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The borough was incorporated on June 7, 1886.

It was previously known as a village under the name of Middletown, while the post office name was Vancefort.

It was established in August 1861, and changed to Coraopolis in March 1886.

Legend has it that the borough was named for a member of the Watson family, Cora Watson, who was born on February 2, 1870.

However, an old newspaper uncovered by longtime resident and local historianDr.

Frank Braden, Jr. suggests it more likely took the appellation from a Greek word for " maiden city ".

According to page 7 of the book Coraopolis, by Gia Tatone, Coraopolis Historical Society ( 2007 ), " The newspaper Frank Braden, Jr. uncovered was simply called the News and was published in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, on June 5, 1897.

The newspaper discusses the confusion that was occurring with the post offices in regard to the name Middletown.

Dillon knew Greek and was also the first burgess ( mayor ) at the time.

So he suggested combining Kore meaning ' maiden ' and opolis meaning ' city ' (' maiden city ') to achieve Koreopolis.

However, when Greek letters and pronunciation were turned to English, it is said the spelling therefore accidentally got changed.