Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania

Boiling Springs is a census-designated place (CDP) in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,769 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Boiling Springs is located at coor dms|40|9|25|N|77|7|57|W|city (40.156884, -77.132609)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²), of which, 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²) of it is land and 0.40% is water.

Boiling Springs gets its name from the prominent natural artesian well springs, known locally as "the bubble," located in and around the town. The local high school adopted these springs as a unique mascot, the "Bubblers." Another story of the name comes from how the lake in the center of the town steams (as if boiling) in the winter time. This is because the water in the lake stays at a constant 52 degrees Fahrenheit year round, and the air around it is at a lower temperature. The town's situation on the Appalachian Trail is perhaps its most notable geographic feature otherwise.

Boiling Springs was settled prior to 1737. An iron forge in the center of the town produced cannon for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. The village also played a prominent role in the Underground Railroad prior to the Civil War. Around the turn of the century, Boiling Springs became a tourist destination with a small zoo and a swimming pool that grew with time to three waterslides, and four pools.

The town remains quaint and picturesque to this day. The Appalachian Trail runs through the center of town and one of the ATs regional offices is located in the center of town. Fly fishing in the Yellow Breeches Creek also draws people to the village. Foundry Day, celebrated the first Saturday in June, is a craft show.

"The Bubble"

This beautiful body of water was formed by blocking the brook fed from 30 natural springs. This stream of clear water literally bubbles like boiling water at a year-round temperature of 52 degrees to the surface (hence the name)-- from caverns that are guessed to be almost 2000 feet below the surfaceFact|date=August 2008.

Entertainment

Allenberry Playhouse

www.allenberry.com

Allenberry Playhouse opened in the summer of 1949 and has become a leading attraction and activity at Allenberry Resort. The playhouse opened with a summer stock run of just 10 weeks. Today the season lasts more than 40 weeks, starting in March and running through December. Events through out the winter season are also offered such as Murder Mystery Weekends. For more than 50 years Allenberry has presented professional casts performing Broadway productions. Charles A.B. Heinze was the founder of the Allenberry Players and Richard North Gage was the original managing director.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 2,769 people, 1,035 households, and 838 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,108.0 people per square mile (427.6/km²). There were 1,070 housing units at an average density of 428.2/sq mi (165.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.98% White, 0.65% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.

There were 1,035 households out of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.7% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families or non-traditional families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $57,708, and the median income for a family was $62,154. Males had a median income of $43,594 versus $28,958 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,857. About 7.1% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable Residents (past and present)

*Jacqueline Heinze, actress who costarred in the short lived sitcom "Nikki" (which aired on the WB from 2000-2002). Heinze also appeared in the movie "Freaky Friday" and made appearances on "Family Law (TV series)."

*Kelly Kosheba, vice president of human resources for American Eagle Outfitters (a $2 billion per year worldwide clothing corporation).

*Rob Moore (politician), Canadian citizen who lived here during his teenage years, and member of the Canadian Parliament for Fundy Royal (2004-present) and current Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada (2006-present).

ee also

*South Middleton Township

References

External links

Residents of Boiling Springs, PA attend the South Middleton School District. [http://www.smsd.us]

The Boiling springs tavern is located on the town square.