Brookville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Brookville, Pennsylvania
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Downtown Brookville
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Location of Brookville in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
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 Brookville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Brookville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Jefferson |
| Settled | 1796 |
| Incorporated | 1830 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.23 sq mi (8.36 km2) |
| • Land | 3.14 sq mi (8.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,995 |
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3,791 |
| • Density | 1,237.43/sq mi (477.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
15825
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| Area code(s) | 814 Exchanges: 220, 849 |
| FIPS code | 42-09224 |
Brookville is a borough in Jefferson County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, 80 miles (130 km) northeast of Pittsburgh. As of the 2010 census the population was 3,933. Founded in 1830, it is the county seat of Jefferson County
History
The area was initially settled in the late 1790s upon the arrival of brothers Joseph and Andrew Barnett, as well as their brother-in-law Samuel Scott, who together established the first settlement at the confluence of the Sandy Lick and Mill Creeks in the area now known as Port Barnett. The first non-Native American settler of the land within the eventual town limits was Moses Knapp, who built a log house at the confluence of North Fork Creek and Sandy Lick Creek (which form Redbank Creek) in 1801.
Brookville's main source of economic development throughout the 19th century was the lumber industry. Brookville's many creeks and its connection to larger rivers (the Clarion to the north, which, like the Redbank, flows to the Allegheny) allowed for extensive construction of lumber mills along the watersheds and the floating of timber to markets in Pittsburgh. The town enjoyed great economic success during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, serving as home to several factories, breweries, an important railroad stop for local coal and timber, and briefly the Twyford Motor Car Company, which operated from 1905 to 1907 and produced the world's first 4-wheel drive automobile.
The Brookville Historic District, Brookville Presbyterian Church and Manse, Gray-Taylor House, Joseph E. Hall House, and Phillip Taylor House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
Brookville is located at 41°9′35″N 79°4′49″W / 41.15972°N 79.08028°W (41.159654, -79.080276).
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone.
Elevation is 1,273 feet.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 763 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,360 | 78.2% | |
| 1870 | 1,942 | 42.8% | |
| 1880 | 2,136 | 10.0% | |
| 1890 | 2,478 | 16.0% | |
| 1900 | 2,472 | −0.2% | |
| 1910 | 3,003 | 21.5% | |
| 1920 | 3,272 | 9.0% | |
| 1930 | 4,387 | 34.1% | |
| 1940 | 4,397 | 0.2% | |
| 1950 | 4,274 | −2.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,620 | 8.1% | |
| 1970 | 4,314 | −6.6% | |
| 1980 | 4,568 | 5.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,184 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 4,230 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,933 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,995 | 1.6% | |
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As of the census of 2000, there were 4,230 people, 1,849 households, and 1,140 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,312.6 people per square mile (507.2/km²). There were 1,976 housing units at an average density of 613.2 per square mile (236.9/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.35% White, 0.26% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.
There were 1,849 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $30,843, and the median income for a family was $38,438. Males had a median income of $29,940 versus $20,395 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $18,437. About 9.1% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.1% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
The town still supports the lumber industry, but coal extraction has given way to natural gas. It now also features several small and medium-sized businesses and some significant manufacturing operations. Interstate 80, which traverses the United States, was constructed just north of the Brookville borough and continues to stimulate the local economy.
Current businesses/employers include:
- Berry Global
- Beverage Air
- Brookville Equipment Corporation
- Brookville Glove Manufacturing Company
- Brookville Hospital
- Brookville Wood Products
- BWP Bats
- Cresco Yeltrah
- Dan Smith Candy Company
- Glen-Gery
- Humphrey Charcoal
- Laurel Eye Clinic
- Matson Lumber
- Miller Welding & Machine
- Penn Separator
- White-Brook
Previous businesses include the Pittsburg and Shawmut Railroad.
Tourism is also an important business. The Brookville Historic District is an attraction, and the borough bills itself as the "Gateway to Cook Forest", a state park 16 miles (26 km) to the north. The community's historic preservation efforts have earned Brookville many accolades. Among these are the town's Main Street Project being recognized as having had the longest sustained impact of a Main Street Project in Pennsylvania and in 2012 its selection as a national finalist in the "America's Prettiest Painted Places" competition.
There is a small farming community called Hazen 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Brookville that houses a large flea market during the warmer months.
Education
The Brookville Area School District provides kindergarten through 12th grade public education for the community. The district operates Brookville Area Jr./Sr. High School (7th-12th), Hickory Grove Elementary School (3rd-6th), Pinecreek Elementary School (1st-2nd), and Northside Elementary School (K). Brookville is also one of four school districts whose students can attend the Jefferson County-DuBois Area Vocational-Technical School (JEFF TECH), a comprehensive career and technical high school and adult education program.
Notable people
- James G. Arner, Pennsylvania judge
- Jack Arthurs, businessman and Pennsylvania state legislator
- DeVeren Bookwalter, American actor and director
- Carl C. Cable, public works engineer
- Thomas Canning, composer and music educator
- Mal Eason, professional baseball player
- James C. Harding, United States Air Force colonel and pilot
- Andy Hastings, American football player
- George A. Jenks, Pennsylvania legislator and United States Solicitor General
- Bob Olderman, American football player
- Lewis Earle Sandt, the first man to fly across Lake Erie to deliver mail
- Nathan Smith (golfer), American amateur golfer
- Albert C. Thompson, American Civil war officer, United States Representative, and United States District Judge
See also
In Spanish: Brookville (Pensilvania) para niños
