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A history waiting to be writtenNo old photos of Elderton are in the public archives yet. The rest are in attics and albums.Deep rootsEstablished in 1822: 204 years of Elderton.Old housesHalf of Elderton’s homes were built before 1959.

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Elderton, in brief

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Elderton is a borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 334 at the 2020 census.

Elderton was established in 1822. Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population fell from 356 to 334 (-6%).

Intro from Wikipedia. Population: U.S. Census Bureau.

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2016Route 422 oct 2014 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (3)

2015Route 422 - panoramio (29)

2015Elderton Plumcreek Park Community Building

2010US Route 422 - Pennsylvania

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