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53-582: Ollie's stores feature its namesake co-founder Ollie Rosenberg, in the form of humorous caricatures throughout its stores' interiors, merchandising displays and on its logo and exterior signage. Rosenberg, a Harrisburg area realtor and entrepreneur, died in 1996 at age 75. The first store was opened in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania , just outside Harrisburg . In 2008, the chain consolidated its four distribution warehouses into one located in York, Pennsylvania . In 2014,

106-481: A concurrency with US 11 on West High Street, passing between the railroad tracks to the north and businesses to the south. The railroad tracks head further to the north and the road continues east through the campus of Dickinson College , passing to the north of a few homes and businesses. US 11/PA 641 runs through more of the college campus and comes to an intersection with PA 74 , at which point that route joins US 11/PA 641 on West High Street. The three routes head into

159-591: A few businesses and comes to an intersection with PA 997 . At this point, PA 997 turns east for a concurrency with PA 641 before it splits to the north. PA 641 continues east and leaves Roxbury, where it becomes Newburg Road and heads east-northeast through farmland with some trees and residences, passing through the community of Otterbein. After crossing Laughlin Run, this route enters Hopewell Township in Cumberland County and continues through agricultural areas with

212-463: A few homes. PA 641 enters the borough of Newburg and becomes West Main Street, passing homes and forming a one-block concurrency with PA 696 . The road crosses High Street and becomes East Main Street, running past more residences before leaving Newburg for Hopewell Township again. Here, the route becomes Newville Road and runs east-northeast through farmland with scattered homes. PA 641 heads east into

265-459: A household in the borough was $ 45,200, and the median income for a family was $ 54,228. Males had a median income of $ 37,130 versus $ 27,940 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 22,812. About 2.4% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over. Mechanicsburg was named after a settlement of mechanics who made and repaired Conestoga wagons in

318-650: A junction with PA 997 in Roxbury . PA 641 heads into the agricultural Cumberland Valley and enters Cumberland County , where it intersects PA 696 in Newburg and PA 233 in Newville before reaching Carlisle . In Carlisle, the route runs concurrent with US 11 and PA 74 on High Street and crosses PA 34 in the center of town. East of here, PA 641 has an interchange with Interstate 81 (I-81) and heads to Mechanicsburg , where it intersects PA 114 . The route continues through

371-411: A mix of fields and woods and crosses Conodoguinet Creek , curving northeast and heading into North Newton Township . The road becomes Greenspring Road and runs east through a mix of farms, woods, and homes. The route reaches the community of Green Spring and turns northeast, running through more rural areas with some development. PA 641 becomes the border between North Newton Township to the north and

424-448: A short distance to the south of Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg . PA 641 passes under a Norfolk Southern branch line serving the naval facility and continues through developed areas. The route comes to a partial interchange with the US 11/ PA 581 freeway ( Capital Beltway ), with access to northbound US 11/eastbound PA 581 and from southbound US 11/westbound PA 581. Past this interchange,

477-668: A trustee), the first women's college in Pennsylvania to grant degrees in arts and sciences. The Mechanicsburg Commercial Historic District , Irving Female College , Cumberland Valley Railroad Station and Station Master's House , Adam Orris House , and Simpson Street School are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has its headquarters in Hampden Township , Cumberland County , near Mechanicsburg. Mechanicsburg lies in

530-820: Is a state route that is located in Central Pennsylvania in the United States . The route is 57.9 miles (93.2 km) long and runs from U.S. Route 522 (US 522) near Shade Gap east to US 11 / US 15 in Camp Hill . PA 641 heads east from Shade Gap in Huntingdon County and immediately crosses PA 35 before it heads across Tuscarora Mountain into Franklin County . The route intersects PA 75 in Spring Run before it crosses Kittatinny and Blue mountains and reaches

583-525: Is an 8.4-mile-long (13.5 km) truck route of PA 641 in Fannett Township in Franklin County that bypasses a winding section of PA 641 that crosses Kittatinny Mountain. PA 641 Truck begins at PA 641 by heading east-southeast on two-lane undivided Amberson Road, which is designated as State Route 4006 (SR 4006). The road soon turns to the northeast and runs through a mix of farmland and woodland, with

