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Introduction to Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, in Snyder county, is 58 miles NW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 103 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland.The town has a population of approximately 5,383.
Selinsgrove History
Selinsgrove, which is named after its' founder, Captain Anthony Selin, was established in 1787. Selin fought with George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. The region around Selinsgrove witnessed violence when the Europeans settled there. The Penns Creek Massacre, which occurred in 1755, left fourteen settlers dead. John Jacob Leroy was also assassinated by the Native Indians near Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania in the same year.
Selinsgrove and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Selinsgrove
Joseph Priestley's manor, which was constructed in 1794, is accessible from the city. Priestley is credited with discovering oxygen and his laboratory may be seen in the house. The nearby Slifer House Museum houses exhibits in a restored Victorian house. The marker that commemorates the Penns Creek Massacre lies to the north of the city. Group tenting and picnicking opportunities are available at the McCall Dam State Park, which features an abandoned dam that was constructed on White Deer Creek in 1860. Activities including hiking and picnicking may be enjoyed at Milton State Park on the Susquehanna River.
Selinsgrove Transportation
Williamsport Regional is the nearest airport.
Selinsgrove Higher Education
Susquehanna University is located in Selinsgrove. Bucknell University and Bloomsburg University are situated close to the city.
Selinsgrove strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Selinsgrove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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