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Derry Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Derry Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It surrounds the borough of Derry, which is a separate municipality. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 13,631. It was named after the city of Derry by Scots-Irish settlers. History The first settlements in Derry township were created by soldiers from Forbes' army in 1762. After hearing of the land being settled by soldiers from Forbes' army, John Pomroy, a man of Scots-Irish descent, left his home in Cumberland valley and settled in Derry township, near present-day New Derry. Later, James Wilson came and settled near by and they helped one another build and farm. One winter, a few years after settling in Derry township, Pomroy and Wilson returned to their homes in the East. When they returned, each brought with him a wife. Pomroy married Isabel Barr. Later, her father and two of her brothers, along with William Guthrie and Richard Wallace and others migrated to Derry township. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Township (Pennsylvania)
Under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a township is the lowest level of municipal incorporation of government. All of Pennsylvania's community, communities outside of incorporated local government in Pennsylvania#City, cities, borough (Pennsylvania), boroughs, and Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania#History, one town has been incorporated into a township which serves as the legal entity providing local self-government functions. In general, townships in Pennsylvania encompass larger land areas than other Municipality, municipalities, and tend to be located in suburban, exurban, or rural parts of the commonwealth. As with other incorporated municipalities in Pennsylvania, townships exist within local government in Pennsylvania#County, counties and are subordinate to or dependent upon the county level of government. History The creation of townships within Pennsylvania dates to the seventeenth century and the colonial period. Much of the province of Pennsylvania was occupied by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McChesneytown-Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania
Loyalhanna is a census-designated place (CDP) in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,415 at the 2000 census, at which time it was listed as McChesneytown-Loyalhanna, before just becoming the CDP of ''Loyalhanna'' for the 2010 census. As of the 2010 census the population was 3,428 residents. Geography Loyalhanna is located at (40.314197, -79.361280). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 3,415 people, 1,464 households, and 1,030 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 1,536 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 99.33% White, 0.26% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.18% Asian, and 0.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.20% of the population. There were 1,464 households, out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Ligonier Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. Ligonier Township entirely surrounds, but does not include, Ligonier Borough, which is a separate municipality. The township's population was 6,058 at the 2020 census. History The Compass Inn was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.1 square miles (238.6 km2), of which, 91.8 square miles (237.9 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) of it (0.31%) is water. The township contains the following communities: Buttermilk Falls, Darlington, Hillsview, Laughlintown, Longbridge, McCance, Oak Grove, Shirley, Speedwell, Rector, Waterford, and Wilpen. Surrounding and inner neighborhoods Ligonier Township has six borders including the townships of Fairfield to the northeast, Jenner (Somerset County) to the southeast, Lincoln (Somerset County) in the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Fairfield Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,051 at the 2020 census. History The Ross Furnace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (0.48%) is water. The township is bordered by Ligonier Township to the southwest, Derry Township to the northwest, Indiana County to the north, St. Clair Township to the northeast, and Cambria County to the southeast. The borough of Bolivar is located on the northern border of Fairfield Township, along the Conemaugh River. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 2,536 people, 950 households, and 737 families living in the township. The population density was 41.9 people per square mile (16.2/km2). There were 1,141 housing units at an average density of 18.9/sq mi (7.3/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 98.74% White, 0.3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blairsville, Pennsylvania
Blairsville is a borough in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States, located east of Pittsburgh, and on the Conemaugh River. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 3,252. History Blairsville was settled in 1818 and incorporated in 1825. In the past, railway shops, foundries, machine shops, enameling plants, and manufactories of plate glass and lumber employed the residents. It was the seat of Blairsville College, a Presbyterian institution opened in 1851. Just outside of the city limits in Burrell Township, auto and diesel repair trade school New Village Institute has operated since 2021. The Blairsville Armory and St. Peter's Episcopal Church and Rectory are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1902, the countryside around Blairsville became one of the first in Pennsylvania to have a woman, Anna J. Devers, appointed as a Rural Free Delivery carrier, delivering mail from the Blairsville Post Office. M. C. Eignus (1844–1941), Illinois state re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burrell Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania
