Hershey is an

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and

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(CDP) in Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is home to

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, which was founded by candy magnate Milton S. Hershey, and Hersheypark, an amusement park. The community is located east of

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and is part of the Harrisburg metropolitan area. Hershey has no legal status as an incorporated municipality, and all its municipal services are provided by Derry Township. The population was 13,858 at the 2020 census.U.S. Census Bureau (2020).
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" Retrieved November 11, 2021. Hershey is also located north of

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, southwest of Allentown and northwest of

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History

Early settlement

In the beginning of its colonization, many of

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’s settlers occupied the land not through acquiring the legal rights, but by building on any unclaimed land they found. In 1681, King Charles II granted a large piece of his North American land holdings along the

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coast to

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to offset debts he owed Penn's father, the admiral and politician Sir William Penn. Penn's promise of spiritual tolerance and governmental participation brought many immigrants to the region. The first settlers to live near Hershey came from two distinct nationalities, the Scotch-Irish and the German Palatinates. The Scotch-Irish immigrants left their homelands due to a number of political and economic atrocities by Queen Anne, who persecuted anyone who refused to conform to the

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. The mountains of

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and the valleys of frontier Pennsylvania drew the attention of these settlers, who were joined by

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and

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Scottish Highlanders who fled due to similar reasons. Naturally, the Scots were clannish, and tended not to mix with the other ethnic groups settling the area at the same time. They were also politically minded, and became involved in local governments quickly after settling in the area. The Scotch-Irish established several Presbyterian churches as they moved westward across the state, including the Derry Presbyterian Church in Old Derry Village near the head of the

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. Prominent attendants included the Clarks, Campbells, Blacks, Boyds, Roland Chambers, James Hamilton, James Harris, William McCord, John Mitchell, and Malcom Kar. The land on which the present Derry Church is situated was given by John, Thomas, and Richard Penn, the sons of William Penn and Proprietors of Pennsylvania. The old Session House was built in 1732 and enclosed in glass in 1929 for preservation by Milton S. Hershey. Hershey PA Old Derry PHS261

Early Scotch-Irish surnames in the Derry Township area included Hayes, Wilson, Harris, Clark, Wallace, McDonald, Logan, Davidson, Wray, McCallen, and Robinson. The German Palatinates, later called the "

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," had similarly left their homelands and for a number of reasons, namely political oppression, religious persecution, and economic poverty. Like the Scotch-Irish, the Germans kept to themselves and did not interfere with settlers of other backgrounds. Most of these settlers were farmers, and they flourished in rural areas. Unlike the Scotch-Irish, the Germans were not politically minded, and they had no qualms with the English governing them. A majority of the Germans did not leave Pennsylvania, but stayed to work the rich soil. Throughout the parts of Pennsylvania that had already been settled, German was the prominently spoken language, surpassing English. This encouraged more German settlers to lay down roots in Pennsylvania more so than in the other colonies. The Pennsylvania frontier proved dangerous to early settlers. The

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, which decimated the area, forced the construction of a series of forts along the Blue Mountains. During its most famous stage, the Delawares, who aligned with the French, marched down the Blue Mountains to raid the settlers. At the time of the American Revolution, the settlers of the Derry Township area were enthusiastic about a war for freedom, as evidenced by early protestors and adoption of a list of patriotic resolves on 25 July, 1776, signed by Scotch-Irish and Germans alike. The land on which Hershey sits on was originally patented by James Campbell in the north (in 1741) and James Galbraith in the northwest (in 1744). The center of Hershey was warranted and surveyed to John Carver (in 1761), but that tract of land wasn't patented until April 18, 1878. It was patented by John Snyder, Peter Shenk, Philip Brown, John Bordner, David Lehman, David K. Landis, Anthony Greiner, and Jonas Allwine. Other communities in the area included Palmstown (now

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), Campbelltown, Millerstown (now Annville), Middletown, and Fredrickstown (now Hummelstown).

