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James W. Loewen (1942-2021)

We mourn the loss of our friend and colleague and remain committed to the work he began.

Selingsgrove

Pennsylvania

Basic Information

Type of Place
Independent City or Town
Metro Area
Politics c. 1860?
Don’t Know
Unions, Organized Labor?
Don’t Know

Sundown Town Status

Sundown Town in the Past?
Possible
Was there an ordinance?
Don't Know
Sign?
Don’t Know
Year of Greatest Interest
Still Sundown?
Don’t Know

Census Information

The available census data from 1860 to the present
Total White Black Asian Native Hispanic Other BHshld
1860
1870
1880
1890
1900
1910
1920
1930
1940
1950
1960 3948 0
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020

Method of Exclusion

  • Unknown

Main Ethnic Group(s)

  • Unknown

Group(s) Excluded

  • Black

Comments

Email 1/2008 nearby resident

Selinsgrove has been accused of being racist because of the lack of black residents. However, from my knowledge of the town, the population doesn’t keep blacks out – basically, black families just don’t move there. There are some black families – the father of one is an excellent high school teacher who has organized a “tolerance” troupe (high school students) that travels around the area putting on performances and discussing topics in other school districts. I live in an adjacent town (I have no love for Selinsgrove, so I am not defending them for any reason other than I feel the reputation is unfair.)