Cove Gap, Pennsylvania

39°51′57″N 77°56′33″W / 39.86583°N 77.94250°W / 39.86583; -77.94250CountryUnited StatesStatePennsylvaniaCountyFranklinIncorporatedMay 30, 1795Area • Total0.922 sq mi (2.39 km²)Elevation239 ft (73 m)Population • Total64 • Estimate 64Time zoneUTC-5 (EST) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)

Cove Gap is an unincorporated community in Peters Township in Franklin County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.^[3] The community is located along Pennsylvania Route 16 in the western portion of the township, near Buchanan's Birthplace State Park.

History

In 1878, Cove Gap had approximately 50 inhabitants.^[4] A post office called Cove Gap was established in 1923, and remained in operation until 1938.^[5]

Buchanan's Birthplace State Park is located in Cove Gap and honors the 15th President of the United States, James Buchanan, who was born near the site on April 23, 1791.^[6]

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1860	50		—
1870	107		114.0%
1880	100		−6.5%
1890	109		9.0%
1900	20		−81.7%
1910	59		195.0%
1920	69		16.9%
1930	60		−13.0%
1940	68		13.3%
1950	201		195.6%
1960	156		−22.4%
1970	79		−49.4%
1980	78		−1.3%
1990	69		−11.5%
2000	68		−1.4%
2010	64		−5.9%
2016 (est.)	64		0.0%

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