Transportation

Transportation from one settlement to the next was essential if either settlement wanted to grow. Turnpike companies were chartered to create improved roads to better facilitate the movement of goods from town to town. Governor Thomas McKean authorized the formation of the Berks and Dauphin Turnpike in 1805 to connect the cities of

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and Hummelstown. The Downingtown, Ephrata and

Pike, which was commonly known as the Horseshoe Pike, was chartered in 1803 and completed 1819 and ran through Derry.

Education

The Pennsylvania Germans and Scotch-Irish were hesitant to accept the idea of free or public schools. They respected education, but associated it with the church, not the state. The enactment of the Free School Act in 1834, entitled "An Act to Establish a General System of Education by Common Schools" was the first great victory for public schools. In 1893, free textbooks and supplies were provided by state law in all Pennsylvania public schools. The first compulsory school attendance law for children was enacted in 1895, but there were many legal exceptions. Education has since been served by the Derry Township School District.

Founding of Hershey

Using the proceeds from the 1900 sale of the Lancaster Caramel Company, Milton S. Hershey acquired farmland roughly 30 miles (50 km) northwest of Lancaster, near his birthplace in Derry Township. The factory was in the center of a dairy farmland near Derry Church, but with Hershey's support, houses, businesses, churches and a transportation infrastructure accreted around the plant. The area around the factory eventually became known as the

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of Hershey, Pennsylvania. The town was officially founded in 1903 and completed in 1905, namely for the company’s workers, and their homes had modern amenities such as electricity, indoor plumbing, and central heating. The town had a public trolley system, a free school to educate the children of employees, a free

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to train orphaned and underprivileged boys, and later an

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, golf courses, community center, hotel, zoo, and a sports area. The purpose was to provide "a perfect American town in a bucolic natural setting, where healthy, right-living, and well-paid workers lived in safe, happy homes." In 1905, Milton Hershey began constructing a theme park for his workers which he named " Hershey Park." It officially opened to the public on Memorial Day, May 30, 1906. Located along the banks of Spring Creek, the park was an ideal spot for picnicking, boating, and canoeing, and featured graceful trees and wooded groves. ZooAmerica, formerly the Hershey Zoo, was added to the park in 1910 and housed Milton Hershey's own animals. The public trolley system was built in 1908 in the form of a street railway and provided the citizens easy access to other towns and cities in the area. On 15 November 1909, Milton and Catherine Hershey created and endowed the Hershey Industrial School. Hershey, who had no children of his own, sought to provide underprivileged boys with the education and skills needed to succeed in the real world. Milton S. Hershey established Hershey Entertainment and Resorts as Hershey Estates in 1927 to distinguish his chocolate manufacturing company from his other business ventures. The Pennsylvania State Police Academy was also opened in Hershey the same year.

Growth and tourism

Many of the town's structures were built and financed during the

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as part of Hershey's "Great Building Campaign" to provide jobs. This helped transform the town into a major tourist attraction that continues to grow in popularity each year. Many of Hershey's acclaimed projects include: Hershey Country Club, opened 1930 The Hotel Hershey, opened May 1933 Hershey Theatre, opened September 1933 Hersheypark Arena, opened 1936 Hersheypark Stadium, opened May 1939 From 1930 to 1936, Milton Hershey had spent more than $10 million on building up Hershey, Pennsylvania, but he reduced hours of his employees and stopped paying annual bonuses. In 1937, a strike and occupation at the chocolate factory ended violently when some strikers were severely beaten by a rally loyal to the company. Hershey established The M.S. Hershey Foundation in 1935 as a small, private charitable foundation to provide educational and cultural opportunities for local residents. The foundation supports the Hershey Story Museum, originally the Hershey American Indian Museum, Hershey Gardens, Hershey Theatre, and Hershey Community Archives.

