Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania
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Location in York County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Settled | 1740 |
| Incorporated | 1892 |
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| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 480 |
| • Density | 440.77/sq mi (170.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
17360
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-69360 |
Seven Valleys is a small town, called a borough, located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 480 people lived there. It is part of the larger York–Hanover metropolitan area.
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History of Seven Valleys
The area of Seven Valleys was first settled around 1738. About forty families from Germany, specifically from the Hunsruck Mountains, moved here. They were of the German Lutheran and Reformed faiths.
They arrived in the valley of the Codorus River in the fall of 1738. The beautiful green fields and gentle hills reminded them of their home. They noticed there were seven valleys nearby, so they named the place "Das Siebenthal." This German name means "Seven Valleys."
By 1752, these hardworking farmers had started churches and schools. They kept their German traditions strong. For almost 150 years, they worshipped and taught their children in their German dialect.
In 1838, a railroad came to the area. This allowed the people to trade with other places. Slowly, the English language became more common. By the end of the American Civil War, German was used less and less.
In 1854, iron ore was found in Seven Valleys. This brought a lot of wealth to the town. It led to a very successful period in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
During the Civil War, Seven Valleys was an important stop on the North Central Railroad. Even President Abraham Lincoln's funeral train passed through here on its way to Harrisburg.
On August 23, 1892, Seven Valleys officially became its own independent town, or borough. It joined other small industrial towns in southern York County.
In its busiest times, Seven Valleys was known for making cigars and ice cream. The town had many businesses and services. These included doctors, a funeral home, teachers, general stores, hotels, churches, and even a baseball team. There was also a mill, ice cream plants, a blacksmith shop, cigar factories, and a sewing factory.
It was a major shipping point for cattle going to markets in Baltimore. In 1910, a bank was started. This made Seven Valleys a financial hub for the nearby townships.
The Bridge 5+92, Northern Central Railway is an important historical landmark. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
Geography
Seven Valleys is located at 39°51′22″N 76°46′1″W / 39.85611°N 76.76694°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the borough covers about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Information
Seven Valleys has seen its population change over the years. Here's how many people lived there during different census counts:
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| 1900 | 428 | — | |
| 1910 | 365 | −14.7% | |
| 1920 | 384 | 5.2% | |
| 1930 | 405 | 5.5% | |
| 1940 | 398 | −1.7% | |
| 1950 | 437 | 9.8% | |
| 1960 | 515 | 17.8% | |
| 1970 | 688 | 33.6% | |
| 1980 | 500 | −27.3% | |
| 1990 | 483 | −3.4% | |
| 2000 | 492 | 1.9% | |
| 2010 | 517 | 5.1% | |
| 2020 | 480 | −7.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 478 | −7.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 492 people living in the borough. There were 188 households, and 134 of these were families. About 32.4% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.62 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 26.2% were under 18. About 14.0% were 65 or older. The average age was 36 years.
Education
Students in Seven Valleys attend schools in the Spring Grove Area School District.
Younger students go to New Salem Elementary. Older students attend Spring Grove Area Middle School, Spring Grove Area Intermediate School, and Spring Grove Area High School.
A church in town, Liberty Christian Fellowship Church, used to be the Seven Valleys Elementary school. It taught grades 1-4 until the year 2000.
Images for kids
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The Seven Valleys Post Office.
See also
In Spanish: Seven Valleys (Pensilvania) para niños
