Blossburg is a borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania , United States. The population was 1,533 at the 2020 census.
57-720: In 1792, a party of immigrants who were building the Williamson Road from Williamsport , in Lycoming County , to Painted Post in New York , under the leadership of Robert and Benjamin Patterson, discovered coal within the present town limits of Blossburg. When the group reached the Tioga River , they established a supply camp at its banks. In 1801, Aaron Bloss moved to Tioga County . In 1802, he settled at
114-701: A gift of Peter Herdic with bells given by judge J. W. Maynard. The following year, the Williamsport Hospital opened its first facility April 1 at Elmira and Edwin Streets. In 1881, a state law ended racial segregation in Pennsylvania schools. By 1948, all schools in this area were integrated. In 1895, Harry Houdini appeared in one of his earliest performances, at the Old Fair Grounds with The Welch Brothers Circus . Williamsport
171-553: A high of 45,729 but since the Great Depression it has declined by approximately 40 percent to 27,754 in 2020. As county seat, Williamsport has the county courthouse, county prison, sheriff's office headquarters and federal courthouse, all downtown. It is also home to two institutions of higher learning, the Pennsylvania College of Technology , also known as Penn College, and Lycoming College . Williamsport
228-478: A time. Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as
285-482: A whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare
342-415: Is Williamsport's public library. The library has a staff of nearly 50 full and part-time employees, and offers volunteer opportunities for youth and adults. With a collection of nearly 150,000 units it offers books, DVDs, CDs, and other resources, while the library offers wireless Internet access, local history archives, and premium online reference resources. As the headquarters for the county library system,
399-757: Is noted for the Lycoming aircraft engines which is a division of Avco Corporation and a subsidiary of Textron . Brodart , a library supplies company, is also based in Williamsport. Overhead Garage Door is also located in Newberry. Bethlehem Wire Rope, a 46-acre (190,000 m ) manufacturing complex in Williamsport, with over 620,000 square feet (58,000 m ) under roof, is the single largest wire rope manufacturing facility in North America. Recently, interest has grown in extracting natural gas in
456-427: Is offered by River Valley Transit . Williamsport is served by several major highways, including Interstate 180 , U.S. Route 15 , and U.S. Route 220 . I-180 and US 220 run together northeast/southwest through Williamsport, and US 15 joins (in the opposite direction ) for two miles. Once completed, Interstate 99 will enter Williamsport from the southwest on US 220 and continue north on US 15, joining only one at
513-756: Is the birthplace of Little League Baseball . South Williamsport , a town across the West Branch Susquehanna River , is the headquarters of Little League Baseball and annually hosts the Little League World Series in late summer. Other points of interest include the Hiawatha riverboat , Millionaires' Row , Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum , the Community Arts Center , the Genetti Hotel ,
570-681: Is the coldest month with an average mean temperature of 26.8 °F (−2.9 °C), with temperatures on average dropping to or below 0 °F (−18 °C) on 2.8 days and staying at or below freezing on 29 days per year. Snowfall averages 36.0 inches (91 cm) per season. The snowiest month on record was 40.1 inches (102 cm) in January 1987, while winter snowfall amounts have ranged from 85.9 in (218 cm) in 1995–96 to 7.0 in (18 cm) in 1988–89. Summers are typically very warm and humid with temperatures exceeding 90 °F (32 °C) on 15 days per year on average;
627-420: Is the cultural, financial, and commercial center of North Central Pennsylvania. It is 131 miles (211 km) from Philadelphia , 166 miles (267 km) from Pittsburgh and 85 miles (137 km) from Harrisburg . It is known for its sports, arts scene and food. Williamsport was settled by Americans in the late 18th century, and began to prosper due to its lumber industry. In 1930, the city's population reached
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#1732800942112684-630: The National Register of Historic Places . Neighborhoods of Williamsport include: According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 9.5 square miles (25 km ), of which 8.9 square miles (23 km ) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km ) (6.92%) is water. Under the Köppen climate classification , Williamsport falls within either a hot-summer humid continental climate ( Dfa ) if
741-581: The Treaty of Fort Stanwix , the British purchased the land that became Lycoming County from the Iroquois Nation who controlled the lands. In March 1796 the first house was built in Williamsport. James Russell built his inn on what is now the northeastern corner of East Third and Mulberry Streets in downtown. On April 13, 1795 Lycoming County was formed from Northumberland County. It encompassed all
798-492: The census of 2000, there were 1,480 people, 647 households, and 390 families residing in the borough. The population density was 311.8 inhabitants per square mile (120.4/km). There were 694 housing units at an average density of 146.2 per square mile (56.4/km). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.05% White , 0.27% African American , 0.14% Native American , 0.07% Asian , 0.14% from other races , and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of
855-617: The county seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania , United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 27,754. It is the principal city of the Williamsport Metropolitan Statistical Area , which has a population of about 114,000. Williamsport is the larger principal city of the Williamsport- Lock Haven Combined Statistical Area, which includes Lycoming and Clinton counties. The city
