The history of Homer City dates back to the mid 1700's, when settlers began to establish homesteads on lands previously owned by six Indian nations. The village of Homer City was laid out in 1854 by William Wilson, who named it after the ancient Greek poet, Homer. Although FMC Corporation is a major employer, there are many other businesses within the borough providing goods and services to our residents. These include a pharmacy, a bank, a grocery store, a department store, restaurants, a laundramat, barber shops, hair salons, physician's offices and other service oriented businesses, all of which are readily accessible. The Borough is a part of the Homer Center School District, with the schools being located just south of the Borough line. There is also a wide variety of residential housing available, from apartments and houses available to the general public to a senior citizen apartment complex. Homer City is surrounded by much history. Homer City is 6 miles from Indiana, Pennsylvania where Actor Jimmy Stewart, Author Tawni O'Dell and American Football League running back Jim Nance were all born, raised and attended school there. Some Notable Alumni from IUP (the university in Indiana) is The Clarks (band), Kris Griffin (Kanas City Chief's Linebacker), Arthur Rooney (Pittsburgh Steelers owner), Lindsey Vuolo (Playboy Playmate), Chad Hurley (YouTube's Co-Founder), LeRon McCoy (Arizona Cardinal's Wide-Reciever), and Chris Villarrial (Guard for the Buffalo Bills). Homer City is about 16 from Home, Pennsylvania, more famously known for being the setting for an America-banned episode of the X-Files called "Home". State/US Representative Dave Reed was born in Homer City/Indiana and attended Homer-Center High School. He still resides in the Homer City/Indiana area to this day. Homer City is also about 27 miles from Buttermilk Falls, which was once the home to Fred McFeely, grandfather of Fred Rogers ("Mister Rogers"). The Homer City Power Plant has the tallest chimney in the United States and the third tallest in the world. Homer City Borough is situated 6 miles from Indiana, 30 miles from Greensburg, 25 miles from Johnstown, and 50 miles from Pittsburgh. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homer_City%2C_Pennsylvania