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Butler Area School District
The Butler Area School District is a very large school district in western Pennsylvania. It encompasses approximately and covers the City of Butler, the Boroughs of Connoquenessing and East Butler and Butler Township, Center Township, Clearfield Township, Connoquenessing Township, Oakland Township and Summit Township. The district operates ten schools -Center Township Elementary School(grades K-6)Connoquenessing Elementary School(grades K-6)Emily Brittain Community Partnership and Demonstration School(grades K-6)McQuistion Elementary School(grades K-6)Northwest Elementary School(grades K-6)Summit Elementary School(grades K-6)Butler Intermediate High School(grades 6-8)Butler Senior High School(grades 9-12), anCenter Avenue Community School(grades K-12). The 2006 enrollment for elementary students is 4310 students and for secondary schools is 3946 students. References External linksOfficial site [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (; ( Pennsylvania Dutch: )), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state spanning the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Delaware to its southeast, Maryland to its south, West Virginia to its southwest, Ohio to its west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to its northwest, New York to its north, and the Delaware River and New Jersey to its east. Pennsylvania is the fifth-most populous state in the nation with over 13 million residents as of 2020. It is the 33rd-largest state by area and ranks ninth among all states in population density. The southeastern Delaware Valley metropolitan area comprises and surrounds Philadelphia, the state's largest and nation's sixth most populous city. Another 2.37 million reside in Greater Pittsburgh in the southwest, centered around Pittsburgh, the state's second-largest and Western Pennsylvania's largest city. The state's su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Butler County, Pennsylvania
Butler County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is part of Western Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 193,763. Its county seat is Butler. Butler County was created on March 12, 1800, from part of Allegheny County and named in honor of General Richard Butler, a hero of the American Revolution. Butler County is part of the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Some famous inventions and discoveries were made in Butler County. Saxonburg was founded as a Prussian colony by John A. Roebling, a civil engineer, and his brother Carl. After farming for a time, Roebling returned to engineering, and invented his revolutionary "wire rope.", which he first produced at Saxonburg. He moved the operation to Trenton, New Jersey. He is best known for designing his most famous work, the Brooklyn Bridge, but designed and built numerous bridges in Pittsburgh and other cities as well. At what is now known as Oil Creek, Butler County reside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and its most populous city and principal financial center is New York City. Paleo-Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Butler, Pennsylvania
Butler is a city and the county seat of Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located north of Pittsburgh and is part of the Greater Pittsburgh region. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 13,502. History Butler was named for Maj. Gen. Richard Butler,''An Historical Gazetteer of Butler County, Pennsylvania'', p. 118 who fell at the Battle of the Wabash, also known as St. Clair's Defeat, in western Ohio in 1791. In 1803, John and Samuel Cunningham became the first settlers in the village of Butler. After settling in Butler, the two brothers laid out the community by drawing up plots of land for more incoming settlers. By 1817, the community was incorporated into a borough. The first settlers were of Irish or Scottish descent and were driving westward from Connecticut. In 1802, the German immigrants began arriving, with Detmar Basse settling in Jackson Township in 1802 and founding Zelienople the following year. After George Rapp arrived in 1805 and f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Connoquenessing, Pennsylvania
Connoquenessing is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 528 at the 2010 census. Geography Connoquenessing is located southwest of the center of Butler County at (40.818096, -80.013708). It is bordered by Connoquenessing Township to the north, east, and west, and by Forward Township to the south, east, and west. The borough takes its name from Connoquenessing Creek, a Beaver River tributary which flows through a valley just south of the borough. Pennsylvania Route 68 passes through the borough, leading northeast to Butler, the county seat, and southwest to Evans City. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 564 people, 199 households, and 161 families residing in the borough. The population density was 395.4 people per square mile (152.3/km2). There were 204 housing units at an average density of 143.0 per square mile (55.1/km2). The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Butler, Pennsylvania
