West Fairview, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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West Fairview, Pennsylvania
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State Street & Enola Road, West Fairview
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 West Fairview, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
West Fairview, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cumberland |
| Township | East Pennsboro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 360 ft (110 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,138 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
17025 (Enola)
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| Area code(s) | 717 and 223 |
| FIPS code | 42-82920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1191019 |
West Fairview is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It used to be a special kind of town called a borough. Now, it's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population, but it's part of a larger township.
West Fairview is located where the Susquehanna River and the Conodoguinet Creek meet. It is in East Pennsboro Township, which is part of Cumberland County. In 2020, about 1,138 people lived there.
Where is West Fairview Located?
West Fairview is on the eastern side of Cumberland County. It sits right on the west shore of the Susquehanna River. Across the river, you can see Harrisburg, which is the capital city of Pennsylvania.
The community is on a hilly piece of land. The Susquehanna River is to its east. The Conodoguinet Creek runs along its south and west sides. Major roads like U.S. Route 11 and U.S. Route 15 pass through West Fairview. Route 944 also ends here.
The United States Census Bureau says West Fairview covers about 0.87 square kilometers (0.34 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
History of West Fairview
West Fairview is the oldest village in East Pennsboro Township. Its story began in 1802 when Abraham Neidigh bought the land as a farm. By 1815, he divided his land into smaller pieces. He then sold these pieces to people who wanted to build homes, creating a town he called Fairview.
In 1830, some businessmen from Harrisburg bought 25 acres of land. They planned to build a mill on the Conodoguinet Creek. Around 1842, the town's name was changed to West Fairview.
In 1998, West Fairview joined with East Pennsboro Township. This idea was led by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard A. Portzline and other citizens. They wanted to make local government services better and more efficient. This merger has become an example for other communities in Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: West Fairview para niños