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636-471: Is eight miles (13 km) west of Harrisburg . It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area . As of the 2010 census , it had a population of 8,981. The 2020 census reported the population at 9,311. Mechanicsburg is located in eastern Cumberland County at 40°12′44″N 77°00′22″W  /  40.212089°N 77.006143°W  / 40.212089; -77.006143 . It

689-539: Is in a rich agricultural region known as the Cumberland Valley , a broad zone between South Mountain and the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians . Mechanicsburg is bordered by Silver Spring Township to the northwest, Monroe Township to the southwest, Upper Allen Township to the south, Lower Allen Township to the east, and Hampden Township to the northeast. Pennsylvania Route 641 (Trindle Road)

742-577: Is now PA 641 was designated as part of Legislative Route 121 between Shade Gap and Spring Run and as part of Legislative Route 264 between Spring Run and Roxbury. At this time, the current alignment of the route between Carlisle and Camp Hill was a paved road. PA 641 was designated in 1928 to run from PA 74 in Carlisle east to US 11 (Market Street) in Camp Hill, following its current alignment east before turning north on 32nd Street to US 11. The same year, PA 433

795-483: Is the main east–west street through the borough, leading east 4 miles (6 km) to Camp Hill and west 10 miles (16 km) to Carlisle , the county seat . Pennsylvania Route 114 leads north out of town on York Street and south on Market Street. Interstate 76 , the Pennsylvania Turnpike , passes just south of Mechanicsburg, with access to the southeast of town via Exit 236 ( U.S. Route 15 ). According to

848-490: The Kittatinny Mountain Tunnel . The truck route heads southwest through forested areas as it traverses Kittatinny Mountain. PA 641 Truck reaches its eastern terminus at another intersection with PA 641 between Kittatinny and Blue mountains. In 1928, Amberson Road and Cold Spring Road were designated as part of PA 433; both roads were unpaved. This section of PA 433 was paved in the 1930s. The PA 433 designation

901-742: The Skirmish of Sporting Hill , just east of town. Following the Skirmish of Sporting Hill, the Confederate forces retreated south into the little town of Gettysburg where the Battle of Gettysburg would be fought. The oldest building in Mechanicsburg is the Frankeberger Tavern. One of Mechanicsburg's first residents was George Frankeberger, who in 1801 applied for a license to open his newly built log home for

954-571: The United States Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 2.41 square miles (6.25 km ), of which 1.1 acres (4,478 m ), or 0.07%, is water. It has a hot-summer humid continental climate ( Dfa ) and monthly average temperatures range from 29.9 °F (−1.2 °C) in January to 74.8 °F (23.8 °C) in July. The hardiness zone is borderline between 6b and 7a, meaning that

1007-413: The "convenience" of travelers. In exchange for a small fee, Mr. Frankeberger offered cattle drivers a warm meal and a place to sleep. This proved to be rather lucrative, as many people were making the two-day trek between Harrisburg (the state capital) and Carlisle (Cumberland County's county seat). Mechanicsburg is home to many historic markers, such as Irving Female College (named for Washington Irving ,

1060-465: The Defense Department's major logistics sites. Present-day Mechanicsburg is centered on 100 acres (40 ha) that Leonard Fisher purchased from Joseph Heynes' tract (No. 1442 of an original grant of 267 acres (1.08 km ) from William Penn . Before becoming incorporated on April 12, 1828, the town went by several different names. First, Drytown, because of the extreme scarcity of water during

1113-464: The Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) parallel to the northwest. The truck route heads through the community of Laurel Grove before it passes under the Pennsylvania Turnpike. PA 641 Truck curves to the east and runs through farmland before it turns southeast onto Cold Spring Road, still following SR 4006. The road curves to the south as it comes to a bridge over the Pennsylvania Turnpike just west of

