Greencastle, Pennsylvania
Greencastle: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Greencastle is a city located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,996 and a population density of 2,513 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,989 inhabitants.
The city was created 242 years ago in 1781.
Quick Facts about Greencastle
| Population : | 3,989 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Franklin County |
| Area : | 1.59 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,926 feet / 587 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1782 (242 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 16:56:35 (26th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 17225 |
| Density : | 2,509 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Greencastle is located at 39°47'25"N 77°43'40"W (39.7903700, -77.7277700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Greencastle decreased by 0.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,996 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,997 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,014 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,022 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,025 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,017 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,020 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,017 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,997 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,986 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,989 | 0.08% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Greencastle
1 Antrim Township Community Park
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2 Fun Castle
3054 Buchanan Trail E, Greencastle, PA 17225, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Jerome R. King Playground
240 N Carlisle St, Greencastle, PA 17225, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Martins Mill Bridge Park
3505 E Weaver Rd, Greencastle, PA 17225, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Enoch Brown Memorial Park
2730 Enoch Brown Rd, Greencastle, PA 17225, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Greencastle
1 Snyder Amusements Inc
3435 Sportsmans Rd, Greencastle, PA 17225, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Greencastle (10)
People born in Greencastle, including governor of Michigan Robert McClelland, diplomat Henry P. Fletcher, baseball player George Goetz, .
List
- James Xavier McLanahan (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1809
- King Lear (American baseball player) he was born in 23/01/1891
- Robert Allison (American politician) he was born in 10/03/1777
- Stanley Dunbar Embick (United States general) he was born in 22/01/1877
- James N. Huston (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1849
- Togie Pittinger (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 12/01/1872
- Jacob Snively he was born in 01/01/1809
Schools in Greencastle
College & universities near Greencastle, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162681 | Purdue University Global-Hagerstown | Hagerstown (MD) | 21742 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Greencastle, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAG | Hagerstown, MD | 123 West Franklin Street | BUS |
| HNK | Hancock, MD | 434 East Main Street | BUS |
| MRB | Martinsburg station | 229 East Martin St. | RAIL |
| FRC | Frederick, MD | 100 South East Street | RAIL |
| FRR | Frederick Airport, MD | 1341 Hughes Ford Road | BUS |
Post offices near Greencastle
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Greencastl Post Office | Greencastle (PA) | 17225 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Greencastle , Indiana city in Indiana with a population of 10,338 people.
Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg | 21,231 | Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Waynesboro | 10,906 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Old Forge | 7,838 | City in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Salem | 6,367 | Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
| Charlestown | 6,328 | Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania |
| Saint Thomas | 6,039 | Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania |
| Quincy | 5,451 | City in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Wayne Heights | 2,545 | Census designated place |
| Mount Union | 2,312 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Brownsville | 2,203 | Borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lurgan | 2,173 | City in United States of America |
| Metal | 1,857 | Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania |
| Mont Alto | 1,729 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Mercersburg | 1,527 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Marion | 1,269 | Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Concord | 1,268 | Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Greencastle distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
