ABOUT THE BOROUGH

The Borough of Blossburg is a small community of about 4.5 square miles and a 1990 population of 1571 persons. The borough is located in the northern tier of Pennsylvania in Tioga County, which adjoins New York State. It is traversed from north to south by both the Tioga River and U.S. Route 15.

The borough is characterized by its outstanding scenery, including more than 600 acres of state forest lands. Route 15 forms the spine of the borough, especially the northern portion, with development extending along this road, north from its juncture with the Tioga River. South of the river, development on Route 15 is sparse. There is a small business district near the center of the borough, along the river, and some scattered commercial development, primarily along Route 15. The borough is basically a single family housing bedroom-type community, and a one-industry town. It is served by both a public water system and central sewage disposal.

FIRE AND AMBULANCE

The borough is served by the Blossburg Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Association.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Laurel Health Systems is a nationally recognized rural health system. It includes the Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital (approximately 20 miles from Blossburg), many community clinics and wellness centers.

BLOSSBURG LAUREL HEALTH CENTER
Riverside Plaza
570-638-2174

BLOSSBURG LAUREL WELLNESS CENTER
Riverside Plaza
570-638-1310

Two major medical centers serve Blossburg: Guthrie Healthcare System in Sayre, Pa., and Geisinger Health System in Danville, Pa.

POLICE

The borough is protected by the Blossburg Police Department. The department consists of one chief, one full-time sergeant and two part-time officers. The police department’s office is located in the borough building.