Summerdale, Pennsylvania

Summerdale
—  Unincorporated community  —
Summerdale
Location within the state of Pennsylvania
Coordinates:
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Cumberland
Area
 • Total 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
 • Land 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Population (2000)
 • Total 479
 • Density 4,135.3/sq mi (1,596.7/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
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Summerdale is an unincorporated community located in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 479. Central Pennsylvania College and the Capital Area Intermediate Unit are located in Summerdale. It is part of the HarrisburgCarlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Summerdale is located at 40°17'25" North, 76°56'4" West (40.293538, -76.926346)[1].

According to the United States Census Bureau, Summerdale has a total area of 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²). 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Summerdale is a normal town, but the people of Summerdale find ways to have fun. The main attractions in Summerdale include: Central Pennsylvania College, Capitol Area Intermidiate Unit, and Summerdale United Methodist Church. Summerdale was founded in 1909. As people from Harrisburg came over the river during the summers, a dance hall was erected to support their need to party, thus, starting the town of Summerdale. In 2009, Summerdale will be having a Centennial Celebration. There will be a parade, games, and a year long celebration dedicated to the small town of Summerdale.

See also

References

  1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.