30-965: Berrysburg is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania , United States. The population was 324 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Harrisburg metropolitan area . Berrysburg was originally called Hellerstown. The present name is for the Berry family of settlers. The Romberger-Stover House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Berrysburg is located in the eastern part of Mifflin Township , in northern Dauphin County at 40°36′9″N 76°48′41″W / 40.60250°N 76.81139°W / 40.60250; -76.81139 (40.602475, -76.811309). Berrysburg as
60-527: A borough (sometimes spelled boro ) is a self-governing municipal entity, equivalent to a town in most jurisdictions, usually smaller than a city , but with a similar population density in its residential areas. Sometimes thought of as "junior cities", boroughs generally have fewer powers and responsibilities than full-fledged cities. All municipalities in Pennsylvania are classified as either cities , boroughs, or townships . The only exception
90-491: A borough is a separate municipality from the township. The Mahantango Mountain lies 2 miles (3 km) to the north. Pennsylvania Routes 25 and 225 intersect in the borough; PA 25 leads east 5 miles (8 km) to Gratz and west 9 miles (14 km) to Millersburg on the Susquehanna River , while PA 225 leads north 3 miles (5 km) to Pillow and south 4 miles (6 km) to Elizabethville . Harrisburg ,
120-490: A combined population of 85,562 at the 2010 census . The first signs of European settlement date to the year 1772, when James McClure established a log cabin in the area. Until the mid-19th century, it was just a small village, known as Bloom Township. Traditionally, Bloomsburg's founding in 1802 has been ascribed to settler Ludwig Eyer, son of Johann Martin Eyer, acting as agent for his brother Johann Adam . For 75 years after
150-472: A female householder with no husband present, and 56.1% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.83. In the town, the population was spread out, with 12.3% under the age of 18, 45.5% from 18 to 24, 18.6% from 25 to 44, 12.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
180-527: A household in the borough was $ 33,281, and the median income for a family was $ 42,250. Males had a median income of $ 29,911 versus $ 25,000 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 17,269. About 5.1% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including none of those under age 18 and 21.4% of those age 65 or over. Borough (Pennsylvania) In the United States Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ,
210-503: A large portion of the hill. According to the United States Census Bureau , Bloomsburg has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12.1 km ), of which 4.4 square miles (11.3 km ) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.9 km ), or 7.22%, is water. In January, the average high temperature is 35 °F (2 °C), while the average low temperature is 19 °F (−7 °C). In July, the average high temperature
240-569: A local plant and a dye plant in Monroe, North Carolina . The closure affected over 200 employees in both locations. In early 2014 Windsor Foods (formerly Del Monte Foods ) closed their doors, affecting more than 160 employees. Company officials cited flooding as a result of Tropical Storm Lee as one of their reasons for the plant closing. Bloomsburg is home to the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble , founded in 1978 to establish
270-441: A related or even the same name. There are 956 boroughs and 56 cities in Pennsylvania. Many home rule municipalities remain classified as boroughs or townships for certain purposes, even if the state's borough and township codes no longer apply to them. Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Bloomsburg is a town and the county seat of Columbia County, Pennsylvania , United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania and
300-465: A resident professional ensemble for the production of quality entertainment and educational programs for the region, and to promote the arts. The Bloomsburg Public Library was founded in 1899 and funded jointly by the taxpayers of Bloomsburg, Scott Township, and Hemlock Township. Bloomsburg is also home to the Bloomsburg Fair (the largest fair in the state of Pennsylvania) which, since 1855,
330-479: A township despite taking the name "Town of McCandless" when adopting a home rule charter in 1975. Bloomsburg's slogan of "The only incorporated town in Pennsylvania" reflects its unique status. The Bloomsburg Historic District and Rupert Covered Bridge No. 56 are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . On October 28, 2015, a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) blimp broke free from Aberdeen Proving Ground and headed north, taking out
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#1732780127120360-476: Is 85 °F (29 °C), while the average low temperature is 62 °F (17 °C). The month with the least precipitation is February, which has 2.37 inches (60 mm) on average. June experiences the most precipitation: 4.5 inches (110 mm) on average. As of the census of 2010, there were 14,855 people residing in the town. The population density was 3,414.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,318.5/km ). There were 5,121 housing units. The racial makeup of
390-448: Is a traditional agricultural fair . The David Stroup Fountain , erected in 1892, is located at Bloomsburg's Market Square. David Stroup was the owner of a local candy shop who left money in his will to the town's water works. The current fountain is a restored version of the original, which was dismantled in 1966 due to its deterioration but was put back together in 1982 by Daniel and Michael McCloskey. The original crane sculpture, which
420-665: Is in the southeast corner of Bloomsburg, along the Susquehanna River. The main highways in Bloomsburg are U.S. Route 11 , Pennsylvania Route 42 (serves the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds ) and Pennsylvania Route 487 . Interstate 80 passes north of the town, with access from Exit 232 (PA 42) to the northwest of town and Exit 236 (PA 487) northeast of town. US 11 leads west 9 miles (14 km) to Danville and east 13 miles (21 km) to Berwick , both on