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1166-568: The annual average absolute minimum temperature is approximately 0 °F. In 1900, 3,841 people lived here; in 1910, the population was 4,469, which increased to 5,709 in 1940. As of the 2010 census, the borough population was 8,981. As of the census of 2000, there were 9,042 people, 4,023 households, and 2,466 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,494.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,349.3/km ). There were 4,169 housing units at an average density of 1,611.3 units per square mile (622.1 units/km ). The racial makeup of

1219-424: The border between North Middleton Township to the north and South Middleton Township to the south and heading into residential areas on two-lane West Trindle Road. The route becomes the border between Middlesex Township to the north and South Middleton Township to the south and widens into a four-lane divided highway and reaches a partial interchange with I-81, providing access to the northbound lanes and from

1272-584: The borough is Mechanicsburg Area School District . The district operates Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School , within Mechanicsburg borough. Messiah University is in nearby Upper Allen Township . Cumberland Valley High School of Cumberland Valley School District is in Silver Spring Township , with a Mechanicsburg postal address. That district does not cover Mechanicsburg borough. [REDACTED] Pennsylvania portal Pennsylvania Route 641 Pennsylvania Route 641 ( PA 641 )

1325-663: The borough of Mechanicsburg and becomes West Main Street, passing a mix of homes and businesses. The route comes to an intersection with PA 114 , which heads north (west), where that route forms a concurrency with PA 641. The two routes head into the commercial downtown of Mechanicsburg, where PA 114 splits to the south (east). PA 641 continues along East Main Street and runs through residential areas. The route heads into business areas and leaves Mechanicsburg for Hampden Township , where it becomes East Trindle Road and crosses Norfolk Southern's Shippensburg Secondary at-grade. The road continues northeast past homes and commercial establishments

1378-509: The borough of Newville to the south before it fully enters Newville and becomes Main Street, passing homes. In the center of Newville, the route crosses PA 233 and continues through more of the borough. The road crosses Big Spring Creek and leaves Newville for West Pennsboro Township , where the name becomes Carlisle Road and it passes residences and a few businesses. PA 641 continues northeast through farmland with some woods and homes, passing through Bears Crossroads and West Hill , where

1431-546: The borough was 96.97% White , 0.43% African American , 0.09% Native American , 1.15% Asian , 0.28% from other races , and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population. There were 4,024 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. Of all households, 32.8% were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who

1484-488: The center of a regional transportation crossroads, with Interstate 81 , Interstate 76 , Interstate 83 , US Route 11 , and US Route 15 passing in close proximity to the borough. The Appalachian Trail passes through Pennsylvania a few miles west of Mechanicsburg, in nearby Boiling Springs . The Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg is located off the Carlisle Pike just outside of Mechanicsburg. The school district for

1537-595: The chain opened its second distribution center in Commerce, Georgia . Ollie's Bargain Outlet acquired the assets of the defunct New England retailer Building 19 . In December 2019, Ollie's announced that John Swygert would become president and CEO of the company following the death of co-founder, president and CEO Mark Butler on December 1, 2019. Swygert had previously been executive vice president and chief operating officer of Ollie's since January 2018. On July 16, 2015, an IPO

1590-627: The commercial downtown of Carlisle, where it comes to an intersection with PA 34 at Hanover Street at the center of town. Here, US 11 turns north to follow PA 34 while PA 74/PA 641 continue east on East High Street, heading through more of the downtown. Past the downtown area, the road runs past homes before passing businesses as a three-lane road with a center left-turn lane . PA 74 splits from PA 641 by heading southeast on York Road, providing access to southbound I-81 . PA 641 continues east along East High Street and passes north of The Point at Carlisle Plaza shopping mall, leaving Carlisle and becoming

1643-504: The community of Spring Run . From here, the route winds south through more farms and woods before passing to the west of a forested mountain. PA 641 turns east and curves southeast to pass under the Pennsylvania Turnpike ( I-76 ). Immediately after, the route turns south onto Timmons Road, with PA 641 Truck continuing east as Amberson Road. PA 641 continues through farmland with some woods before it curves east into forested areas, where it heads northeast to ascend Kittatinny Mountain. At