Since the 1960s

In 1903, Hershey consisted of around 700 people. By 1920, the population had increased to 1,500 people. By 1960, the population increased to over 7,000 people. In 1963, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center was founded as the site of Pennsylvania State University’s College of Medicine. The College enrolled its first students in 1967 and has conferred 2,182 doctor of medicine degrees. The Hershey Motor Lodge (now the Hershey Lodge) was opened in 1967 and is known as "The Great American Meeting Place."

Geography

Hershey is located in southeastern Dauphin County, in the center and eastern parts of Derry Township. It is bordered to the east by Palmdale (also in Derry Township) and by Campbelltown (in South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County). To the west is the borough of Hummelstown. Over half the population of Derry Township lives within the Hershey CDP. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Hershey CDP has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.41%, is water.

Demographics

2020

As of the 2020 census, there were 13,858 people living there. Hershey was made up of 82.3% White, 5.5% Asian, 2.7% African American, and 1.1% in other categories. 10.7% identify as Hispanic or Latino.

2010

As of the 2010 census, there were 14,257 people living there. Hershey was made up of 83.5% White, 6.6% Asian, 6.2% African American, and 3.5% in other categories. 3.4% identify as Hispanic or Latino.

Transportation

U.S. Route 422, also known as Chocolate Avenue, runs through the center of Hershey, and

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, also known as Governor Road, passes south of the center. The two highways merge at the western end of Hershey at an interchange with Pennsylvania Route 39. US 422 leads east to

, and US 322 leads southeast to Ephrata and west to

, the state capital. Route 39 provides access to Hersheypark and Chocolate World, located in the northern part of the CDP, and continues north to

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at Skyline View. Hershey is accessible via Harrisburg International Airport, approximately to the southwest.

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's '' Keystone Service'' provides frequent rail service to the nearby towns of Middletown (9 miles),

(13 miles) and Elizabethtown Amtrak Station (11 miles), as well as its eastern terminus in

(95 miles). CAT and LT (formerly known as COLT) provide bus service. From 1944 to 1981, Hershey had its own small general aviation

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on the front lawn of the Milton Hershey Middle School.
URL last accessed October 28, 2015.

Climate

Hershey has a

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(''Dfa''), as is very common in Pennsylvania. Temperatures can reach up to 95 °F in the summer, and fall below 20 °F in the winter. The

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s are 6b and 7a.

Education

* Derry Township School District, public school district ** Hershey High School, public high school *The Vista School, state-approved, private school for autistic students aged 3 to 21 years * Milton Hershey School, private philanthropic school founded in 1909 by chocolate magnate Milton Hershey to serve poor children. Currently serves children from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade * Penn State University College of Medicine, a medical school affiliated with Hershey Medical Center

Sports

Hershey was once home to the Hershey Wildcats of the

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, a professional

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team. The team folded after the 2001 season when its owners decided that it would not be successful financially. The Wildcats were named after a popular roller-coaster in Hersheypark. Hershey was also home to the Hershey Impact over the NPSL

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league.

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player

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scored 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a regular season game played at Hersheypark Arena in 1962; his effort remains a single-game record for the league. Elizabethtown College hosted the 2015 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center.

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, the American soccer player who plays for

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of Italy’s

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and the

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, is from Hershey.

Points of interest

The community is home to

, which makes the well-known

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and Hershey's Kisses and is the parent company of the H. B. Reese Candy Company, manufacturer of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Hershey's Chocolate World is a factory store and virtual tour ride of the Hershey Company. The original Hershey Chocolate Factory, located downtown alongside Chocolate Avenue, was closed in 2012 due to high operational costs. Although many of the former factory buildings have been demolished, several were converted to modern office space. Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company owns and operates Hersheypark, Hersheypark Stadium, and other attractions such as ZooAmerica and Hershey Gardens, and is a major employer of the community and surrounding area. Every October since 1955, the Antique Automobile Club of America have hosted the AACA Eastern Fall Meet here. Usually referred to simply as "Hershey", this is often claimed to be the world's largest automotive swap meet. The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the Milton Hershey School for underprivileged youth are also located in Hershey. The Pennsylvania State Police Academy is located north along Hersheypark Drive. In addition, the Derry Township Police Department is a nationally recognized law enforcement agency. Hershey is also home to four world-class golf courses, a few museums, The Hotel Hershey, and an opulent spa. Hersheypark Stadium hosts concerts and sporting events, with a capacity of 30,000. It is also the venue of the Cocoa Bean Game between the Hershey High School and Milton S. Hershey High School football teams. * AACA Museum, operated by the Antique Automobile Club of America * GIANT Center, home of the

