Editing Glen Campbell, Pennsylvania

{{short description|Borough in Pennsylvania, US}}
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'''Glen Campbell''' is a [[Borough (Pennsylvania)|borough]] in [[Indiana County, Pennsylvania]], United States. The borough is located about 80 miles (135&nbsp;km) east of [[Pittsburgh]]. Glen Campbell only shares borders with two other municipalities; the townships of [[Banks Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania|Banks]] to the north, east and west, and [[Montgomery Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania|Montgomery]] to the south.

The population was 254 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="USCensusEst2020-2021">{{cite web |title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021 |url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |website=Census.gov |publisher=US Census Bureau |access-date=7 July 2022}}</ref>

==History==
The borough was named in 1889 for Cornelius Campbell, the first superintendent of the Glenwood Coal Company (''glen'' is the [[Scottish Gaelic language|Scottish]] word for ''valley''), which mined in that area. Glen Campbell became a borough on September 27, 1894. ″The petition for Glen Campbell to become a borough is dated March 5, 1894. The papers were presented to the grand jury and after hearing the parties, and a full investigation of the matter, it was found that the law, under Act of Assembly, had been complied with and the prayer of the petitioners was granted. It was authorized that the election be held annually, the third Tuesday of February, as provided by the constitution. The court decreed further that the first election be held October 13, 1894, at the wareroom of B. B. Kime, in the said borough, between the hours of eight o'clock A. M. and seven o'clock P. M., and designated S. J. Smith to give due notice of said election. The court appointed Andrew Patrick judge and William Lewis and D. I. Stadden inspectors.″<ref name="ReferenceA">Indiana County, Pennsylvania; her people, past and present, embracing a history of the county by Joshua Thompson Stewart Published 1913; Publisher Chicago, J. H. Beers & co.</ref>

Popular singer [[Glen Campbell]] visited Glen Campbell in 1971. The distinguished academic Glenn Campbell did also at some point.<ref name="The Indiana Gazette">The Indiana Gazette</ref>

[[Mike Menosky|Michael William Menosky]], a professional baseball player, also known as "Leaping Mike" for his speed and circus-like catches in the outfield, was born in Glen Campbell on October 16, 1894. At some point, the family moved about four miles away to Arcadia. Leaping Mike went on to play baseball from 1914 to 1930. He played for the Pittsburgh Rebels, [[Washington Senators (1901–60)|Washington Senators]], and the [[Boston Red Sox]]. He replaced [[Babe Ruth]] in left field after Babe Ruth was sold to the [[New York Yankees]], beginning what was referred to as "the curse" in [[Boston]].<ref name="The Indiana Gazette"/>

Glen Campbell, the first [[coal town]] in Indiana County, was founded in 1889. It was named for  Cornelius Campbell, the first superintendent of the Glenwood Coal Company, the enterprise which initiated mining operations in the area. The town experienced immediate growth and soon a number of coal companies were operating in and around the community. The Hillsdale Coal & Coke Company was formed in 1902 by H. E. Clark, J. D. Ake, S. H. Hicks and J. O. Clark. In 1905, The Clark Brothers Coal Mining Company was established by H. E. Clark, J. O. Clark and S. L. Clark.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>

In 1894, just five years after its inception, Glen Campbell was incorporated as a borough. The town quickly became the service, business, and shopping center for a number of smaller mining communities that sprang up in northern Indiana County.

By 1900 Glen Campbell was the third largest town in Indiana County. It also had the distinction of being the county's fastest-growing community. In fact, residents of the community felt it was plausible that the county seat would someday be moved to Glen Campbell.

The town was serviced by both the [[Pennsylvania Railroad|Pennsylvania]] and [[New York Central]] railroads. In addition to [[coal mining]], there were a number of lumber mills. In 1905 the Giant Electric Light, Heat, and Power Company opened operations in Glen Campbell. The company provided electricity to communities in northern Indiana and southern Clearfield counties.

Other industries included a brickyard which was established on the Cush Creek, a stream that flows through the community, and a cooper's shop which manufactured barrels. Later a battery factory was opened. There also were plans for the construction of a foundry and a furniture factory.

At its height of prosperity, the town had approximately sixty businesses. There was an [[opera]] house and a [[Nickelodeon (movie theater)|nickelodeon]]. The community boasted its own school system, which included a high school. There were a number of dentists and doctors. One doctor even operated an infirmary for the miners.
[[File:Glen Campbell, PA Capital Hotel.jpg|Glen Campbell, PA Capital Hotel|thumb]]

[[File:GC Baptist Church.jpg|GC Baptist Church|thumb]]

The borough had its own bank, the First National Bank of Glen Campbell. A number of newspapers were published in the town for instance, The Glen Campbell Comet, H. E. Williams, Publisher, and many social organizations sprang up.

Unfortunately, the bubble burst. Labor unrest, the decline in coal output, the depletion of timber stocks, and a number of disastrous fires left Glen Campbell in serious financial condition. The [[Great Depression]] dealt the town its final blow. The bank closed permanently, and a number of businesses either folded or moved elsewhere. The community never recovered.

Although its heyday has long since passed, the town still has the capability of attracting fame. It received national attention in 1971 when Glen Campbell, the [[country music]] singer, made a surprise visit. The trip was featured in a [[TV Guide]] article later that year.

Although no longer the size it once was, Glen Campbell continues to function in its own right. The town's fire company provides fire protection to a number of communities in the area. Its three churches ([[Methodist]], [[Baptist]], and [[Roman Catholic]]) all have active congregations. Social organizations include the [[American Legion]] and the Glen Campbell Fireman's Auxiliary. The town's post office still provides rural services to a large area surrounding the borough. There are a number of businesses, including some which are coal related, that call Glen Campbell home.
<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bestplaces.net/religion/city/pennsylvania/glen_campbell|title=Religion in Glen Campbell, Pennsylvania|access-date=2023-08-06}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.countyoffice.org/glen-campbell-volunteer-fire-company-glen-campbell-pa-d51/|title=Glen Campbell Volunteer Fire Company|access-date=2023-08-06}}</ref>

The [[Sen. Joseph O. Clark House]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2011.<ref name="nps">{{cite web|url=http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/listings/20110916.htm|title=National Register of Historic Places Listings|date=2011-09-16|work=Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 9/06/11 through 9/09/11|publisher=National Park Service|access-date=2011-12-04|archive-date=2014-02-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222140408/http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/listings/20110916.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> This house is located in the area referred to by locals as "Candy Bank" or 247 First Avenue. Joseph O. Clark was a state senator from 1921 to 1924 for the 37th district. He was a Republican. He was "Born in Montgomery Township, Indiana County, September 7, 1871, the son of John W. and Adah S. (Hiddlesen) Clark; educated in public schools; Dickinson Seminary (Williamsport); Germantown Academy; Eastman Business College, Poughkeepsie; partner in lumber business at Glen Campbell, Pa.; organizer and board member, First National Bank, Glen Campbell; elected president of same, 1905; investor and director of numerous coal, oil, water, glass, and electric companies throughout the United States; president of Royal Oil and Gas Co., 1936; elected to state Senate, 1921-1924; died July 21, 1936.″' <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/BiosHistory/MemBio.cfm?ID=4447&body=S | title=Joseph O Clark }}</ref>

==Geography==
Glen Campbell is located at {{coord|40|49|9|N|78|49|35|W|type:city}} (40.819052, -78.826327).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the borough has a total area of {{convert|0.9|sqmi|km2}}, all  land.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1900= 1628
|1910= 1099
|1920= 1059
|1930= 588
|1940= 612
|1950= 510
|1960= 400
|1970= 408
|1980= 352
|1990= 313
|2000= 306
|2010= 245
|2020= 254
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|estimate=253
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|footnote=Sources:<ref name="GR2" /><ref name="USDecennialCensus">{{cite web|title=Census of Population and Housing|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=11 December 2013}}</ref><ref name=CensusPopEst>{{cite web|title=Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|work=Population Estimates|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=11 December 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611010502/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|archive-date=June 11, 2013}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:42&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Oct 12, 2022}}</ref>
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US4229512 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 306 people, 109 households, and 74 families residing in the borough. The population density was {{convert|327.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 125 housing units at an average density of {{convert|133.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the borough was 100.00% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]].

There were 109 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $24,063, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $24,167 versus $14,688 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the borough was $12,039. About 9.6% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.2% of those sixty five or over.

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20041207172116/http://www.indianainfo.org/muni/glencampbell.html A little history and current contacts]

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