912-562: The 0 °C (32 °F) isotherm is used or a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ) if the −3 °C (27 °F) isotherm is used. Williamsport has four distinct seasons, and lies in USDA hardiness zone 6b, with areas away from the West Branch Susquehanna River falling in zone 6a. Winters are cold and comparatively dry but typically bring a mix of rain, sleet, and snow with occasional heavy snowfall and icing. January
969-736: The 30 years before the Civil War (1860–1865) included routes from states in the South, which supported slavery, to "free" states in the North and Canada. From 1830 until 1865, the underground railroad, a system of safe houses and routes for slaves escaping to freedom, operated in Lycoming County; many local abolitionists, including Daniel Hughes, served as conductors and agents. Based on the oral history of Mamie Sweeting Diggs (1933–2011), fourth generation descent and great-granddaughter, Hughes,
1026-510: The Brown Library serves almost 87,000 patrons, some years circulating upwards of 550,000 books both in-house and through its traveling Storymobile. The James V. Brown offers preschool and early learning opportunities, as well as programs for teens and adults. The library, led by local retired physician Dr. William R. Somers, constructed a children's wing in 2009 to target educational and social resources to young people from birth through
1083-575: The Bureau of Library Development funds the statewide online resource "Ask Here PA", a free chat service that provides Williamsport and other Pennsylvania library patrons with access to 24/7 reference support. Lycoming College 's Snowden Library and the Pennsylvania College of Technology's Madigan Library are also located in Williamsport. UPMC Susquehanna is a six hospital integrated health system including: UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport
1140-478: The Hello, Al flood because Al Glaes, operating a short-wave radio station from his home on High Street, kept the city in touch with the rest of the world after the flood disrupted electricity and telephone service. On June 6, 1939 the first Little League Baseball game was played on a sandlot outside Bowman Field in Williamsport. Carl Stotz conceived the idea of a Little League, and he and Bert and George Bebble managed
1197-630: The Painted Post area. Around the same time, a lower vein was opened on Bear Run by Aaron Bloss. This vein is known as the Bloss Vein; it also was used to satisfy local demands. The first efforts to market and ship coal out of this area were on a small scale, due to the poor road conditions and the poor navigability of the Tioga River. In 1817, a coalition of Bloss and the other miners asked the legislature for funds to improve these routes. In
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#17328009421121254-711: The Susquehanna Riverwalk, and The Gallery at Penn College. Williamsport is located 129.2 miles (207.9 km) northwest of Allentown and 86.3 miles (138.9 km) north of Harrisburg . In 1763, the Battle of Muncy Hills took place during the French and Indian War . It was a clash between the Native Americans and colonists seeking homestead sites in Native American territory. In 1768, at
1311-536: The Twin Tiers. For more than 150 years, coal has played a vital role in the development of Blossburg. Today many of the existing mines are dormant. But Ward Manufacturing is a descendant of the Blossburg coal mining industry and is the largest business operating in the Blossburg area. On June 23, 1967, Mohawk Airlines Flight 40 crashed outside of Blossburg with the loss of all 34 passengers and crew. Flight 40
1368-520: The Williamsport Area Community College, and later became Pennsylvania College of Technology . Williamsport is located at 41°14′40″N 77°1′7″W / 41.24444°N 77.01861°W / 41.24444; -77.01861 (41.244428, −77.018738), and is bordered by the West Branch Susquehanna River to the south (with Armstrong Township , South Williamsport , Duboistown and Susquehanna Township south of
1425-560: The Williamsport area. Williamsport has become a key area in the Marcellus Shale drilling. Lonza Group , a Swiss biotechnology and pharmaceutical company, has a large manufacturing site on the western fringes of the city, where a number of specialty chemicals are made that go into a wide array of oilfield, nutritional, personal care, and industrial applications. The Williamsport Downtown Gateway Revitalization Project began in 2004 in order to attract more people (both citizens of
1482-630: The Williamsport community and visitors) to the downtown Williamsport area. The construction on the Carl E. Stotz Memorial Little League Bridge , the first of many projects, began in June 2004 and was completed in 2008. Williamsport is the home of Lycoming College and Pennsylvania College of Technology, and The Commonwealth Medical College . There is also a continuing education center of Pennsylvania State University located in Williamsport. Williamsport Area School District consists of: Stevens Primary School
1539-479: The annual count has been as high as 42 days in 1988, while only 1907 and 1979 did not reach that mark. July is the warmest month with an average mean temperature of 72.7 °F (23 °C). The all-time record high temperature in Williamsport of 106 °F (41 °C) was established on July 9, 1936, which occurred during the Dust Bowl , and the all-time record low temperature of −20 °F (−29 °C)
1596-505: The area known as "Peter’s Camp". He is considered the first settler of Blossburg. Sometime between 1818 and 1820, Bloss made the first attempt to found a town, changing the name of Peter's Camp to Blossburg. Blossburg was finally recognized and incorporated a borough in August 1871. Shortly after 1810, David Clemens made the first effort to mine and market coal from this area. Clemens opened a mine on Bear Run between 1812 and 1815, serving only
