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Mount Joy, PA

Mount Joy is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,346 at the 2020 census and an estimated 8,323 in 2021.

Mount Joy is located in northwestern Lancaster County at 40°6′36″N 76°30′40″W (40.109895, -76.510977). Pennsylvania Route 230 passes through the center of town as Main Street, leading southeast 12 miles (19 km) to Lancaster, the county seat, and northwest 6 miles (10 km) to Elizabethtown. Harrisburg, the state capital, is 25 miles (40 km) to the northwest via PA-230. PA-772 crosses PA-230 west of the borough center and leads northeast 7 miles (11 km) to Manheim and southwest 5 miles (8 km) to Marietta on the Susquehanna River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.3 km²), of which 0.02 square miles (0.04 km²), or 0.64%, are water. Little Chiques Creek, a south-flowing tributary of Chiques Creek and part of the Susquehanna River watershed, crosses the eastern side of the borough. In the 1970s, Mount Joy was chosen as the site of one of ten Decision Information Distribution System radio stations, designed to alert the public of an enemy attack. The system was never implemented and the station was not built.

The name is often shortened to "Mt Joy", as in Mencken (1963). However, citizens of the town often point out that this abbreviation is not proper because the town is not named for a mountain but is named after the "Good Ship" Mountjoy which famously broke a Catholic siege during the Siege of Derry. Due to the early settlement of the Protestant Scots-Irish in this region of Pennsylvania, many of the municipalities in the area were given names common to the North of Ireland, such as Derry Township, Londonderry Township, South Londonderry Township, Mount Joy Township, East Donegal Township, West Donegal Township, and Rapho Township.

Mount Joy is often named in lists of "delightfully-named towns" in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, along with Intercourse, Blue Ball, Lititz, Bareville, Bird-in-Hand, and Paradise.

Mount Joy prioritizes health and wellness, offering residents access to numerous facilities and services. The Mount Joy Fitness and Wellness Center provides a range of fitness programs, classes, and wellness resources to promote a healthy lifestyle. WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital is a leading healthcare provider serving the Mount Joy area. They offer a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and specialized treatments. Serenity Day Spa is dedicated to providing a relaxing and rejuvenating experience for its clients. Embodyoga aims to promote physical health, mental well-being, and spiritual growth. There are also physical therapy centers such as NovaCare Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster - Mount Joy Office, and Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania - Elizabethtown Office, all offer comprehensive rehabilitation services, including personalized treatment plans, exercise programs, manual therapy, and modalities to help patients recover from injuries, surgeries, or chronic conditions. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Mount Joy, such as the Mount Joy Trail.

Top sites in Mount Joy, PA are Little Chiques Park, Spooky Nook Sports, and Grandview Vineyard.

Population: 8,340 (2023). ZIP code: 17552. Area codes: 717, 223. Elevation: 381 feet (116 m). Area: 2.43 sq mi (6.28 km²).

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What is the history of Mount Joy, PA?

Our story begins, once upon a time, in 1685, when Catholic James II became King of England, and a Protestant parliament opposed him vigorously. In 1688, after several years of tension and turmoil, James II’s Protestant daughter, Mary, and her husband, William of Orange, returned to the kingdom at the invitation of the disgruntled Parliament, causing James to abdicate and flee from England to France, and later to Ireland, which was a fortress of Catholicism. By 1689, Mary and William ruled Great Britain jointly.

What does Mount Joy, PA have to offer?

Mount Joy is a central location, close to adventures on the Susquehanna River and the biggest indoor sports complex in North America, Spooky Nook Sports. Get a fantastic dining and history experience at Bube’s Brewery. The 18th-century brewery offers fine dining in the Catacombs or casual dining in the bottling works and Biergarten restaurants. Guests can even visit Bube’s for a late-night ghost tour. It’s a destination restaurant that you’ll want to see for yourself.

Is Mount Joy a nice place to live, in PA?

Mount Joy is in Lancaster County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Mount Joy offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Mount Joy, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Mount Joy and residents tend to lean conservative.

Sources

Wikipedia

Mount Joy Borough

Mount Joy Fitness and Wellness Center 

WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital

Serenity Day Spa

NovaCare Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster - Mount Joy Office

Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania - Elizabethtown Office

Mount Joy Trail

Little Chiques Park

Spooky Nook Sports

Grandview Vineyard

Mount Joy History

Discover Lancaster

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