Wellsville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Wellsville, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Borough Hall
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Location in York County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 Wellsville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Wellsville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York |
| Settled | 1737 |
| Incorporated | 1892 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 299  |
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298 |
| • Density | 1,763.89/sq mi (682.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
17365
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| Area code(s) | 717 |
| FIPS code | 42-82200 |
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Wellsville Historic District
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| Location | Pennsylvania Route 74 in Wellsville |
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| Area | 24 acres (9.7 ha) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Gothic, Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 77001205 |
| Added to NRHP | December 6, 1977 |
Wellsville is a small town, called a borough, located in York County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 299 people lived there. It's part of the larger York–Hanover area.
Wellsville's History
The town of Wellsville looks a lot like it did in the 1800s! Many of its buildings have stayed the same. You can still see old brick sidewalks. The houses are built in styles like Gothic Revival and Greek Revival. These are types of architecture that were popular a long time ago.
Because so much of the town is well-preserved, almost all of Wellsville was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. This means it's a special area recognized for its history. The "Wellsville Historic District" includes 48 important buildings.
- One building is an 1850s Methodist church.
- There are also several old shops from the 1800s.
- The Wellsville House, built in the 1870s, has been many things. It was once a factory, then a museum, and even a restaurant!
Where is Wellsville?
Wellsville is located in Pennsylvania. It has a total area of about 0.1 square miles (0.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the borough's borders.
People of Wellsville
In 2000, there were 279 people living in Wellsville. These people lived in 118 households, and 78 of those were families. The population density was about 2,004 people per square mile.
Most people in Wellsville were White (about 97%). A smaller number were African American or Asian.
In the households:
- About 34.7% had children under 18 living with them.
- 52.5% were married couples.
- 8.5% were single mothers.
The average household had 2.36 people. The average family had 2.85 people.
The age of people in Wellsville varied:
- 22.6% were under 18 years old.
- 31.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 16.8% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Wellsville was 40 years.
The median income for a household in 2000 was $43,750. For families, it was $51,667. This means half the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. About 9% of the people in Wellsville lived below the poverty line. This included 12.2% of children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Wellsville (Pensilvania) para niños
