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Here are some interesting facts about Mount Joy, Pennsylvania:
1. Mount Joy was originally settled in 1721 and was then named "Baren" or "Barren." It was renamed to Mount Joy in 1812.
2. The town is located in Lancaster County and is part of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
3. Mount Joy is home to several historic landmarks, including the Donegal Mills Plantation and the Mount Joy Train Station.
4. The town was once a center for manufacturing and milling, but today it is primarily a residential community.
5. Mount Joy hosts several festivals and events throughout the year, including the Mount Joy Farmers' Fair and the Mount Joy Holiday Parade.
6. A notable person from Mount Joy is William Matson Roth, an American poet and novelist who was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1963.
7. The Lancaster County Career & Technology Center, located in Mount Joy, offers vocational training to high school students and adults in a variety of fields.
8. Mount Joy is approximately 20 miles from the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where you can find many shopping and dining options.
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