Basin
A special area called a "canal basin" was built in Port Trevorton. This basin was used to load coal from the train cars onto canal boats.
Changes Over Time
However, a new way to transport coal was built. This new route went through Shamokin. Because of this, the long bridge was taken down in 1870.
As the canals became less important, so did the town of Port Trevorton. Its role as a busy coal port changed.
See also
In Spanish: Port Trevorton para niños
