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'Nanticoke' is a city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 10,955 at the 2000 census.
Nanticoke is where Samuel H. Kress opened his first store, which grew into the national S. H. Kress & Co. chain.
The Concrete City, built by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad's coal division in 1911 to house its workers, is located near the Hanover section of Nanticoke. Abandoned since 1924, it was designated an historic site in 1998, and its remains still stand as a tourist attraction. It is also popular for parties and paint ball games among locals.
Nanticoke is the birthplace of twelve-term U.S. Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski, a Democrat who represents Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district (which includes Nanticoke).
Kosciuszko Street in Nanticoke is famous for being the only road in the United States to have located on it institutions covering all educational levels. The Nanticoke Elementary/Middle/High Schools and the Luzerne County Community College are all located on Kosciuszko Street.
More recently, Nanticoke City officials voted unanimously to apply to the state for Act 47, or economically distressed city status. Nanticoke currently faces a projected $700,000 deficit in 2006, its revenues are flat and falling far behind expenses, and by September 2006, the city will be unable to even pay for essentials like salaries and benefits. Help from several sources may be on the horizon; however it may be some time before there will be enough revenue to correct the problem.
Current Officers in the city of Nanticoke
Mayor: John Bushko
Nanticoke is located at (41.199514, -75.999119).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.3 km² (3.6 mi²). 9.1 km² (3.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (3.05%) is water.
At its height in the 1930's the city of Nanticoke was home to over 27,000 People. As of the census of 2000, there were 10,955 people, 4,850 households, and 2,905 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,205.1/km² (3,124.0/mi²). There were 5,487 housing units at an average density of 603.6/km² (1,564.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.84% White, 0.27% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.
There were 4,850 households out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the city the population was spread out with 19.7% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,169, and the median income for a family was $35,444. Males had a median income of $30,125 versus $20,265 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,348. About 11.5% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.
Ancestries: Polish (49.7%), German (13.0%), Irish (10.8%), Italian (8.4%), Welsh (6.4%), Slovak (5.3%).
★ Pete Gray, the only one-armed man ever to play major league baseball, having lost his right arm in a childhood accident. His life depicted in the 1986 television production ''A Winner Never Quits''. There is a historical marker in the Hanover section of Nanticoke at Front and Center St. denoting the place of his birth.
★ Steve Bilko was 20 years old when he broke into professional baseball on September 22, 1949, with the St. Louis Cardinals.
★ Nick Adams, actor, (''Mister Roberts'', ''Rebel Without A Cause''), best known to audiences as Johnny Yuma of the TV series ''The Rebel''.
★ Albert Tannenbaum, member of Murder, Inc. was born in Nanticoke.
★ "Ski" Demski, founder and father to Superflag, The World's Largest Flag. (255 x 505 Ft), 2.8 football fields large, was hoisted on Hoover Dam for the Olympic Torch Relay Crossing. "Ski" and the Superflag made it into the 1997 Guinness Book of Records ® for the "Largest Flag in the World".
★ Billy Speary, 3 Time National AAU Golden Gloves Boxing champ Billy Speary held 15 titles & fought the best in the world. Original newpaper, magazine articles & press photos follow his career.
City Of Nanticoke Website, contains history, more external links, and current news.
★ http://www.nanticokecity.com/
Some local businesses
★ http://www.nanticokepa.com/Businesses.htm
Historical marker for the Concrete City in the Hanover section of Nanticoke.
★ http://www.explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=632
Billy Spear Website, contains information and records for Billy Speary.
★ http://www.speary.com/
Greater Nanticoke Area's Website, includes grade from K-12.
★ http://www.gnasd.com
"Ski" Demski Website, contains overview of the accomplishments of "Ski"
★ http://www.superflag.com/doc/overview.htm
| Contents |
| Trivia |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Population trends |
| Notable natives and residents |
| External links |
Trivia
Nanticoke is where Samuel H. Kress opened his first store, which grew into the national S. H. Kress & Co. chain.
The Concrete City, built by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad's coal division in 1911 to house its workers, is located near the Hanover section of Nanticoke. Abandoned since 1924, it was designated an historic site in 1998, and its remains still stand as a tourist attraction. It is also popular for parties and paint ball games among locals.
