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California, Pennsylvania
California is a borough on the Monongahela River in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States, and part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area since 1950. The population was 5,479 as of the 2020 census and was estimated at 5,453 in 2021. California is the home of Pennsylvania Western University or PennWest (formerly known as California University of Pennsylvania before July 2022). Founded in 1849, the borough was named for the territory of California following the Gold Rush. The borough has had two notably young mayors—Democrat Peter Daley, who was 22 at his election, and Republican Casey Durdines, who was 20 at his election. Geography California is located at (40.065313, -79.897120). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which is land and (1.78%) is water. Surrounding and adjacent neighborhoods California has seven land borders, including Fallowfield Township to the north, Long Branch and Elco to the northeast, Coal C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Borough (Pennsylvania)
In the U.S. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a borough (sometimes spelled boro) is a self-governing municipal entity, equivalent to a town in most jurisdictions, usually smaller than a city, but with a similar population density in its residential areas. Sometimes thought of as "junior cities", boroughs generally have fewer powers and responsibilities than full-fledged cities. Description All municipalities in Pennsylvania are classified as either cities, boroughs, or townships. The only exception is the town of Bloomsburg, recognized by the state government as the only incorporated town in Pennsylvania. Boroughs tend to have more developed business districts and concentrations of public and commercial office buildings, including court houses. Boroughs are larger, less spacious, and more developed than the relatively rural townships, which often have the greater territory and even surround boroughs of a related or even the same name. There are 956 boroughs and 56 cities in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Branch, Pennsylvania
Long Branch is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 421 at the 2020 census. Geography Long Branch is located at (40.091561, -79.882983). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all land. Surrounding neighborhoods Long Branch has seven borders, including Twilight and Speers to the north, Dunlevy to the northeast, Allenport to the east and south, Elco to the southwest, California to the west, and Fallowfield Township in the northwestern corner. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 539 people, 204 households, and 159 families living in the borough. The population density was . There were 216 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the borough was 97.59% White, 1.67% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.19% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.37%. Of the 204 households 26.0% had children under the age of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Register Of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic value". A property listed in the National Register, or located within a National Register Historic District, may qualify for tax incentives derived from the total value of expenses incurred in preserving the property. The passage of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) in 1966 established the National Register and the process for adding properties to it. Of the more than one and a half million properties on the National Register, 95,000 are listed individually. The remainder are contributing resources within historic districts. For most of its history, the National Register has been administered by the National Park Service (NPS), an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior. Its goals are to help property owners and inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California Area Public Library
The California Area Public Library is the public library serving California, Pennsylvania, California, Pennsylvania and is a branch of the Washington County Library System. The library is located in the former Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Station, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It is designated as a historic public landmark by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation. On June 18, 1994, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission erected a historical marker at the California Area Public Library noting the importance of the California Boatyards. History The building the library is located in was built in 1910 by the Pennsylvania Railroad to replace an older depot that was constructed in 1885. The California Area Public Library was founded in 1935, but moved to its current location in the former train station on May 24, 1958. The library was closed in 1965 because of the lack of financial support. A year after the librar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Main, California State College
Old Main is a historic building on the campus of PennWest California, Pennsylvania Western University California (known before July 2022 as California University of Pennsylvania) in California, Pennsylvania. It is designated as a historic public landmark by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation. References External links *[ National Register nomination form] University and college buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania School buildings completed in 1868 Buildings and structures in Washington County, Pennsylvania California University of Pennsylvania University and college administration buildings in the United States National Register of Historic Places in Washington County, Pennsylvania {{WashingtonCountyPA-NRHP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malden Inn