Burrell Township is a township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. Burrell Township was formed from Black Lick Township in 1853, named after Judge Burrell. The population was 3,525 at the 2020 census, a decline from the figure of 4,393 tabulated in 2010. The township includes the communities of Bell's Mills, Black Lick, Campbells Mill, Fairfield Heights, Josephine, Marshall Heights, Oake's Point, Palmertown, Smith, and Strangford. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (3.11%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 3,746 people, 1,495 households, and 1,079 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 1,632 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 97.84% White, 1.58% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.03% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Lick Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania
Black Lick Township is a township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,133 at the 2020 census. The township includes the communities of Grafton, Jacksonville, and Newport. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (1.79%) is water. Demographics As of the 2000 census, there were 1,317 people, 515 households, and 388 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 540 housing units at an average density of 19.7/sq mi (7.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.32% White, 0.08% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population. There were 515 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conemaugh Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania
Conemaugh Township is a township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,080 at the 2020 census. The township includes the communities of Clarksburg, Foster, Lewisville, McKeeverville, Nowrytown, Tunnelton (formerly called Kelly Station), and White. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (1.80%) is water. Streams The township is bordered on the south by the Conemaugh and Kiskiminetas Rivers. Blacklegs Creek flows through the township before joining the Kiskiminetas River near Saltsburg. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 2,437 people, 958 households, and 711 families residing in the township. The population density was 72.1 people per square mile (27.8/km2). There were 1,023 housing units at an average density of 30.3/sq mi (11.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.18% White, 0.04% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.12% Asi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loyalhanna Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Loyalhanna Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, the township's total population was 2,093. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 21.9 square miles (56.7 km), of which 19.9 square miles (51.6 km) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.1 km) is water. The total area is 8.91% water. Demographics At the 2000 census, 2,301 people, 879 households, and 624 families lived in the township. The population density was 115.4 people per square mile (44.6/km). There were 964 housing units at an average density of 48.4/sq mi (18.7/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.57% White, 0.65% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. 0.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 879 households; 32.7% had children under 18 living with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Alexandria, Pennsylvania
New Alexandria is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 560 at the 2010 census. Settled in 1760 along the banks of the Historic Loyalhanna Creek, this community began as a wagon rest stop for travelers, soldiers and militiamen during the American Revolution. New Alexandria was incorporated by an Act of Assembly passed on April 10, 1834. Formerly known as Denniston's Town, New Alexandria's population has not increased greatly over the years. Geography New Alexandria is located at (40.397254, -79.423591), along U.S. Route 22 approximately midway between Pittsburgh and Johnstown. It is also located approximately seven miles north of Latrobe. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all land. Demographics At the 2000 census there were 595 people, 254 households, and 186 families living in the borough. The population density was . There were 271 housing units at an average density of . The raci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salem Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Salem Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,083 at the 2020 census. History Fairview Park, Hannastown Farm, and Slickville Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 47.8 square miles (123.8 km2), of which 47.1 square miles (122.1 km2) is land and 0.7 square mile (1.7 km2) (1.40%) is water. Demographics At the 2000 census, 6,939 people, 2,932 households, and 1,976 families lived in the township. The population density was . There were 3,117 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 97.88% White, 1.21% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.04% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16%. Of the 2,932 households, 26.5% had children under 18 l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Latrobe is a city in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, in the United States and part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The city population was 8,338 as of the 2010 census (9,265 in 1990). It is located near Pennsylvania's scenic Chestnut Ridge (Laurel Highlands), Chestnut Ridge. Latrobe was incorporated as a Borough (Pennsylvania), borough in 1854, and as a city in 1999. The current mayor is Rosemarie M. Wolford. Latrobe is the home of the Latrobe Brewing Company, Latrobe Brewery (the original brewer of Rolling Rock beer). Latrobe was the home of golfer Arnold Palmer. It was the birthplace and childhood home of children's television personality Fred Rogers. The banana split was invented there by David Strickler in 1904. Latrobe is also home to the Training camp (National Football League), training camp of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Latrobe was long recognized as the site of the first professional American football game in 1895 until research found an 1892 game with paid players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
