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Penncrest School District
Penncrest School District is a midsized public school district located primarily in Crawford County, in Northwest Pennsylvania, with a small portion of the district's service area in adjacent Venango County. The school district encompasses several rural townships and boroughs. Its administrative offices are located in Hayfield Township outside Saegertown, Pennsylvania. Penncrest School District encompasses approximately 400 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data it serves a resident population of 24,780 people. In 2009, the district residents' per capita income was $16,413, while the median family income was $42,566 a year. The school district consists of community centered schools: three K-6 elementary schools and three 7â12 high schools. Its total enrollment is around 3,500 in 2009. History The school district was founded in the 1970s through a merger of the Saegertown, Randolph-East Mead, and Cambridge Springs school systems. The name PENNCREST is derived f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
School District
A school district is a special-purpose district that operates local public primary and secondary schools in various nations. North America United States In the U.S, most Kâ12 public schools function as units of local school districts, which usually operate several schools, and the largest urban and suburban districts operate hundreds of schools. While practice varies significantly by state (and in some cases, within a state), most American school districts operate as independent local governmental units under a grant of authority and within geographic limits created by state law. The executive and legislative power over locally controlled policies and operations of an independent school district are, in most cases, held by a school district's board of education. Depending on state law, members of a local board of education (often referred to informally as a school board) may be elected, appointed by a political office holder, serve ex officio, or a combination of any of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cambridge Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Cambridge Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,447 at the 2020 census. Geography The township is in northern Crawford County, bordered by Erie County to the north and by Conneauttee Creek and French Creek, part of the Allegheny River watershed, to the west. The township surrounds the borough of Cambridge Springs, a separate municipality. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Cambridge Township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.64%, is water. Natural features Geologic Province: Northwestern Glaciated Plateau Lowest Elevation: where French Creek flows out of the township. Highest Elevation: in the southeastern corner Major Rivers/Streams and Watersheds: French Creek Minor Rivers/Streams and Watersheds: French Creek tributaries: Conneauttee Creek and its tributary, Little Conneauttee Creek, Campbell Run Lakes and Waterbodies: Mitchell Lake (impoundment) Biological Diversity Areas: Cambridge Sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania
Cambridge Springs is a Borough (Pennsylvania), borough with Home Rule Municipality (Pennsylvania), home rule status in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,511 at the 2020 census, down from 2,595 at the 2010 census. History The village of Cambridge was settled in 1822 and was named for the town of Cambridge, Massachusetts. It was incorporated into the borough (Pennsylvania), borough of Cambridgeboro on April 3, 1866.Bates, p. 493. In the late 19th century, Cambridgeboro was known for its mineral springs. The discovery of the springs eventually led to renaming the borough to Cambridge Springs on April 1, 1897. It was a resort town featuring a variety of hotels including the Rider Hotel, which burned down in 1931. The last of these hotels, the Riverside Inn (Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania), Riverside Inn, burned down on May 2, 2017, and had been listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 1978. Also listed on the National Regi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blooming Valley, Pennsylvania
Blooming Valley is a borough in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 342 at the 2020 census, up from 337 at the 2010 census. Geography Blooming Valley is located near the geographic center of Crawford County at (41.680217, -80.042107). It is bordered to the north and west by Woodcock Township, to the east by Richmond and Randolph townships, and to the south by East Mead Township. Pennsylvania Routes 77 and 198 intersect in the center of town. PA 77 leads southwest to Meadville, the county seat, and northeast to Corry. PA 198 leads northwest to Saegertown and southeast to Guys Mills. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.13%, is water. Natural features The Borough of Blooming Valley lies on the divide between Blooming Valley Run and Sugar Creek, whose waters eventually flow to French Creek. The two streams are separated by a swampy area. The elevation of the borough ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woodcock Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Woodcock Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,756 at the 2020 census, down from 2,856 at the 2010 census. Geography Woodcock Township is located just north of the geographic center of Crawford County. The borough of Saegertown is along the western border, Woodcock is along the northern border, and Blooming Valley borders the southeastern corner of the township. All three boroughs are separate municipalities from the township. French Creek forms the western boundary of the township, except at Saegertown. Woodcock Creek, a tributary of French Creek, flows across the township from east to west, impounded as Woodcock Creek Lake near the township center. Woodcock Lake Park is along the southern side of the lake. Gravel Run, a tributary of French Creek, drains the northern part of the township. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.62%, is water. Demog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venango Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Venango Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 941 at the 2020 census, down from 997 at the 2010 census. Geography Venango Township is located in north-central Crawford County and is bordered by Erie County to the north. The borough of Venango, a separate municipality, borders the township near its southeast corner. The eastern border of the township, with the exception of the border with Venango borough, is formed by Conneauttee Creek in the north, then French Creek. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.20%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 956 people, 340 households, and 247 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 407 housing units at an average density of 24.1/sq mi (9.3/km). The racial makeup of the township was 96.86% White, 1.46% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.10% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Troy Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Troy Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,053 at the 2020 census, down from 1,235 at the 2010 census. Geography The township is in southeastern Crawford County, bordered to the south by Venango County. It includes the unincorporated hamlet of Troy Center. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.14%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,339 people, 471 households, and 384 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 559 housing units at an average density of 17.7/sq mi (6.8/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.88% White, 0.30% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.15% Asian, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population. There were 471 households, out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steuben Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Steuben Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 776 at the 2020 census, down from 804 at the 2010 census, down from 908 in 2000. Geography Steuben township is in eastern Crawford County. The borough of Townville, a separate municipality, is surrounded by the western side of the township. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.07%, is water. Natural Features Rome Township lies at the southern terminal moraine for glaciation in northwestern Pennsylvania. The eastern half of Steuben Township is drained by Oil Creek and its tributaries, which include Marsh Run and DeWolfe Run. The western side of the township is drained by tributaries to French Creek. The lowest elevation of Steuben Township is at Mystic Park where Oil Creek flows out of the township, while the highest elevation is south of Steuben Corners at the township line with Troy Township. Demogra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rockdale Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Rockdale Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,363 at the 2020 census, down from 1,506 at the 2010 census. History The Bridge in Rockdale Township was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Geography Rockdale Township is located along the northern edge of Crawford County, with Erie County to the north. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.50%, is water. Natural Features Rockdale Township is located in the Glaciated Plateau of Northwest Pennsylvania. Rockdale Township is drained by French Creek and its tributaries, Mohawk Run, Muddy Creek, Kelly Run, and Campbell Run. Muddy Creek has one tributary, Dead Creek that is within the township. The lowest elevation, , is located where French Creek flows out of the township, while the highest elevation, , is located on a high point next to Gorman Road northwest of Sturgis Corners and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richmond Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Richmond Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,357 at the 2020 census, down from 1,475 at the 2010 census. History The John Brown Tannery Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Geography The township is in the east-central part of Crawford County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.19%, is water. Natural Features Richmond Township is located in the Glaciated Plateau of Northwest Pennsylvania. Richmond Township is drained by Muddy Creek and its tributary, Mackey Run in the northeast, Woodcock Creek in the west and by Mohawk Run, a tributary of French Creek in the northwest corner. The lowest elevation, , is located where Muddy Creek flows out of the township at Eaton Corners, while the highest elevation, , is located on a high point south of South Richmond Corners. Muddy Creek rises within this township and Woodcock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randolph Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Randolph Township is a township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,720 at the 2020 census, down from 1,782 at the 2010 census. Geography Randolph Township is in east-central Crawford County. The unincorporated community of Guys Mills is near the center of the township. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.77%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,838 people, 651 households, and 511 families residing in the township. The population density was 42.6 people per square mile (16.5/km2). There were 720 housing units at an average density of 16.7/sq mi (6.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.02% White, 0.38% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.27% Asian, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population. There were 651 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plum Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania
Plum Township is a township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 904 at the 2020 census, a decrease from 1,056 in 2010, which was, in turn a decline from the figure of 1,060 as of the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 26.6 square miles (68.9 km2), all land. Demographics As of the 2000 census, there were 1,060 people, 391 households, and 310 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 461 housing units at an average density of 17.3/sq mi (6.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.81% White, 0.09% Asian, 0.09% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population. There were 391 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were Marriage, married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 16.6% of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |