Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania
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| Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Union |
| Settled | 1792 |
| Incorporated (borough) | 1827 |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 3,594 |
| - Density | 1,976.0/sq mi (762.4/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC) |
| Zip code | 17844 |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
| Website: Borough of Mifflinburg | |
Mifflinburg is a borough in Union County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,594 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] History
In 1792, Elias and Catharina Jungman (Youngman) and their two children, came from Reading, Pennsylvania to the Buffalo Valley to settle on land given to them by Catharina’s father. They divided the land into 60’ by 120’ plots that were sold to other adventurous settlers, many of them German, and the village of Youngmanstown was formed. A few years later George Rote (Rhoade) laid out a village just east of Youngmanstown, know as Greenville or Rotestown, after George’s death. Eventually, the two settlements merged at Third Street. In 1827 the two villages combined and were incorporated. The combined village was named Mifflinburg, in honor of Thomas Mifflin, the first Governor of Pennsylvania.
In 1845, George Swentzel set up Mifflinburg's first buggy business. Soon other buggy manufacturers set up their own shops in Mifflinburg, and by 1855, with a population of 800, Mifflinburg hosted thirteen coachmakers. By the 1880s, with more than fifty buggy and sleigh factories, Mifflinburg became know as “Buggytown” because its buggy makers produced more horse-drawn vehicles per capita than any other town in the state.
[edit] Geography
Mifflinburg is located at (40.918939, -77.046800)[1].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 3,594 people, 1,506 households, and 1,028 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,976.0 people per square mile (762.4/km²). There were 1,605 housing units at an average density of 882.4/sq mi (340.5/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.16% White, 0.45% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.
There were 1,506 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the borough the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $34,906, and the median income for a family was $43,520. Males had a median income of $30,568 versus $21,315 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $17,161. About 7.6% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education
There are no colleges or universities in Mifflinburg. The borough itself has a high school (Mifflinburg Area High School), an elementary school (Mifflinburg Area Elementary School), and a middle school (Mifflinburg Area Middle School). An intermediate school has been built for the 2006 school year. Outside the borough are three elementary schools that make up the rest of the Mifflinburg Area School District. These are: New Berlin Elementary, Laurelton Elementary, and Buffalo Crossroads Elementary. In 2007 the Pittsburgh Business Times ranked the district 203rd out of 499 Pennsylvania school districts based on three years of Pennsylvania System of Student Assessment test scores.[3]
Mifflinburg's official colors are blue and white, and the mascot is the Wildcat. Mifflinburg's athletics are very popular in the area. The school competes in Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Softball, Tennis, and Wrestling. The district is a member of the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference for all athletics and participates under the rules and guidelines of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association.
Mifflinburg School District is known for its music program, which hosts a concert and chamber choir, marching and concert bands, as well as a jazz band and pep band. The school's drama department is a local favorite for their fall production (usually a play) and their spring production (usually a musical).
SUN Area Career & Technology Center New Berlin, Union County, PA 17855 (570) 966-1031. SUN Tech is a regional school that provides area students with skills needed to compete in today’s job market and receive consideration for advanced college placement. SUN Tech also offers adult education classes, vocational education, and technical career training, serving over 1500 people annually. ISO9001 and Middle States Accredited. SUN Tech was presented with the Significant Achievement Award in Education for raising their Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program criteria score to 648 points, a 345 point increase from 303 points in August, 2000.
Residents also have a wide selection of alternative schools. By law, the local public school must provide transportation to schools within 10 miles of the borders of the school district at no charge to the student.
Penn View Bible Institute 125 Penn View Drive, Penns Creek, PA 17862 Phone: (570)837-1855 Fax: (570)837-1865
Hillside Christian Academy 1650 Centennial Road, Mifflinburg, PA 17844-0178 Founded in 1976 the school offers a k-12 curriculum. Member of the Accelerated Christian Education Association.
St Monica School 109 Market Street, Sunbury, PA. Northumberland County, is a parochial school providing a first class education to grades: PreK through 8th grade. Their enrollment is about 180. Noncatholics regularly seek admission to this school.
