Starrucca, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Starrucca, Pennsylvania
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| Borough of Starrucca | |
The Starrucca Post Office.
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Wayne Borough, Starucca (both historical)
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Location in Wayne County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Starrucca, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Starrucca, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| US Congressional District | PA-8 |
| State Senatorial District | 20 |
| State House of Representatives District | 111 |
| County | Wayne |
| School District | Susquehanna Community Region III |
| Settled | c. 1800 |
| Incorporated as "Wayne Borough" | 1853 |
| Renamed "Starucca Borough" | April 10, 1873 |
| Named for | Starrucca Creek |
| Government | |
| • Type | Weak mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.98 sq mi (23.27 km2) |
| • Land | 8.91 sq mi (23.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 173 |
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165 |
| • Density | 18.51/sq mi (7.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight (EDT)) |
| ZIP code | |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1188422 (Place) 1215688 (Borough) |
| FIPS code | 42-73784 |
| Waterways | Mach Pond, Shadigee Creek, Starrucca Creek |
Starrucca (pronounced STRUK-uh) is a small town, also called a borough, in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, USA. In 2020, about 169 people lived there. It's known for its quiet, natural surroundings.
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History of Starrucca
How Starrucca Got Its Name
The name Starrucca has a few interesting stories. Some say it was named after the founder's horse. He rode this horse while exploring the land. Others believe the name comes from a Native American language. It might mean "where waters meet." Another idea is that it means "where dreams go to die." This comes from an older term related to a "dying star."
The Stone Arch Bridge
Starrucca was once home to a famous Stone Arch Bridge. This bridge crossed Starrucca Creek. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Sadly, the bridge was later taken down. It was removed from the list in 1986 after being demolished.
Historic Houses and Their Stories
The Major Elisha Strong House
In 2003, Dennis and Donna Corrigan won an award. The Wayne County Historical Society honored them. They restored the Major Elisha Strong House in Starrucca. Major Elisha Strong was born in 1818. He was a military major from New York. In 1852, he received a large piece of land in Pennsylvania. This land included a house built around 1800. The house was later made bigger.
Strong started a business with Guernsey Osborne. They ran the Starrucca Tannery. A tannery is a place where animal hides are made into leather. In 1862, Strong moved his family to Starrucca. He also started raising cattle and producing lumber. By 1872, he owned most of the town's land and buildings. After he passed away in 1895, his wife, Estelle Strong, owned the house until 1921.
The Barnes House
The Barnes House is another historic home. It is located on Depot Hill in Starrucca. Homer Spencer built this large wooden house in 1888. Soon after, he built a three-story grist mill. A grist mill grinds grain into flour.
In 1899, Miles Kenyon and Arthur Laribee bought the property. They took over the mill. In 1910, Stephen Decatur Barnes and his wife, Hattie, bought the mill and house. Barnes added to the mill. He also improved the nearby dam. He ran the water-powered mill until 1940. A new power source was then installed. The mill stopped working in 1986. William and Valerie Tilton bought it in 1994.
Geography
Starrucca is located at 41°53′58″N 75°27′40″W / 41.89944°N 75.46111°W. This is its exact spot on a map.
The town covers about 8.985 square miles (23.27 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 8.915 square miles (23.09 square kilometers) is land. A small part, 0.070 square miles (0.18 square kilometers), is water. This means about 0.77% of Starrucca is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 400 | — | |
| 1870 | 476 | 19.0% | |
| 1880 | 535 | 12.4% | |
| 1890 | 431 | −19.4% | |
| 1900 | 404 | −6.3% | |
| 1910 | 381 | −5.7% | |
| 1920 | 397 | 4.2% | |
| 1930 | 351 | −11.6% | |
| 1940 | 340 | −3.1% | |
| 1950 | 326 | −4.1% | |
| 1960 | 330 | 1.2% | |
| 1970 | 292 | −11.5% | |
| 1980 | 216 | −26.0% | |
| 1990 | 199 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 216 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 173 | −19.9% | |
| 2020 | 169 | −2.3% | |
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Population Numbers
In 2010, Starrucca had 173 people. There were 75 households and 52 families. The town had about 19.4 people per square mile. There were 126 houses.
Who Lives in Starrucca?
Most people in Starrucca are White (96.0%). A small number are African American (1.7%). There are also people of Asian (0.6%) and other backgrounds. About 4.0% of the people are Hispanic or Latino.
Most households (69.3%) are families. Almost all families (96.0%) are headed by a married couple. About 20.0% of households have children under 18. Some households are led by a single parent. About 30.7% of households are not families. This means they are individuals living alone or with non-family members.
The average household has 2.31 people. The average family has 2.69 people.
Age and Income
The ages of people in Starrucca vary. About 20.2% are under 18. About 38.7% are between 45 and 64 years old. About 18.5% are 65 or older. The average age in Starrucca is 49.3 years.
In 2013, the average income for a household was $47,500. For families, it was $67,500. The average income per person was $24,535.
Ancestry
People in Starrucca come from many different backgrounds. In 2013, the largest groups were:
- Germans (28.8%)
- English (19.9%)
- Poles (10.5%)
- Irish (9.9%)
- Dutch (6.8%)
About 2.6% of people reported American ancestry.
Education
Students in Starrucca attend schools in the Susquehanna Community School District.
Gallery
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Starrucca historical marker near the borough's eastern border on Shadigee Creek Road
See also
In Spanish: Starrucca para niños