The Malden Inn (also known as "The Kreppsville Inn" or the "John Krepps Tavern")See this photo: Commons: File:Historic_American_Buildings_Survey,_April,_1963_SOUTH_%28FRONT%29_ELEVATION._-_John_Krepps_Tavern,_U.S._40,_Old_National_Trail,_2.5_miles_west_of_Brownsville,_West_Brownsville,_HABS_PA,63-BROVI.V,1-2.tif, 1963 survey of historic places is an historic, American building that is located in the unincorporated bedroom community of Malden, Pennsylvania at the junction of South Malden Road and Old U.S. Route 40 (US40). It was designated as a historic residential landmark/farmstead by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation. History and architectural features The inn's Malden location in the present-day Centerville, Washington County, PA, borough of Centerville, PA), on the western part of the Amerindian trail known as Nemacolin's Path, had been part of an early wagon road that linked the river ford between Brownsville, PA, Brownsville–West Brownsville, PA, Wes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Molly Fleming House
Molly Fleming House is a historic building in California, Pennsylvania. It is designated as a historic residential landmark/farmstead by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation. References External links *[ National Register nomination] Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Queen Anne architecture in Pennsylvania Houses completed in 1912 Houses in Washington County, Pennsylvania 1912 establishments in Pennsylvania National Register of Historic Places in Washington County, Pennsylvania Bungalow architecture in Pennsylvania American Craftsman architecture in Pennsylvania {{WashingtonCountyPA-NRHP-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jefferson Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Jefferson Township is a township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,008 at the 2020 census, a decline from the figure of 2,008 tabulated in 2010. It is named for former president Thomas Jefferson, and many of the township's streets are named after other U.S. presidents. Frazier School District serves the area. Redstone, Albany, Lowber, and Grindstone are located within the township. History Located within Jefferson Township is a group of petroglyphs known as the " Francis Farm Petroglyphs." As an archaeological site, they have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography The township is in northwestern Fayette County, bordered to the west by the Monongahela River and to the south by Redstone Creek. To the north is Washington Township, to the east are Perry and Franklin townships, to the south is Redstone Township, and to the southwest is Brownsville Township, all of which are in Fayette County. To the west, still ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newell, Pennsylvania
Newell is a borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 512 at the time of the 2020 census. The town is served by the Frazier School District. Geography Newell is located at (40.074689, -79.896984). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which is land and (19.48%) is water. Surrounding and adjacent neighborhoods Newell has only one land border, with Jefferson Township to the east. Across the Monongahela River in Washington County, Newell runs adjacent with (from north to south) Elco, California, Coal Center and another segment of California. Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 541 people and 241 households. As reported in the 2000 census, there were 162 families residing in the borough. The population density was 892.6 people per square mile (343.1/km2). There were 232 housing units at an average density of 375.8 per square mile (144.5/km2). The racial makeup of the borough ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Pike Run Township, Pennsylvania
West Pike Run Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,542 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 16.3 square miles (42.2 km2), all of it land. There is one small stream that flows through the area. It is called Pike Run. Most of the land is either forested or developed through agriculture. Most of the farms are shut down dairy farms that have converted to beef cattle farms. There is only one operating dairy farm left in the townships. There are no major businesses or populated areas in West Pike Township. Surrounding neighborhoods West Pike Run Township has seven borders, including Fallowfield to the north, California to the east, Centerville to the south, Beallsville to the southwest, Somerset Township to the west, Ellsworth to the northwest, and Bentleyville to the north-northwest Demographics At the 2000 census there were 1,226 people, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Centerville, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Centerville is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,254 at the 2020 census. History The Centerville Historic District, Joseph Dorsey House, Harrison House and Welsh-Emery House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography Centerville is located at (40.030766, -79.959107). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which is land and (2.57%) is water. Surrounding and adjacent neighborhoods Centerville has six land borders, including West Pike Run Township to the north, California to the east and northeast, West Brownsville to the east-southeast, East Bethlehem Township to the south-southwest, Deemston to the west, and Beallsville to the northwest. Across the Monongahela River in Fayette County to the south, Centerville runs adjacent with Brownsville and Luzerne Township. Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 3,263 people, 1,359 households, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