Sunbury Christian Academy 135 Spruce Hollow Road, Northumberland, PA 17857. (570) 473-7592 An Association of Christian Schools International member offering pre Kindergarten through 12th grade curriculum. The Academy is a state approved Christian school. All the teachers are certified. This program is highly respected in the area as a sound alternative to the public system. Busing is provided from seven area school districts.
Northumberland Christian Academy 351 Fifth Street Northumberland, PA 17857 570-473-9786. NCS was founded in 1972 and is a ministry of the First Regular Baptist Church of Northumberland, Pa. The school offers a full educational program for students from preschool through high school.
SusQ-Cyber Charter School provides students in grades 9-12 with an electronically delivered accredited high school curriculum.
21st Century Cyber Charter School A state accredited, diploma granting school serving Pennsylvania students in grades 6 through 12. As with all charter schools it is funded by the state of Pennsylvania. There is no fee to attend. Modifications are made to suit individual student learning styles, varying academic levels and scheduling needs, among others. Most classes are offered in honors, college prep, and career paths. All of the classes are designed to help prepare the students for standardized tests such as the PSSAs.
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation - CPDLF provides a Kindergarten through 12th grade program.
The Pennsylvania Distance & Electronic Learning Academy (PDELA) offers a complete Kindergarten through 12th grade academic program to assist families that want to educate their children at home.
The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School provides a free and appropriate course of study to the children of Pennsylvania families. The school provides a high-quality, accredited courses of study, certified teachers, and state-of-the-art technology. PA Cyber has established the highest standards of student achievement and educational standards using both technology and regular contact among students, parents and staff. Parents of cyber school students do not pay tuition. The public school district where the student resides pays tuition with state and local tax money through a state formula.
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit 16 serves the region from Montandon, Union County, PA. It provides specialized services to the district like professional development and special education support.
[edit] Economy and tourism
Major employers include Weis Markets (a supermarket), Mifflinburg Area School District, Ritz-Craft (a manufacturer of modular homes)[1], and Yorktowne (a cabinetry manufacturer). In 2005 Yorktowne management made the decision to move most of the Mifflinburg operations to Danville, Virginia, rather than comply with new air pollution regulations in Pennsylvania [2].
Major tourist attractions include
- the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum[3], which celebrates the era (circa 1880 - 1915) when Mifflinburg was known as "Buggytown, USA" due to its reputation as a major manufacturer of quality horse-drawn carriages and sleighs
- the annual "Christkindl Market" (a traditional German Christmas festival) [4]
[edit] Crime
2006
In 2006 the following crime statistics were reported to the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System by the borough police department:
Sex related offenses - 0
Robbery - 0
Assaults - 25
Property Offenses - 13
Arson - 0
Drug Violations - 0
Total Alcohol Crimes - 0
Are You Aware? Pennsylvania State Police Focus Report 2006.
Two (2) registered sex offenders live within the city and four (4) have Mifflinburg addresses as reported by the Pennsylvania Megan's Law website. [4]
2007
In 2007 the following crime statistics were reported to the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System by the city police department:
Sex related offenses - 0
Robbery - 0
Assaults - 7
Property Offenses - 10
Arson - 0
Drug Violations - 0
Total Alcohol Crimes - 0
Are You Aware? Pennsylvania State Police Focus Report 2007.
Two (2) registered sex offenders live within the city and four (4) have Mifflinburg addresses as reported by the Pennsylvania Megan's Law website. [5]
[edit] References
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Valley schools all over the chart", Daily Item, June 12, 2007 http://www.dailyitem.com/0100_news/local_story_163000144.html
- ^ Megan's Law Website http://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/SearchResults.aspx?Search=Zip&ZipCode=17844&dt=FCKCFDDL4EFNFINIG4Ua
- ^ Megan's Law Website http://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/SearchResults.aspx?Search=Zip&ZipCode=17844&dt=FCKCFDDL4EFNFINIG4Ua
[edit] External links
- Borough of Mifflinburg
- www.mifflinburgpa.com
- Mifflinburg Area School District
- Profile of Union County, PA
- History of the Mifflinburg Body Company
- Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania is at coordinates Coordinates:
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