Enjoy a small-town atmosphere with rich history near Harrisburg and Hershey. About Hummelstown, Pennsylvania Founded in 1762 by Frederick and Rosina Hummel, Hummelstown was originally named Frederickstown. The Hummels purchased the land, divided it into sections, and then sold the lots to German settlers. In 1874 Hummelstown was incorporated as a borough. This gave the town […]