Lewistown, Pennsylvania
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Location in Pennsylvania
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| Basic data | |||
| Foundation : | 1795 | ||
| State : | United States | ||
| State : | Pennsylvania | ||
| County : | Mifflin County | ||
| Coordinates : | 40 ° 36 ′ N , 77 ° 34 ′ W | ||
| Time zone : | Eastern ( UTC − 5 / −4 ) | ||
| Residents : | 8,338 (as of 2010) | ||
| Population density : | 1,603.5 inhabitants per km 2 | ||
| Area : | 5.2 km 2 (approx. 2 mi 2 ) | ||
| Postal code : | 17044 | ||
Lewistown is a city and the administrative seat of Mifflin County in the US state of Pennsylvania . It is on the Juniata River , 98 kilometers (61 miles) northwest of Pennsylvania's capital, Harrisburg . At the time of the 2010 census , the city had 8,338 inhabitants.
history
Founding time
The city was founded in 1795 and got its name from William (known as "Bill") Lewis, a Quaker who, as a member of the legislature, was also responsible for the naming of the place. The town was previously known as the Village of Ohesson .
Economic heyday
During the late 19th century, the city became an important transportation hub for the state , not least because of its central location in the middle of Pennsylvania . At first it was just simple roads that led through the region. With the completion of the Pennsylvania Canal and the railroad , Mifflin County grew into a major business location. Lewistown’s economy boomed with the establishment of shipyards as well as hotels and restaurants for commercial travelers.
Civil war
On April 16, 1861, Lewistown sent their so-called "Logan Guards", a military group founded in 1858, to Washington, DC to defend the city. They were one of only five other troops, all from Pennsylvania, to be the first troops to be sent to the capital. Monument Square in Lewistown still serves as a memorial to these men .
present
Today Lewistown is overshadowed by State College , which is home to Pennsylvania State University . The Embassy Theater, the McCoy House, the historic Mifflin County Courthouse, the Montgomery Ward Building, and the Wollner Building are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places .
geography
According to the United States Census Bureau , Lewistown has a total area of 5.2 square kilometers .
Individual evidence
- ^ Find A County. May 31, 2011, archived from the original on May 31, 2011 ; accessed on September 23, 2016 .
- ^ Number of Inhabitants. (PDF; 9.41 MB) Accessed September 23, 2016 (English).
- ↑ Download. In: npgallery.nps.gov. Retrieved September 23, 2016 .