Carlisle, PA

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland county, is 48 miles W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 68 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The town, which is located in the Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle area, has 17,970 residents.

Carlisle History

The community of Carlisle, which was founded in 1751 by a group of Scots-Irish immigrants, was named after the town of Carlisle in England. The community was originally part of Lancaster County, and was officially incorporated on April 13, 1782. It was an important location during the Whiskey Rebellion when George Washington's troops assembled in Carlisle. In the Battle of Carlisle, on July 1, 1863, the community suffered an artillery attack launched by the Confederates. The Carlisle Indian Industrial School, established in the late 1870s, trained Native Americans to be "civilized" in accordance with the ways of white men. Among the well known residents of Carlisle were the Revolutionary War heroine Molly Pitcher, and the Olympic athlete Jim Thorpe.

Carlisle and Nearby Attractions

• John Harris Mansion
• State Museum of Pennsylvania
• Little Buffalo State Park
• Kings Gap Environmental Education and Training Center
• Williams Grove Amusement Park

Things To Do In Carlisle

The State Museum of Pennsylvania houses over 3 million artifacts depicting the history of Pennsylvania. The Freight Station Museum is another museum showcasing exhibits of historical significance. The National Apple Museum includes a recreated 19th century farm kitchen and early orchard photographs. Recreational activities like boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, and picnicking can be enjoyed at the Gifford Pinchot State Park, Colonel Denning State Park, Caledonia State Park, and Little Buffalo State Park.

Carlisle Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Harrisburg International Airport.

Carlisle Higher Education

Carlisle is home to the Penn State Dickinson School of Law, Dickinson College, and U.S. Army War College. Messiah College, and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are nearby.

High Points

Carlisle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 10%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Carlisle, PA

Comparing Carlisle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Carlisle Almanac

Carlisle Climate

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• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Carlisle Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Carlisle, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Carlisle Public Libraries

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Carlisle Hospitals

CARLISLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Proprietary)
45 SPRINT STREET
(717) 249-1212
Emergency Service: Yes

Carlisle High Schools (2004)

CARLISLE AREA HS
717-240-6800
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,722 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Carlisle Colleges

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Dickinson College

The Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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