Harrisburg–Carlisle metro, PA relocation guide
Moving to Cooke Township, PA
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About Cooke Township
Cooke Township is a tiny mountain township of about 200 people (204 at the 2020 census) in southwestern Cumberland County, almost entirely within Michaux State Forest and South Mountain. It is best known as the home of Pine Grove Furnace State Park — the historic iron-furnace village, two mountain lakes, and the midpoint of the Appalachian Trail.
Home prices in Cooke Township
Home prices in Cooke Township vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Cooke Township
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park — iron furnace stacks, hiking, and swimming.
- Appalachian Trail Museum — the only museum in the U.S. dedicated to hiking, in the former grist mill (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Fuller Lake and Laurel Lake — former iron-ore quarries turned swim spots (shown in the Commons photos below).
- The Appalachian Trail's symbolic midpoint, marked at the park.
Commuting from Cooke Township
- Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 40–45 minutes (east via PA 233 to I-81, then east).
- A remote, forested setting; the nearest borough is Mount Holly Springs, about 10 miles east.
Cooke Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Cooke Township, PA?
Home prices in Cooke Township vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Cooke Township, PA?
Drive to downtown Harrisburg: approximately 40–45 minutes (east via PA 233 to I-81, then east).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.