Middletown, Historic borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Middletown stretches along the Susquehanna River, covering 2.08 square miles of land with Main Street connecting to Harrisburg and Elizabethtown.
Founded in 1755, Middletown received its name due to its strategic location halfway between Lancaster and Carlisle, facilitating wagon travel during colonial times.
The Middletown Area Historical Society maintains a museum and visitor center, preserving local heritage through exhibitions and educational programs.
Penn State Harrisburg campus provides higher education opportunities while the Middletown Area School District serves the local student population.
The borough sits north of Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant, which experienced a significant incident in 1979 leading to widespread evacuations.
Location: Dauphin County
Inception: 1755
Website: http://middletownborough.com
GPS coordinates: 40.19860,-76.72940
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53
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