Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Hershey | ||
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Nickname : Chocolate Town, USA | ||
City center in Hershey |
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Location in Pennsylvania | ||
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Basic data | ||
State : | United States | |
State : | Pennsylvania | |
County : | Dauphin County | |
Coordinates : | 40 ° 17 ′ N , 76 ° 39 ′ W | |
Time zone : | Eastern ( UTC − 5 / −4 ) | |
Residents : | 12,771 (as of: 2000) | |
Population density : | 342.4 inhabitants per km 2 | |
Area : | 37.4 km 2 (approx. 14 mi 2 ) of which 37.3 km 2 (approx. 14 mi 2 ) are land |
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Height : | 129 m | |
FIPS : | 42-34144 | |
GNIS ID : | 1176895 | |
Website : | www.hersheypa.com |
Hershey is a census-designated place (CDP) within the Derry Township in County Dauphin in the US state of Pennsylvania . The city with (as of: 2000) 12,771 inhabitants is located about 20 km east of Harrisburg .
history
Hershey is named after its founder Milton S. Hershey , who built a settlement for his workers next to his chocolate-making factory. The Hershey Company is still based in the town today . Hershey is therefore also called "Chocolatetown, USA".
Others
- The Hershey Company also operates its own theme park, Hersheypark. With over 11 roller coasters and a water park, it is one of the top attractions in the area. There is also a visitor center with Hershey's Chocolate World , in which information is provided about the company and its production processes and all products are offered for sale.
- The Hershey Bears ice hockey team, which is part of the American Hockey League , plays its home games at the city's Giant Center .
Personalities
- Scott Eatherton (born December 26, 1991), basketball player
- Christian Pulisic (born September 18, 1998), national soccer player
- Michelle Wolf (born June 21, 1985), comedian