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* Hershey Area Playhouse * Hershey Cemetery * Hershey Center for Applied Research * Hershey Country Club * Hershey Gardens * Hershey Lodge and Convention Center * Hershey Museum * Hershey Public Library * Hershey Recreation Center * Hershey Theatre * Hershey's Chocolate World * Hersheypark * Hersheypark Arena * Hersheypark Stadium * Hershey-Derry Township Historical Society * Hotel Hershey * Indian Echo Caverns * Milton Hershey School * Milton S. Hershey Mansion * Parkview Cross Country Course * Tanger Outlets * The Hershey Story * Tröegs Brewing Company * ZooAmerica

In popular culture

Hershey Park plays a large role in the '' American Dad'' episode " May the Best Stan Win" where Stan must fight his cyborg clone for the affection of his wife Francine. The episode includes a musical number called "At Hershey Park" sung by a chorus of back-up singers at the park. In ''

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'',

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was raised in a brothel in Hershey. In ''

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'' episode " Homerland", Homer says: "I’ve never prayed to a city in my life and if I did it’d be Hershey, Pennsylvania." Hershey was also mentioned in ''The Good Doctor'', when it was revealed that Shaun Murphy's (main character) love interest, Lea (played by Paige Spara) is moving to Hershey, Pa. to work in her family's auto body shop. In the American ensemble procedural series, '' 9-1-1'', Hershey is where siblings Evan "Buck" Buckley ( Oliver Stark) and Maddie Buckley (

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) spent most of their childhoods. In Season Four, Episode 5, "Buck Begins", it is revealed that the family moved to Hershey from a different

town when Buck was a young baby due to the death of their brother Daniel.

Notable people

* Valarie Allman is a

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athlete specializing in the

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. * Brian Baker, actor *

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, director at McCormick & Company and former CEO and president of Hershey Company * Michele Buck, CEO and president of the Hershey Company * Scott Campbell, professional

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player in

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(NFL) * Gigi Cesarè, actress and recording artist * Deesha Dyer, White House Social Secretary * Garry Gilliam, former Penn State University and former

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offensive linesman * Milton S. Hershey, confectioner and philanthropist * Lois Herr, progressive activist * Geofrey Hildrew, film & television editor and director * John Huzvar, professional football player in NFL * Jules Jordan, film director and actor * Nellie King, former Major League Baseball pitcher for

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, professional baseball player in Major League Baseball * George M. Leader,

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* Trymaine Lee,

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-winning journalist and national reporter for

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* Mark Malkoff, comedian and writer * David Nolan, Stanford University swimmer * The Ocean Blue, alternative rock band, formed in Hershey. * Steven Pasquale, television and stage actor * John D. Payne, state Congressman *

, soccer player for

and

* Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Academy Award-winning actress * H.B. Reese, inventor of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and founder of the H.B. Reese Candy Company, lived and built his two candy factories in Hershey. *

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, American missionary * Joe Senser, former NFL tight end for

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and former board member of the

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and Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company * John B. Sollenberger, sports and entertainment executive * Andrew Joseph Stack III, who flew a Piper Dakota airplane into an IRS building in

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as a tax protest in 2010 * Jay Taylor, professional football player in NFL * Dave Twardzik, professional basketball player in NBA * Chris Villarrial, professional football player in the NFL and head football coach at Saint Francis University * Richard Winters, U.S. Army major * Michelle Wolf, comedian * Warren Zeiders, American country singer

References

External links

Hershey Community Archives website

Preserve Hershey organization

The Sun newspaper

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