East Butler is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 732 at the 2010 census. Geography East Butler is located east of the center of Butler County at (40.877703, −79.843921), in the valley of Bonnie Brook, a tributary of Connoquenessing Creek. It is east of downtown Butler, the county seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough of East Butler has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the 2000 census, there were 679 people, 295 households, and 184 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 302 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the borough was 99.71% White, 0.15% Asian, and 0.15% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.15% of the population. There were 295 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Butler Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 17,230 at the 2020 census. The township was first settled by Europeans in 1795. It was established as a township in 1804 and as a first class township in 1922. Geography Butler Township is located near the center of Butler County and surrounds the city of Butler, the county seat. The township contains the unincorporated communities of Homeacre-Lyndora, Meridian, Meadowood, and Oak Hills, all of which are census-designated places. The unincorporated town of Lyndora, which has its own post office ( zip code 16045), is located within Butler Township. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.58%, is water. Connoquenessing Creek, a tributary of the Beaver River, flows to the southwest out of Butler city and crosses the southern part of the township. In 2000, a scientific study was conducted to determine the health o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Center Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Center Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,900 at the 2020 census. Geography Center Township is located at the geographic center of Butler County, just north of Butler Township and the city of Butler, the county seat. It contains the unincorporated communities of Unionville and Shanor-Northvue, both census-designated places. Pennsylvania Route 8 is the main road through the township, leading south into Butler and north to Franklin. Connoquenessing Creek flows through the southeastern part of the township. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.17%, is water. Demographics As of the 2000 census, there were 8,182 people, 3,333 households, and 2,346 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 3,482 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 98.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.6% Asia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clearfield Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Clearfield Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,430 at the 2020 census. Geography Clearfield Township is located in eastern Butler County, along the Armstrong County border. It contains the unincorporated communities of Coyleville and Fenelton. U.S. Route 422 passes through the township, leading east to Kittanning and west to Butler. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the 2000 census, there were 2,705 people, 917 households, and 697 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 958 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 98.82% White, 0.22% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population. There were 917 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Connoquenessing Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Connoquenessing Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,265 at the 2020 census. History Connoquenessing is known as the area in which George Washington was famously shot at by his French Indian guide. On December 27, 1753, just past Muthering Town, a Native American allied with the French (French Indian) joined Washington and Gist as a guide. The guide's behavior became wearisome to Washington and Gist. As the party was approaching a clearing the Indian stopped, turned on Washington and Gist and fired his musket. What could have been a fatal shot was taken no more than 15 steps away, missing both. They subdued the attacker and released him by 9 o’clock that evening. They then built a fire as if staying for first light, but Washington and Gist continued on throughout the night on the Venango trail (now part of Franklin Road and Route 528). Almost certain the French Indian would follow their tracks at day break, they thought it be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oakland Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Oakland Township is a township that is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,772 at the time of the 2020 census. Geography Oakland Township is located in east-central Butler County and contains the unincorporated communities of Woodbine, North Oakland, and Boydstown. Connoquenessing Creek flows through the northwestern part of the township, impounded as Lake Oneida for a portion of its course. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.37%, is water. Demographics As of the 2000 census, there were 3,074 people, 1,112 households, and 876 families living in the township. The population density was . There were 1,168 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 99.54% White, 0.10% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.10% Asian, and 0.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.07% of the population. There were 1, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Summit Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Summit Township is a township that is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,503 at the time of the 2020 census. Geography Summit Township is located in east-central Butler County, just east of the city of Butler, the county seat. The township surrounds the borough of East Butler but is a separate entity. The unincorporated communities of Herman, Brinker, Vogleyville, Bonnie Brook, Wadsworth, and Carbon Center are located in the township. U.S. Route 422, the Benjamin Franklin Highway, crosses the township, connecting Butler to the west with Kittanning to the east. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.18%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 4,728 people, 1,682 households, and 1,269 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 1,755 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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