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mill in the world. By the end of 1960s, Curtis Publishing filed for bankruptcy and closed the mill. Six months later, investors, including industrialist George S. Petty, formed a group called Penntech Papers, to purchase the mill assets, and continued it in operation for the next 20 years. In 1990,
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of 2000, there were 3,003 people, 1,292 households, and 811 families residing in the borough. The population density was 989.6 inhabitants per square mile (382.1/km). There were 1,435 housing units at an average density of 472.9 units per square mile (182.6 units/km). The racial makeup of the
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of 2010, there were 2,483 people, 1,126 households, and 663 families residing in the borough. The population density was 856.2 inhabitants per square mile (330.6/km). There were 1,293 housing units at an average density of 445.8 units per square mile (172.1 units/km). The racial makeup of the
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In the borough the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over,
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living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.97.
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living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.87.
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Corporation. It was built more than a century ago, originally owned principally by the Armstrong family of Philadelphia (1888). By 1890 the Armstrong's had merged with the paper mills owned by Augustus Paine of New York to become the New York & Pennsylvania Company. The
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The first settler of Johnsonburg was David Johnson, who settled at the confluence of the West Branch River and the East Branch River that combine to make the Clarion River. The paper mill now lies where Johnson
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The median income for a household in the borough was $ 27,924, and the median income for a family was $ 39,491. Males had a median income of $ 33,354 versus $ 21,683 for females. The
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The median income for a household in the borough was $ 30,856, and the median income for a family was $ 43,250. Males had a median income of $ 42,917 versus $ 24,207 for females. The
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In the borough the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 59.2% from 18 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years.
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The U.S. Post Office attempted to rename Johnsonburg as "Quay" to honor Matthew Quay, U.S. Senator. That effort failed in 1890.
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Like many towns in the 1920s and 1930s with organized crime, the borough carried the name of "Little Chicago."
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There were 1,292 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were
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There were 1,126 households, out of which 28% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were
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As of 2010, Johnsonburg had the third-least expensive median house price in the United States at $ 38,588.
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for the borough was $ 15,631. About 15.4% of families and 17.6% of the population were below the
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for the borough was $ 16,438. About 9.8% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the
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would do its covers. In later years, it would produce the paper used for the books in the
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mill still operating. In 1910, 4,334 people lived here. The population was 2,404 at the
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The major industry in Johnsonburg is paper, with the largest mill owned by the
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purchased the mill in 1925. By 1950, it was believed to be the largest
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visited during and after his presidency to fish with other retired
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generals that had lived there. Neighboring municipalities such as
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U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from 1022:National Register of Historic Places 888:National Register of Historic Places 733:, and 0.33% from two or more races. 666:, and 0.95% from two or more races. 334:National Register of Historic Places 1625:1891 establishments in Pennsylvania 187:0.04 sq mi (0.10 km) 179:2.88 sq mi (7.47 km) 171:2.92 sq mi (7.57 km) 1319:Municipalities and communities of 1066:"Census of Population and Housing" 399: 25: 1208:Stockman, Brian D. (2021-05-31). 802:and then in 2007 was acquired by 953:"ArcGIS REST Services Directory" 58: 49: 1220:from the original on 2024-01-05 814:in 2021 for $ 3 billion cash. 798:in February 2002 in a hostile 1: 980:. United States Census Bureau 955:. United States Census Bureau 907:Johnsonburg Elementary School 216:833.85/sq mi (322.00/km) 1270:. trulia.com. 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Johnsonburg
Borough

Location in Elk County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Elk County
Pennsylvania
41°29′38″N 78°40′47″W / 41.49389°N 78.67972°W / 41.49389; -78.67972
Country
State
Pennsylvania
County
Elk
Time zone
UTC-5
Eastern (EST)
DST
UTC-4
Zip code
Area code
814
FIPS code
Elk County
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Buffalo, New York
Domtar
2020 census
Johnsonburg Commercial Historic District
National Register of Historic Places
41°29′38″N 78°40′47″W / 41.49389°N 78.67972°W / 41.49389; -78.67972

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