Hollsopple, Pennsylvania

Benson is a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. The town is more commonly known to locals as Hollsopple, which is also the United States Postal Service name for the town, zip code 15935. The population was 185 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. Benson is served by the Conemaugh Township Area School District.

Hollsopple, Pennsylvania
Benson
Borough
Municipal building
Location of Benson in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Coordinates: 40°12′02″N 78°55′40″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountySomerset
Settled1880
IncorporatedNovember 15, 1892
Government
  TypeBorough
  MayorMichael Burkett
  Council PresidentHarold Burkett
  Council Vice PresidentTim Hutzell
Area
  Total0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2)
  Land0.35 sq mi (0.92 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
  Total187
  Density528.25/sq mi (204.16/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip code
15935
Area code814
FIPS code42-05648

The community was named after one Charles Hollsopple, the original owner of the town site.

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