Millerstown

History

Millerstown is located on a tract of land originally sold as "Smithfield" to James Gallagher on September 23, 1766; there is evidence, however, that he had lived in the area prior to his purchase. This plot of ground was later deeded to David Miller on September 1, 1780, who established a settlement and a ferry operation. Millerstown Borough was incorporated February 12, 1849, and the first meeting of the newly formed town council was held on April 14, 1849. Abraham Addams was the first chief burgess (mayor), and John M. Cauffman, Christian Beck, James R. Gilmer, and Jacob Emerick, were members of the first borough council. Thomas P. Cochran was the first council clerk with a salary of $2.50 a year. Millerstown is home to many old stone houses, some dating back to the 18th century.

Geography

Millerstown is located at (40.550884, -77.154659), along the Juniata River in northern Perry County, at the junctions of U.S. Routes 22 and 322 and Pennsylvania Route 17. It is 33 miles northwest of the state capital, Harrisburg. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which is land and (6.52%) is water.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• Central HS
  High · Martinsburg · 554 students · 14.6:1 ratio
• Spring Cove MS
  Middle · Roaring Spring · 376 students · 15:1 ratio
• Claysburg-Kimmel El Sch
  Elementary · Claysburg · 368 students · 11.9:1 ratio
• Martinsburg El Sch
  Elementary · Martinsburg · 366 students · 14.1:1 ratio
• Spring Cove El Sch
  Elementary · Roaring Spring · 350 students · 13:1 ratio
• Claysburg-Kimmel Sr HS
  High · Claysburg · 261 students · 10:1 ratio