Karns is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township,

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, Pennsylvania, United States; it is located in Western Pennsylvania within the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area, approximately northeast of Pittsburgh. Karns is situated along the

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at Pool 4 across from Jacks Island just above Lock and Dam 4 between Natrona, Natrona Heights, and Sligo. The elevation of Karns is 817 feet above sea level. The postal ZIP code is 15065, while the telephone area codes are

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and 878; although the code ''878'' is not used.

History

The

Pennsylvania Railroad The Pennsylvania Railroad (reporting mark PRR), legal name The Pennsylvania Railroad Company also known as the "Pennsy", was an American Class I railroad that was established in 1846 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was named ...

ran through Karns, which had a small station; nearby stations were also at Sligo and Natrona.

Education

The community is located within the

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. Highlands High School and Highlands Middle School are located in Natrona Heights. Air pollution levels (particularly

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) measured in Karns area schools are among the worst in the United States.

References

Pittsburgh metropolitan area Unincorporated communities in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Unincorporated communities in Pennsylvania {{Pittsburgh-stub