1653-407: The average family size was 2.88. In the borough the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males. The median income for a household in the borough
1710-403: The average family size was 2.97. In the city the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 18.0% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males. The median income for a household in the city
1767-561: The caves behind their home on Freedom Road. They fed them, nursed the sick back to health and delivered them safely to the next "station", The Apker House in Trout Run. The Apker House was the home of Robert Fairies, abolitionist and president of the Williamsport-Elmira Railroad. The railroad ran through his property where escaped slaves were hidden in the barn and house and then loaded into railway baggage cars for
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1824-511: The census of 2000, there were 30,706 people, 12,219 households, and 6,732 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,456.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,334.5/km ). There were 13,524 housing units at an average density of 1,522.3 per square mile (587.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 84.1% White , 12.7% Black , 0.4% Native American , 0.6% Asian , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 0.5% from other races , and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of
1881-413: The first Lycoming County Courthouse. In 1798 the first brick house in Williamsport was erected on Front Street, between Market and Mulberry, by Andrew Tulloh, a lawyer. The bricks were made on the banks of Grafius Run where that stream crossed Hepburn Street. In 1799, a post office opened at the corner of Third and State Streets in what is now downtown, and the following year, a jail was constructed at
1938-672: The first three teams. In 1941 the U.S. entered World War II after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Williamsport native Joe Lockard, stationed on Oahu, gave warning of the impending attack based on radar readings. His readings were dismissed as American B17 bombers coming in from the mainland. Also in 1941 the Williamsport School Board created the Williamsport Technical Institute for high school and post-high school students. It grew into
1995-607: The historical range is 70.26 in (1,785 mm) in 2011 to 27.68 in (703 mm) in 1930. Williamsport is the larger principal city of the Williamsport-Lock Haven, PA Combined Statistical Area , which includes the Williamsport metropolitan area (Lycoming County) and the Lock Haven micropolitan area ( Clinton County ) and had a combined population of 157,958 at the 2000 census . As of
2052-497: The lands of Northumberland County situated west of Muncy Hills and was a domain of 12,500 square miles (32,000 km ), comprising most of north central Pennsylvania. In 1796 the first recorded childbirth in Williamsport was James Russell, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Russell and grandson of James Russell of the Russell Inn, and the first school was built as a one-room log addition to the building that would eventually become
2109-501: The mayor is given almost total administrative authority and a clear, wide range of political independence with the power to appoint and dismiss department heads without council approval and little need for public input. The mayor is Derek Slaughter. Williamsport is located in Pennsylvania's 23rd senatorial District , Pennsylvania's 83rd House District , and Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district . Williamsport Bureau of Fire
2166-425: The meantime, Blossburg coal was being shipped to Painted Post, Elmira , and Corning in western New York. More important than the local runs, Blossburg coal was being shipped to the state capital at Albany . The legislature passed bills to support the construction of railroads and improve canal navigation in order to support the transport of coal. Blossburg coal was also shipped to Philadelphia , where it attracted
2223-526: The northeast corner of William and Third Streets. The post office was later converted to a saloon . In 1801, the town's first store was opened by William Winter on Third Street. In 1831 Jacob L. Mussina established the Repasz Band , the oldest brass band in America still in existence. On Oct. 15 1834 The West Branch Canal opened and the first boat to pass through the canal en route to Jersey Shore
2280-513: The notice of enterprising businessmen. In 1826, Judge John H. Knapp erected an iron ore smelting works within the borough limits of Blossburg. Knapp also opened coal mines on Coal Run and ore mines on "Barney Hill". In July 1840, the railroad was constructed through Covington from Corning, and was opened for locomotives to Blossburg in September. This railroad allowed the mines to be tapped and for their coal to be easily distributed through
2337-408: The population. There were 12,219 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.9% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.9% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and
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2394-406: The population. There were 647 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and
2451-438: The river), Loyalsock Township to the east and north, Old Lycoming Township to the north and Woodward Township to the west. As the crow flies, Lycoming County is about 130 miles (209 km) northwest of Philadelphia and 165 miles (266 km) east-northeast of Pittsburgh . The Peter Herdic House , Hart Building , Millionaire's Row Historic District , City Hall , Williamsport Armory , and Old City Hall are listed on
