check out schools, colleges - Spring Grove, PA. | WikiXM

Welcome:
Spring Grove, PA

Wikipedia
A A+ A++ A+++

We would like to provide the residents of  Spring Grove  a basic history overview.

The WikiXM 'Spring Grove' platform is your gateway to becoming an active part of our vibrant community, regardless of your age or how long you've called 'Spring Grove' home. It's more than just a news platform; it's a thriving hub where the collective wisdom of every 'Spring Grove' resident converges to ignite discussions, foster learning, and empower one another with knowledge about our beloved town.

Here in 'Spring Grove', we have a diverse tapestry of residents. Some have roots that run deep, their knowledge steeped in the rich history of our town. Others are students, dedicated to keeping us updated on school activities, while many are committed to sharing the ebb and flow of daily life.

What's more, from a civic and political perspective, there are countless opportunities for you to join in. Many in our community offer updates on policies and decisions, offering their unique insights. This platform is where all these local perspectives meld together, creating a better place for everyone to live, regardless of your age or how long you've been a part of 'Spring Grove'.

So, whether you're a long-time resident or a newcomer, young or old, WikiXM is your invitation to dive into the heart of our community, to engage, and help us all create a more vibrant, inclusive, and connected 'Spring Grove'. Join us and let's make a difference together!

Spring Grove, PA - History


We would like to provide the residents of  Spring Grove  a basic history overview.


Welcome to the Spring Grove Home page. The Spring Grove Home page provides as much information as possible on Spring Grove. Knowing Spring Grove’s history is essential to guiding its future. Within Spring Grove’s Home page, you will also find Spring Grove’s Founders, Holiday, and Birthday sections.

Spring Grove has a population of 2169. 46.2% of Spring Grove’s inhabitants are Male, and 53.8 are female. 58.8% of Spring Grove is married and 69.4% own their own home. The Average Home price is $159,865, and the average rent is $984. Household median income in Spring Grove is $58,981, and the individual median income is $30,176. Spring Grove’s Ethnic is the following: White(87.7%), Multiple(7.8%), Hispanic(7.3%), Black(4.3%), Other(0.1%).


The site of Spring Grove was laid out in 1747 on the banks of Codorus Creek, midway between York and Hanover, by a surveyor for the Penns. Its growth since that time falls into two periods, each lasting approximately 100 years. The first witnessed development of the borough as an iron-making center. The second, which extends to the present day, is as a papermaking center.


The businesses of both periods have relied on certain natural resources of the area. Originally, Spring Grove was a part of Paradise Township and was contained within the boundaries of Lancaster County. York County was formed in 1749 and Jackson Township, including Spring Grove, in 1853. The residents of the community petitioned the County Court in 1882 for incorporation as a borough, and in August of that year their petition was granted.


Since that time, the borough has grown in area as a result of annexation of the surrounding land, the largest annexation having taken place in 1953. In the 1770s, attracted by the presence of water, iron ore and wood for charcoal in the Pigeon Hills, an iron manufacturer established a forge at "Spring Forge".


It is known as Spring Grove. The early German and English woodchoppers who flocked to this first Pennsylvania iron industry west of the Susquehanna River were the forebears of today's community. By the mid-19th century, the manufacturing of iron had grown to a point where almost 200 short tons (180,000 kg) of iron bar were produced locally each year. By 1851, however, the iron business had been suspended, and its buildings were converted to the manufacturing of paper.


Once again local resources, wood and water, were largely responsible for the location of this industry in the Spring Grove area. Thirteen years later, the plant was purchased by P. H. Glatfelter for $14,000.Other basic industries, such as brick-making and the manufacture of explosives, have from time to time established themselves in the borough.


None, however, have remained as long nor have been as successful as the paper mill. Since 1865, the growth of the borough has reflected growth of the Glatfelter Paper Mill. In August 2018, Glatfelder announced an agreement to sell its Specialty Papers division, which includes the Spring Grove mill, to private investment firm Lindsay Goldberg for $360 million, with the sale to close before 2019.


Mill operations are expected to continue.The Spring Grove Borough Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.


What you can do in the WikiXM Spring Grove, PA News

Engage with your town in a Live format.

With various live chat features, you can engage with locals in a virtual conversation.

You can discuss or write about local issues.

Create & post topics in "town" you love like Sports, Entertainment

You can ask your Community questions that only locals may be able to answer.

Ask questions about local services, where to find local activies or get other local advice from those that live in your town.

Local interest Groups are a great way to engage locally.

Create a local group in an area of your interest like Mt. Bikiing, Hiking, a book group.

Get to know your town better.

See what we've included about your town and how can get to know your towns history much better and participate in its future.

What is WikiXM?

View Category Page

Spring Grove, PA - Founding Members

Spring Grove, PA Founders

The Spring Grove, PA founder's page is dedicated to those people in the Spring Grove, PA area that initially made the Spring Grove, PA WikiXM news a reality. Without their initiative, foresight and social fortitude the Spring Grove, PA WikiXM news would not have happened.

No Founding Member in Spring Grove, PA.

Become a Founding Member

Top Articles in Spring Grove, PA

See More

The Spring Grove, PA founder's page is dedicated to those people in the Spring Grove, PA area that initially made the Spring Grove, PA WikiXM news a reality. Without their initiative, foresight and social fortitude the Spring Grove, PA WikiXM news would not have happened.

No Articles in Spring Grove, PA.

Create an Article

Spring Grove, PA Reporters

See More

The Spring Grove, PA's Reporters play an important role in keeping their communities informed. They investigate stories, write articles, and inform the public about what is happening in their area.

No Reporters in Spring Grove, PA.

This could be you

Spring Grove, PA Live Town Chat

Start a discussion, not a fire. Post with kindness.

Sign in Now to take part in the Live Chat

No Live Chat in Spring Grove, PA

Be the first to post !

Town
Talk