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Montgomery, PA

Montgomery is a borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,570 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Montgomery was incorporated as a borough by the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania on March 21, 1887, from part of Clinton Township. The history of the settlement of Montgomery began in 1783 when John Lawson established a homestead there. Nicholas Shaffer built a gristmill in Montgomery in 1795. A sawmill and a wool carding mill were other early industries found on Black Hole Creek which flows through Montgomery.

P. M. Barber opened a distillery in 1859 and later a planning mill in 1869 on the site of the distillery which maintained sustained success. Barber with his partners, A.B. Henderson, Jesse Rank, and Nathan Fowler laid out a town around their mill in 1870. The town was further expanded by the success of Montgomery Machine Shops which started in 1873, under the supervision of Levi Houston, and built woodworking machinery sold to clients throughout the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Montgomery was previously known as Black Hole for the creek that flows through it and the post office established in 1836 bearing that name. It was also known as Clinton Mills, again named for the post office. The name Montgomery stems from another name for the same post office, Montgomery Station.

Montgomery is located at 41°10′17″N 76°52′33″W (41.171393, -76.875826). Montgomery lies along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, approximately six miles to the southwest of the borough of Muncy, and eight and one-half miles southeast of the city of Williamsport. It borders Clinton Township on sides not bordered by the river. As the crow flies, Lycoming County is about 130 miles (209 km) northwest of Philadelphia and 165 miles (266 km) east-northeast of Pittsburgh.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), of which 0.5 square mile (1.4 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) (6.90%) is water.

Montgomery places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Established nearly a century ago as an infirmary in a local home for the aged and orphaned, Evangelical Community Hospital and Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital offer comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Yoga lovers can find tranquility at Kindred Yoga Studio, which offers a range of classes suited for all levels. Anytime Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training options. For a relaxing spa experience, visit The Spa At The Hotel Hershey. For a comprehensive wellness retreat, consider Heaven Spa. Spooky Nook Sports provides extensive facilities for sports and fitness enthusiasts.

Top sites in Montgomery, PA: Elmwood Park Zoo, Peter Wentz Farmstead, Willow Grove Park.

ZIP code: 17752. Population: 1,553 (2022). Area code: 570. Elevation: 509 ft (155 m). Area: 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km²).

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What is the history of Montgomery, PA?

Montgomery was incorporated as a borough by the Pennsylvania General Assembly on March 27, 1887, from part of Clinton Township. The history of the settlement of Montgomery began in 1783 when John Lawson established a homestead there. Nicholas Shaffer built a gristmill in Montgomery in 1795. A sawmill and a wool carding mill were other early industries found on Black Hole Creek which flows through Montgomery.

What are the demographics of Montgomery, PA?

Montgomery, PA is home to a population of 1.42k people, of which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 0.633% of Montgomery, PA residents were born outside of the country (9 people). In 2022, there were 24.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.28k people) in Montgomery, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 53 Two+ (non-Hispanic) and 32 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is Montgomery, PA a good place to live?

Montgomery is in Lycoming County. Living in Montgomery offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Montgomery and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Montgomery are above average.

Sources

Wikipedia

Borough of Montgomery

Data USA

Niche

Elmwood Park Zoo

Peter Wentz Farmstead

Willow Grove Park

Evangelical Community Hospital

Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital

Kindred Yoga Studio

Anytime Fitness

The Spa At The Hotel Hershey

Heaven Spa

Spooky Nook Sports

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