2508-482: The second grade. The library has since been able to bolster its school-age programming to include teen and tween populations, offering a variety of after-school gaming clubs, arts and crafts programs, and social events that occur on a regular basis. The library's after-school café also provides reading and study incentives for young students. The Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, and
2565-472: The trip to Elmira, NY, the next "station." Mamie's grandfather, Robert passed the stories to his children, including Mamie's mother, Marion. Marion tended the family homestead, maintained Freedom Road Cemetery (where nine black Civil War vets are buried) and passed Daniel's stories down to her children. In 1849, the Market Street Bridge was built over the West Branch Susquehanna River. It
2622-519: The wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It is one of the three components of the Human Development Index of a country. While per capita income can be useful for many economic studies, it
2679-405: Was $ 25,946, and the median income for a family was $ 33,844. Males had a median income of $ 26,668 versus $ 20,196 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 14,707. About 13.7% of families and 21.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 24.0% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over. Williamsport operates on a " Strong Mayor " form of government, meaning
2736-408: Was $ 29,449, and the median income for a family was $ 41,563. Males had a median income of $ 27,625 versus $ 21,133 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 17,375. About 7.0% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over. Williamsport, Pennsylvania Williamsport is a city in and
2793-410: Was a regularly scheduled passenger flight between Elmira, New York and Washington, DC. The aircraft was a BAC 1-11 -204AF. Blossburg is located at 41°40′39″N 77°3′56″W / 41.67750°N 77.06556°W / 41.67750; -77.06556 (41.677615, -77.065519). According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12 km), all land. As of
2850-582: Was a river raftsman on the Susquehanna river who had migrated from Oswego, New York. He lived on the Muncy Indian Reservation until he acquired land off Freedom Road. During his trips transporting logs to Maryland, he brought escaped slaves back on foot from Baltimore, over Bald Eagle Mountain and hid them at his home and in the caves on Freedom Road. Mamie's grandfather, Robert, helped his father, Daniel Hughes, hide escaped slaves in
2907-569: Was closed in 2022. Williamsport Area School District has a renowned music program, frequently ranked in the top schools in the country each year according to the NAMM Foundation. Private schools in the area include West Branch School, Mountain View Christian School and Williamsport Christian School and several Catholic schools in Lycoming County are run by Saint John Neumann Regional Academy. The James V. Brown Library
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#17328009421122964-754: Was established in 1874 after a devastating fire that destroyed much of the cities down town in 1871. It has a cooperative agreement with the Old Lycoming Volunteer Fire Department. Since the late 1980s, it contracts with Susquehanna Regional EMS for ambulance service. Williamsport's top ten employers are UPMC Susquehanna , the Pennsylvania State Government, the Pennsylvania College of Technology , Williamsport Area School District, Brodart Company , Springs Window Fashions , Weis Markets , West Pharmaceuticals, and Textron Lycoming Engines. Williamsport
3021-609: Was opened as a toll bridge to cover the state's costs of $ 23,797. In 1854, a brewery opened. The brewery was sold to Henry Flock in 1865. This brewery was run by the Flock family until the 1940s. The Flocks' business survived Prohibition by converting to a dairy . In 1875, the first tower clock in the United States to sound the Cambridge Quarters (Westminster Chime) was installed at Trinity Episcopal Church ,
3078-536: Was recognized as one of the 2011 Thomson Reuters 50 Top Heart Hospitals in the nation. Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT), located several miles east of the city in the borough of Montoursville , currently lacks commercial flights after American Eagle exited the market in 2021. Fullington Trailways provides daily long distance bus service from a station in the downtown to Elmira, New York , Harrisburg , New York City, and Philadelphia . Local bus service within Williamsport and to other places in Lycoming County
3135-592: Was set on January 21, 1994. The first and last freezes of the season on average fall on October 16 and April 30, respectively, allowing a growing season of 168 days. The normal annual mean temperature is 50.4 °F (10.2 °C). Normal yearly precipitation based on the 30-year average from 1981–2010 is 41.28 inches (1,049 mm), falling on an average 133 days. Monthly precipitation has ranged from 16.80 in (427 mm) in June 1972 (due to heavy rainfall from Hurricane Agnes ) to 0.16 in (4.1 mm) in September 1943, while for annual precipitation
3192-517: Was that of George Aughenbaugh. The first freight carried into town was iron for the foundry of John B. Hall. The same year the enactment of the common school law by Pennsylvania Legislature led to public education here. In May 1835, the first public schools opened in Williamsport and also the town's first bank, the West Branch National Bank. The Underground Railroad , used by enslaved African-Americans to obtain their freedom in
3249-493: Was the birthplace of the national newspaper Grit in 1882. Williamsport purportedly once had more millionaires per-capita than anywhere else in the world. For this reason, the area's local high school, the Williamsport Area High School , uses "Millionaires" as its team mascot. The Flood of March 17–18, 1936 caused the river to crest at 33.9'. Flood waters reached High Street. It was known locally as
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