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History · Schlusser

Half of Schlusser’s homes were built after 1979

Most of Schlusser was built recently: 7% of its homes predate 1940 and the median home dates from 1979.

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What stands out about Schlusser’s past

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The story so far

Schlusser, in brief

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Schlusser (pronounced Schl/u/sher) is a census-designated place (CDP) in North Middleton and Middlesex townships, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,265 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population grew from 5,265 to 6,806 (+29%).

Intro from Wikipedia. Population: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Famous people

Famous people close to Schlusser

Nobody well known was born in Schlusser itself, so here are the best known from just nearby.

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Deborah L. BirxAmerican physician and diplomat · b. 1956
John Armstrong Jr.American politician · b. 1758
John BiglerGovernor of California · b. 1805
Billy OwensAmerican basketball player · b. 1969
Rachel WallAmerican pirate; last woman hanged in the state… · b. 1760
William WilkinsUnited States federal judge · b. 1779

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Where this page comes from

Founding dates: Wikidata, Wikipedia, the U.S. post office records of Blevins & Helbock (CC0) and the Census. Homes by year built: Census ACS 2020–24. National Register of Historic Places: National Park Service (list of May 22, 2026). Old photos, postcards and papers: Wikimedia Commons, the Library of Congress and other public archives, credited on each item’s page. Maps: U.S. Geological Survey historical topographic maps (via Esri) and Sanborn fire-insurance maps (Library of Congress). History text and census tables: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Places that used to be: USGS Geographic Names Information System (2021). How TownRatings grades history →