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1696-512: The early 19th century. In 1837, when the Cumberland Valley Railroad (CVRR) completed its line, Mechanicsburg was designated as a water station, where workers could restock the locomotive with firewood and water. This important function also contributed to the town's growth. The train became the town's link to the world of business and industry. Grain and feed companies, lumber yards and numerous factories were purposely built alongside

1749-523: The following national organizations regularly and in significant ways through store events and other means: Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, Kevin Harvick Foundation , Feeding America , Toys for Tots , and Children's Miracle Network . Ollie's Bargain Outlet raises more than $ 2 million a year for these organizations combined. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Mechanicsburg is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania , United States. The borough

1802-469: The local sub-line owned by Norfolk Southern . Although automotive technology changed the town forever, today's residents cannot dismiss the vital role the railroad played in its development. Another part of Mechanicsburg's growth occurred when the Naval Support Activity was built on 840 acres (340 ha) of land in Hampden Township, Pennsylvania . NSA Mechanicsburg continues to serve as one of

1855-484: The minimum operational and distribution costs; resulting in deeply discounted products to be sold in Ollie's stores. The merchandise selection consists of a variety of manufacturer's overruns, overstocks and packaging changes, as well as selected other products. The company is especially focused on buying and selling closeouts. The Ollie's Cares Charitable Foundation has been supporting a number of philanthropic causes, including

1908-505: The mountain. At the summit of Tuscarora Mountain, the route enters Fannett Township in Franklin County and continues south as it begins to descend the mountain, making a hairpin turn to the northeast and becoming Spring Run Road. PA 641 makes another hairpin turn to the southwest before curving southeast to reach the base of the mountain. The road heads into farmland with some woods and homes, coming to an intersection with PA 75 in

1961-422: The name changes to Newville Road. At this point, the route runs a short distance to the south of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) and runs through a mix of farmland and residences before it heads through the community of Plainfield , where it becomes Main Street and passes homes and a few businesses. From here, the road becomes Newville Road again and heads through agricultural areas with some development, passing to

2014-570: The north of the community of Elliottson. PA 641 enters North Middleton Township and passes between warehouses to the north and homes and fields to the south as it comes to an intersection with the northern terminus of PA 465 . The road continues through a mix of residential and commercial development as it crosses into the borough of Carlisle . Here, PA 641 turns south onto North Orange Street and passes under Norfolk Southern 's Shippensburg Secondary railroad line before it comes to an intersection with US 11 . At this point, PA 641 turns east for

2067-480: The railroad tracks. Archives show that, at one time , there were twenty-five trains chugging through the town daily carrying travelers, coal, feathers, fruit, ice, mail and newspapers. During the American Civil War , the railroad was an invaluable method of transporting troops and supplies. Today , approximately six trains travel through Mechanicsburg each day, which has recently increased due to new operations on

2120-500: The road continues through residential and commercial areas, entering the borough of Camp Hill . Here, PA 641 becomes a three-lane road with a center left-turn lane and passes north of the Camp Hill Shopping Center before it comes to its eastern terminus at an intersection with US 11/ US 15 . Past this intersection, the road continues east as Chestnut Street, a local street. When Pennsylvania legislated routes in 1911, what

2173-420: The road curves to the southeast and runs past more development before heading into forested areas. The route continues through woodland with sparse homes and curves to the east, running through a mix of fields and trees and passing through the community of Neelyton . PA 641 heads back into forests and turns northeast to ascend Tuscarora Mountain . The road makes a hairpin turn to the south and continues to climb

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2226-564: The section of PA 641 north on 32nd Street to Carlisle Pike. In the 1960s, PA 641 was extended west to Shade Gap, replacing that stretch of PA 433 while the PA 433 designation was also removed from the road to the west of Roxbury. PA 641 begins at an intersection with US 522 north of the borough of Shade Gap in Dublin Township , Huntingdon County , heading east on two-lane undivided road past homes and businesses and soon crossing PA 35 . Past here,

