Monument

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

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Monument is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Centre County, Pennsylvania, with 171 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 758 ft (231 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Orviston, 2.6 miles W.

About Monument

Monument is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 150 at the 2010 census.

The economy of Monument was heavily dependent on the brick-works that Harbison-Walker Refractories built in approximately 1901. This produced refractory bricks, used to line furnaces. The brick-works closed in May 1953.

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Monument, PA population

Monument had 171 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census171
Density1,968 per sq mi (760 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Monument at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyCentre County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population171 (2020)
Land area0.09 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Coordinates41.1112° N, 77.7042° W
ZIP code16822
Census code (GEOID)4250760

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Frequently asked questions about Monument

What county is Monument in?

Monument is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Monument, PA?

171 people lived in Monument at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Monument, PA?

The ZIP code of Monument is 16822.

What is the elevation of Monument?

758 feet (231 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Monument?

Orviston (2.6 mi), Beech Creek (3.3 mi), Curtin (3.8 mi), Liberty (4.5 mi), Blanchard (6.0 mi).

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