450-530: Is located 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Wilkes-Barre along the Susquehanna River . It is the only Pennsylvania municipality incorporated as a town. As of the 2010 census , Bloomsburg had a population of 14,855, with an estimated population of 13,811 in 2019. Bloomsburg is one of two principal communities of the Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area , a metropolitan area that covers Columbia and Montour counties, and had
480-523: Is served by the Bloomsburg Area School District , which has about 1,800 students enrolled from the town itself, western, and southeastern suburbs. Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School in Bloomsburg has numerous secondary education trade programs. The Central Columbia School District has approximately 2,100 students and encompasses the eastern and northern suburbs of Bloomsburg. Bloomsburg University , one of
510-417: Is the town of Bloomsburg , recognized by the state government as the only incorporated town in Pennsylvania. Boroughs tend to have more developed business districts and concentrations of public and commercial office buildings, including courthouses. Boroughs are larger, less spacious, and more developed than the relatively rural townships, which often have the greater territory and even surround boroughs of
540-408: The poverty line , including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over. The town of Bloomsburg is administered by a town council of six members and the mayor. As an incorporated town, the mayor can vote along with the council on every motion. This is different from most borough councils, where there are seven council members and the mayor can only vote to break ties. Bloomsburg
570-512: The 14 institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education , had a 2012 enrollment of 10,000 full-time undergraduate and 846 graduate students. Additionally, there are several private religious and non-denominational schools in and around the immediate vicinity of Bloomsburg. The one park in Bloomsburg is the 43-acre (170,000 m ) Town Park, established in 1927. The Norris E. Rock Memorial Swimming Pool and
600-554: The Bloomsburg Skate Park immediately adjoin the park. The town has also purchased the former Streater Farm at the confluence of Fishing Creek and the Susquehanna River , which is being converted into athletic fields, a nature preserve, and a walking path that will be tied in with the existing Columbia-Montour Rails-to-Trails program. On May 31, 2009, Bloomsburg Mills, Inc., after 120 years of weaving and finishing fabrics in Bloomsburg, went out of business, closing both
630-408: The Susquehanna River. PA 42 leads northwest 10 miles (16 km) to Millville and south 22 miles (35 km) to Ashland , while PA 487 leads northeast 17 miles (27 km) to Benton and southwest 15 miles (24 km) to Elysburg . Via Interstate 80 and connecting highways it is 44 miles (71 km) northeast to Wilkes-Barre and 42 miles (68 km) northwest to Williamsport . Harrisburg ,
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#1732780127120660-471: The borough was 99.15% White , 0.56% African American and 0.28% Native American . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28% of the population. There were 144 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who
690-460: The campus's online, student-run newspaper, cover university-related and more traditional world and entertainment news. Several radio stations serve the area, including WHLM , WMMZ , and WCFT-FM . The town is primarily served by Service Electric Cable TV and receives both the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton market television stations and Philadelphia stations. Bloomsburg Municipal Airport
720-570: The discovery of ore in the area, Bloomsburg developed a booming iron industry. Since its incorporation on March 4, 1870, Bloomsburg has held the distinction of being the only town in Pennsylvania . While some home rule municipalities may be styled as towns in their charters, they remain classified as either cities , boroughs , or townships . One particular point of confusion regards McCandless in Allegheny County, which remains
750-490: The state capital and Dauphin County seat, is 30 miles (48 km) to the south. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 0.62 square miles (1.6 km), all land. As of the census of 2000, there were 354 people, 144 households, and 102 families residing in the borough. The population density was 519.5 inhabitants per square mile (200.6/km). There were 152 housing units at an average density of 223.0 per square mile (86.1/km). The racial makeup of
780-399: The town was 89.6% White , 6.2% African American , 0.10% Native American , 1.6% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population. According to the 2000 census There were 4,080 households, out of which 19.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.2% were married couples living together, 9.7% had
810-468: The town's power supply as it went. Bloomsburg is located west of the center of Columbia County, along the north bank of the Susquehanna River and on the east side of Fishing Creek . The southern half of the town occupies level ground along the Susquehanna, while the northern half is occupied by 940-foot-high (290 m) Turkey Hill . The campus of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania occupies
840-408: Was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.7 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 24,868, and the median income for a family was $ 39,806. Males had a median income of $ 29,940 versus $ 19,961 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 12,819. About 10.5% of families and 31.2% of the population were below
870-451: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.83. In the borough the population was spread out, with 19.5% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males. The median income for
900-555: Was at the top of the fountain, was lost in storage until 2005, when it was cleaned, repaired, and replaced on the fountain. The Children's Museum is at 2 West Seventh Street. Bloomsburg is home to one daily newspaper, the Press Enterprise . Bloomsburg has two online news sites: The Bloomsburg News covering all of Bloomsburg activities, and BloomUtoday.com covering Bloomsburg University as well as local news. The Voice , Bloomsburg University's student newspaper and BUnow,
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