2279-486: The south, crossing the Appalachian Trail at Stony Ridge. Farther east, the roadway passes through the community of Locust Point. The route bends to the east-northeast and comes to an intersection with the eastern terminus of PA 174 in the community of Roxbury. The road comes to a bridge over the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) and heads into residential areas, passing through the community of Trindle Spring. PA 641 enters

2332-471: The southbound lanes of I-81. Past the I-81 interchange, the route passes businesses and narrows back to a two-lane undivided road. The road heads through farmland before heading through a mix of woods and homes and passing through the community of Hickorytown. PA 641 continues through a mix of farms, woods, and residences, becoming the border between Silver Spring Township to the north and Monroe Township to

2385-441: The summit, the road makes a hairpin turn to the southeast to descend the mountain. The route curves northeast and then south to intersect the eastern terminus of PA 641 Truck at the base of the mountain. PA 641 continues east into Lurgan Township and becomes Forge Hill Road, winding east through forests and traversing Blue Mountain . Past the mountain, the road heads east into the community of Roxbury , where it passes homes and

2438-425: The west of Roxbury became part of PA 433 while PA 333 was designated onto the road between Roxbury and Newburg. In 1937, PA 641 was extended west to PA 433 east of Spring Run, replacing the portion of PA 333 between Roxbury and Newburg and running concurrent with PA 433 for a short distance to the west of Roxbury. The east end was moved to its current location at US 15 in the 1950s, with a realigned US 15 replacing

2491-411: The western suburbs of Harrisburg and has an interchange with US 11/ PA 581 before ending in Camp Hill. PA 641 has a truck route , PA 641 Truck , that bypasses the winding stretch across Kittatinny Mountain. PA 641 was designated in 1928 to run from PA 74 in Carlisle east to US 11 (Carlisle Pike) in Camp Hill. The same year, the road between Shade Gap and east of Spring Run and for a short distance to

2544-523: The winter and summer. It was also known as Pinchgut, a German name used as a sign of amusement given to a small village of only a few people. Some also referred to the town as Staufferstown, in honor of Henry Stauffer, the owner of much of the land in the center of town, or briefly as Creekville during the Colonial Era. On June 28, 1863, Confederate troops led by Brig. Gen. Albert G. Jenkins raided Mechanicsburg, and two days later, met with Union forces in

2597-451: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.85. In the borough the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males. The median income for

2650-472: Was designated onto the road between US 522 in Shade Gap and Amberson Road and between Cold Spring Road and Roxbury while PA 333 was designated onto the road between Roxbury and Newburg, both these sections of PA 433 and PA 333 were unpaved. The road between Newburg and Carlisle was an unnumbered road that was unpaved between Newburg and Green Spring and paved between Green Spring and Carlisle. In 1937, PA 641

2703-453: Was extended west from Carlisle to PA 433 at the intersection of Amberson Road and Timmons Road, following its current alignment. The route ran concurrent with PA 433 between Roxbury and Cold Spring Road. The extended PA 641 designation replaced PA 333 between Roxbury and Newburg. The entire length of PA 641 was paved in the 1930s along with the section of PA 433 between Shade Gap and the western terminus of PA 641. The eastern terminus of PA 641

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2756-539: Was launched, at $ 16.00/share. The company trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "OLLI". Ollie's is featured in the 2024 film Harold and the Purple Crayon . The Ollie's Bargain Outlet business model involves purchasing merchandise directly from manufacturers and other retailers, such as Walmart / Sam's Club , Target , Kroger , Costco , Winn-Dixie , Publix , Whole Foods Market , and TJX-owned stores , in bulk and selling in smaller quantities to customers with

2809-434: Was moved to its present location at US 15 in the 1950s, with a rerouted US 15 replacing the route along 32nd Street. In the 1960s, PA 641 was extended west to its current terminus at US 522 in Shade Gap, replacing the section of PA 433 between Shade Gap and Amberson Road. In addition, the concurrent PA 433 designation was removed from PA 641 between Cold Spring Road and Roxbury. Pennsylvania Route 641 Truck ( PA 641 Truck )

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