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Bloomsburg, PA

Bloomsburg is a town and the county seat of Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania and is located 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Wilkes-Barre along the Susquehanna River. It is the only Pennsylvania municipality incorporated as a town. As of the 2010 census, Bloomsburg had a population of 14,855, with an estimated population of 13,811 in 2019. 

Bloomsburg is one of two principal communities of the Bloomsburg-Berwick, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area, a metropolitan area that covers Columbia and Montour counties, and had a combined population of 85,562 at the 2010 census.

The first signs of European settlement date to the year 1772, when James McClure established a log cabin in the area. Until the mid-19th century, it was just a small village, known as Bloom Township. Traditionally, Bloomsburg's founding in 1802 has been ascribed to settler Ludwig Eyer, son of Johann Martin Eyer, acting as agent for his brother Johann Adam. For 75 years after the discovery of ore in the area, Bloomsburg developed a booming iron industry.

Bloomsburg is located west of the center of Columbia County, along the north bank of the Susquehanna River and on the east side of Fishing Creek. The southern half of the town occupies level ground along the Susquehanna, while the northern half is occupied by 940-foot-high (290 m) Turkey Hill. The campus of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania occupies a large portion of the hill.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Bloomsburg has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12.1 km2), of which 4.4 square miles (11.3 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.9 km2), or 7.22%, is water.

Health and wellness are paramount in Bloomsburg, with several healthcare facilities serving the community. Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital provides comprehensive medical care, including primary care, specialty services, and emergency care. Wyman’s Gym provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. Check out Soulstice Yoga Fitness for yoga sessions designed to improve flexibility and reduce stress. The Bloomsburg YMCA offers comprehensive health and wellness services, including swimming, gym facilities, and wellness coaching. Bloomsburg Family Chiropractic offers holistic treatments to enhance physical health and alleviate pain. Feel Good Acupuncture provides traditional Chinese medicine treatments to balance your body’s energy. Universoul Heart, LLC offers reiki sessions to promote emotional and physical healing. 
 

The top sites in Bloomsburg, PA are Bloomsburg Children's Museum, Rupert Covered Bridge, and Bloomsburg Town Park.

Population: 12,730 (2022). ZIP Code: 17815. Area codes: 570, 272. Elevation: 531 ft (162 m). Area: 4.69 sq mi (12.14 km2).

FAQs

What is Bloomsburg, PA known for?

The town is well-known for its art scene, as there are several galleries, theatre ensembles, and performing arts centers. The town is also home to the famous Bloomsburg Fair, which celebrated its 166th year in 2021. The Fair is held annually for an entire week starting on the last Saturday of September. It is the largest agricultural fair in the state and boasts nationally known entertainment, rides, food, exhibits, horse races, auto races, vendors, and more.

What makes Bloomsburg the only town in Pennsylvania?

The settlement was laid out in 1802 by Ludwig Eyer and was originally known as Eyersburg and Eyertown. In 1870 it was merged with Bloom Township and became the town of Bloomsburg; it thus gained the distinction of being the only incorporated town in the state (all other incorporated communities are boroughs or cities). During the American Civil War, Union troops vainly searched the town for an alleged confederacy of draft evaders who had reputedly built a fort in Fishing Creek Valley. 

Is Bloomsburg, PA a good place to live?

Bloomsburg is a town in Pennsylvania with a population of 12,836. Bloomsburg is in Columbia County. Living in Bloomsburg offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many young professionals live in Bloomsburg and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Bloomsburg are above average.

Sources

Wikipedia - Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Town of Bloomsburg

Niche

Itourcolumbiamontour

Britannica

Bloomsburg Children's Museum

Rupert Covered Bridge

Bloomsburg Town Park

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital

Wyman’s Gym

Soulstice Yoga Fitness

Bloomsburg YMCA

Bloomsburg Family Chiropractic

Feel Good Acupuncture

Universoul Heart, LLC

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