Here are some fascinating little facts for our fascinating little town of Boyertown
Boyertown is the home of the original Boyertown Casket Company. Some of the most famous people who were buried in these caskets were Marilyn Monroe, Robert F. Kennedy, and Harry Houdini (who ordered a trick casket for his performances, then was later buried in it).
The current population of Boyertown is estimated at 4,250.
There is an estimated 1.8% more females than males. (~2,200 females).
The average age of the people in Boyertown is 39.5.
The first property that was built in Boyertown was a hotel.
Oktoberfest is an annual celebration in Boyertown, adapted from the German festival, and has been held for over 18 years.
There are over 90 colorful fiberglass bears to find scattered around the town.
This is the town of the Rhoads Opera House Fire that occurred on January 13, 1908.
Boyertown’s “sister city” (2 cities in different countries that have a special relationship) is Bohodukhiv, Ukraine.
Many celebrities, including Steve Burns, James Develin, Carl A. Spaatz, Mark Soper, Elaine Irwin Mellenamp, and Trey Yesavage, are from Boyertown.