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Statistics & Facts
The Pennsylvania state capital is Harrisburg.
The population of Philipsburg is approximately 2770 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 1,530 (1990), 1317 (2010).
The amount of land area in Philipsburg is 2.916 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.028 sq kilometers.
The distance from Philipsburg to Washington DC is 151 miles.
The distance to the Pennsylvania state capital is 82 miles. (as the crow flies)
Philipsburg is positioned 40.89 degrees north of the equator and 78.21 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Philipsburg Community News
Alley Popper staged train crash - 1914
My grandfather was involved in the Alley Popper staged train crash in or
around 1914. The crash was filmed and used in many old western movies. He
sold popcorn to the spectators and acted as a victim after the crash. I
would like to get a copy of the footage to review with my family. Several
cameras were set up and different footage may appear in several films.
What info may be available through your resources. Possibly names of films,
a local R.R. enthusiast, Historians that would have info or possibly some
individuals that were involved as well.
My Grandfather Homer Maney passed away in 1989, he told me this story and
at the time I did not have the resources to locate any supporting info,
with the internet and the worldwide connection, now it may be possible.
If anyone can help me, please email me at:
dmaney@ptd.net
Thank you, Doug Maney
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