Nanticoke is the birthplace of twelve-term U.S. Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski, a Democrat who represents Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district (which includes Nanticoke).
Kosciuszko Street in Nanticoke is famous for being the only road in the United States to have located on it institutions covering all educational levels. The Nanticoke Elementary/Middle/High Schools and the Luzerne County Community College are all located on Kosciuszko Street.
More recently, Nanticoke City officials voted unanimously to apply to the state for Act 47, or economically distressed city status. Nanticoke currently faces a projected $700,000 deficit in 2006, its revenues are flat and falling far behind expenses, and by September 2006, the city will be unable to even pay for essentials like salaries and benefits. Help from several sources may be on the horizon; however it may be some time before there will be enough revenue to correct the problem.
Current Officers in the city of Nanticoke
Mayor: John Bushko
City Council: Joseph Dougherty, Brent Makarczyk, James Litchkofski, and William O'Malley
City Treasurer: Al Wytoshek
City Controller: Kevin Coughlin
City Solicitor: Attorney Keith Saunders
City Clerk: Anthony T. Margelewicz
Fiscal Manager: Holly M. Quinn
Building Inspector/Code Enforcemen: Andy Kratz/George Pavelitz
Deputy Code Enforcement: Sgt. Kevin Grevera
Special Events Coordinator/Civic Pride: Yvonne Bozinski
Geography
Nanticoke is located at (41.199514, -75.999119).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.3 km² (3.6 mi²). 9.1 km² (3.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (3.05%) is water.
Demographics
At its height in the 1930's the city of Nanticoke was home to over 27,000 People. As of the census of 2000, there were 10,955 people, 4,850 households, and 2,905 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,205.1/km² (3,124.0/mi²). There were 5,487 housing units at an average density of 603.6/km² (1,564.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.84% White, 0.27% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.
There were 4,850 households out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the city the population was spread out with 19.7% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,169, and the median income for a family was $35,444. Males had a median income of $30,125 versus $20,265 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,348. About 11.5% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.
Ancestries: Polish (49.7%), German (13.0%), Irish (10.8%), Italian (8.4%), Welsh (6.4%), Slovak (5.3%).
Population trends
| 1900 12,116 | 1910 18,877 | 1920 22,614 | 1940 24,387 |
Notable natives and residents
★ Pete Gray, the only one-armed man ever to play major league baseball, having lost his right arm in a childhood accident. His life depicted in the 1986 television production ''A Winner Never Quits''. There is a historical marker in the Hanover section of Nanticoke at Front and Center St. denoting the place of his birth.
★ Steve Bilko was 20 years old when he broke into professional baseball on September 22, 1949, with the St. Louis Cardinals.
★ Nick Adams, actor, (''Mister Roberts'', ''Rebel Without A Cause''), best known to audiences as Johnny Yuma of the TV series ''The Rebel''.
★ Albert Tannenbaum, member of Murder, Inc. was born in Nanticoke.
★ "Ski" Demski, founder and father to Superflag, The World's Largest Flag. (255 x 505 Ft), 2.8 football fields large, was hoisted on Hoover Dam for the Olympic Torch Relay Crossing. "Ski" and the Superflag made it into the 1997 Guinness Book of Records ® for the "Largest Flag in the World".
★ Billy Speary, 3 Time National AAU Golden Gloves Boxing champ Billy Speary held 15 titles & fought the best in the world. Original newpaper, magazine articles & press photos follow his career.
External links
City Of Nanticoke Website, contains history, more external links, and current news.
★ http://www.nanticokecity.com/
Some local businesses
★ http://www.nanticokepa.com/Businesses.htm
Historical marker for the Concrete City in the Hanover section of Nanticoke.
★ http://www.explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=632
Billy Spear Website, contains information and records for Billy Speary.
★ http://www.speary.com/
Greater Nanticoke Area's Website, includes grade from K-12.
★ http://www.gnasd.com
"Ski" Demski Website, contains overview of the accomplishments of "Ski"
★ http://www.superflag.com/doc/overview.htm
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