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is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,360 as of the 2000 census. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Fredrickstown was the original village of present-day Hummelstown; it was established in 1762. The borough's current mayor is Bradley Miller.
in 1762 by two Germans, Frederick and Rosina Hummel. They purchased the land for 200 pounds sterling – then divided the area into building lots, which were sold to German settlers. During the mid 19th century, the Union Canal at Swatara Creek was an important factor in the development of the local economy, promoting trade and transportation.
The Hummelstown Brownstone Company mined Hummelstown brownstone at its quarries from 1867 until 1929. These operations provided much growth and stability to the town. The company was the largest producer of brownstone on the East Coast.
The borough is planning to celebrate its semiquincentennial or 250 year anniversary in 2012.