Mapleton
About the Borough
Founded
The Borough of Mapleton was founded in 1858 when the Pennsylvania Railroad extended their line to the area and founded the town of Mapleton naming it after a large grove of maple trees in which the new town would be situated within.
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The town was originally named Mapleton Depot as it was an integral stop along the railroad especially for the areas rich sand and brick industry.
Once Bustling Now Quaint
The borough was once a hub for both the sand and brick industry as it was home to many workers of the brickyards of Mount Union. Years ago, the borough had a train station, a hotel and much more.
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After a series of train derailments destroyed a section of town and the brickyards of Mount Union had closed Mapleton slowly went from a once bustling town, to a rather quiet neighborhood, although it is still home to the U.S. Silica plant (formally Pennsylvania Glass Sand) and the Mapleton Feed Mill, one of if not the oldest business in Huntingdon County.
Mapleton Today
Today, the Borough of Mapleton is home to roughly 400 people according to a recent census. The town is also home to a single restaurant, a swimming pool, post office, the U.S. Silica plant, and the Mill.
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The town is quaint and quiet mostly but many of the older residents still talk about the town that used to be.
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As the council, our goal is to move Mapleton forward and updating things while not forgetting our heritage and roots.
