Kistler, PA

Kistler is a borough in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States. The 2020 census counted 292 residents. Kistler was located on the east side of the Juniata River, one and one-half miles east of the Refractories site. MURC acquired a land parcel of approximately sixty acres on the opposite side of the river from the works, in order to reduce the potential spread of dust, dirt and noise. The large amount of open areas in Nolen's design retained the natural woods which included willow, locust, sycamore, persimmon and black and white oak.

The river embankment was to be reserved for parkland with the northern end comprising a playground and picnic facilities and the south a boat landing, athletic field, baseball diamond and a field house. In Kistler, history and present-day settings sit close enough to belong to the same local picture. The map tells the story in Kistler, where earlier chapters remain visible in current streets, buildings, and gathering places. Kistler includes the town of Kistler was located on the east side of the Juniata River.