Smethport, Pennsylvania

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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
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subdivision_name1 = Pennsylvania
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subdivision_name2 = McKean
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government_type = Borough council
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Ross Porter
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established_date = 1807
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population_total = 1684
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timezone = Eastern (EST)
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website = [http://www.smethportpa.org Borough of Smethport]
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Smethport is a borough in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. The current mayor is Ross Porter. The population was 1,684 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of McKean CountyGR|6.

Geography

Smethport is located at coor dms|41|48|36|N|78|26|42|W|city (41.809928, -78.444888)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²), of which, 1.7 square miles (4.3 km²) of it is land and 0.60% is water.

Smethport is at high altitude, namely convert|1488|ft|m above sea level, and near Prospect Hill, the summit of which is the highest point in McKean County, rising above sea level convert|2495|ft|m.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,684 people, 686 households, and 456 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,009.5 people per square mile (389.3/km²). There were 739 housing units at an average density of 443.0/sq mi (170.9/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.05% White, 0.53% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 686 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the borough the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $34,934, and the median income for a family was $42,153. Males had a median income of $30,962 versus $22,159 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $17,297. About 7.6% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable Businesses

Smethport Specialty Company, which manufactures " [http://www.woolywilly.net Wooly Willy] " and other magnetic toys.

America's First Christmas Store, opened in 1935 and was the nation's first year-round yuletide shop. (closed 2005)

Hamlin Bank and Trust Company, a community bank founded by Henry Hamlin in 1863.

Smethport Auto Parts, opened by Stillman Wells in 1940. (Closed 2006)

Costa's Supermarket and Ace Hardware

Lindgren's 5 and 10

The Cottage House Restaurant

Chef Specialties

Lightwaves Laser Engraving

Education

Smethport is served by the Smethport Area School District. It operates one elementary school and one high school.

Trivia

Home of the "Hubbers" - the local school district's mascot. Hubber refers to the fact that Smethport is in the approximate geographic center of McKean County and is the county seat; therefore it is the "hub" of the county. The logo for the school is an orange and black wagon wheel tilted to one side with the letters "S" and "A" for Smethport Area.

Home of "Wooly Willy" magnetic toy produced by Smethport Speciality.

Home of the U.S. record for 24 hour rainfall from a non-tropical system at 34 inches of rain.

Lowest Recorded Temperature in Pennsylvania (Jan. 5, 1904): Smethport convert|-42|°F|°C|abbr=on

Notable Residents

Jamie Dana USAF TSgt is the first military working dog handler to be allowed to adopt her dog from active duty. She sustained serious injuries with her dog, Rex, in Iraq from an improvised explosive device.Jamie and her dog attended the 2006 State of the Union Address as the guest of Laura Bush.

References

External links

* [http://www.smethporthubbers.net Smethport Area School District]
* [http://www.smethporthistory.org/ Smethport History]
* [http://www.smethportalumni.com/ Smethport Area High School alumni]
* [http://www.smethporthubbers.net/index.php?Weather%20Station%20Web%20Cam Smethport, PA Weather and Webcam]