Meadville is a city in and the
county seat
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of
Crawford County,
Pennsylvania
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.
The city is within of
Erie and within of
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh ( ) is a city in the Commonwealth (U.S. state), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, and the county seat of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County. It is the most populous city in both Allegheny County and Wester ...
. It was the first permanent settlement in
Northwestern Pennsylvania
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. The population was 13,388 at the
2010 census.
The city of Meadville is the principal city of the
Meadville, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area. As well as one of two cities, the other being Erie, that make up the larger
Erie-Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area.
History
Meadville was settled on May 12, 1788, by a party of settlers led by David Mead. Its location was chosen well, for it lies at the confluence of
Cussewago Creek and
French Creek, and was only a day's travel by boat to the safety of
Fort Franklin.
Their settlement was in a large meadow, first cleared by
Native Americans led by Chief
Custaloga, and well suited for growing
maize
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. The village Custaloga built here was known as Cussewago. Custaloga's name first appeared in western Pennsylvania's history in George Washington's journal of 1754. When Washington arrived in the village of Venango (Fort Machault), Custaloga was in charge of the wampum of his nation. This wampum was a message that was sent to the Six Nations if the French refused to leave the land. Custaloga was the chief of the Munsee or Wolf Clan of Delawares and he also ruled over the Delawares at the town of Cussewago, at the present site of Meadville.
The neighboring
Iroquois
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and
Lenape
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befriended the isolated settlement, but their enemies, including the
Wyandots, were not so amiable. The threat of their attacks caused the settlement to be evacuated for a time in 1791.
Around 1800, many of the settlers to the Meadville area came after receiving
land bounties for service in the
Revolutionary War.
Meadville became an important transportation center after the construction of the
French Creek Feeder Canal in 1837 and of the
Beaver and Erie Canal it connected to at
Conneaut Lake and subsequent railroad development.
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Meadville played a small part in the Underground Railroad helping escaping slaves to freedom. An event in September 1880 led to the end of segregation by race in the state's public schools. At the South Ward schools, Elias Allen tried unsuccessfully to enroll his two children. He appealed to the Crawford County Court of Common Pleas, and Judge Pearson Church declared unconstitutional the 1854 state law mandating separate schools for Negro children. This law was amended, effective July 4, 1881, to prohibit such segregation.
By the late 19th century, Meadville's economy was also driven by logging, agriculture, and iron production. The
Talon Corporation
The Talon Zipper company was the first zipper manufacturing company. It was founded in 1893 as the Universal Fastener Company, manufacturing hookless fasteners for shoes, but a move to Meadville, Pennsylvania led to it becoming the first manuf ...
, headquartered in Meadville, played a major role in the development of the
zipper
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. Since the clothing industry was largely unaffected by the
Great Depression, the community saw a population boom at that time. During
World War II
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, the nearby Keystone Ordnance plant brought additional jobs to the area.
The high demand for zippers created favorable conditions for the Talon Company, and so became Meadville's most crucial industry. The company encountered significant difficulties after it was absorbed by
Textron
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industries in 1968, eventually ending up bankrupt. Today, nothing remains of Talon in Meadville except for a few run-down buildings. However, as a result of the need for close tolerances and
tool and die makers, a
cottage industry of tool and die shops was established which resulted in Meadville, earning the city the nickname Tool City with more tool shops per capita than any place else in the United States.
In 1886, a
blacksmith
A blacksmith is a metalsmith who creates objects primarily from wrought iron or steel, but sometimes from #Other metals, other metals, by forging the metal, using tools to hammer, bend, and cut (cf. tinsmith). Blacksmiths produce objects such ...
from
Evansburg, Pennsylvania, George B. DeArment, began hand-forging
farrier's tools and selling them from town to town out of the back of a wagon. The business eventually became known as the Champion Bolt and Clipper Company. In 1904, now named
Channellock, the company moved to a facility in Meadville and added nippers, pinchers, and open-end wrenches to its product line. George B. DeArment's two sons, Almon W. and J. Howard DeArment became partners in the company in 1911 and expanded the product line again to include hammers. In 1923, the company moved again to a facility at its current location. Four years later, the name of the company was changed to the Champion–DeArment Tool Company.
Talon remained a major employer, along with the
Erie Railroad
The Erie Railroad was a railroad that operated in the northeastern United States, originally connecting New York City — more specifically Jersey City, New Jersey, where Erie's Pavonia Terminal, long demolished, used to stand — with Lake ...
,
American Viscose Corporation (later known as Avtex Fibers), Channellock tools, and
Dad's Pet Food. The area actually saw an increase in population during the Great Depression and the economy continued to grow past World War II. In the 1980s, the Great Lakes region saw a decline in heavy industry. By the early 1990s, Channellock and Dad's were the only large companies operating in Meadville. This blow to the local economy was softened by a subsequent surge in light industry, mainly tool and die machine shops. The area has seen growth in the 1990s and the first decade of the 21st century. The song "Bittersweet Motel" by Vermont jam band,
Phish
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, was inspired when keyboardist Page McConnell left a wedding in Meadville and drove to the Pittsburgh Airport.
In addition to the
Meadville Downtown Historic District, several buildings are listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
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: Baldwin-Reynolds House,
Bentley Hall (Allegheny College),
Independent Congregational Church,
Dr. J. R. Mosier Office,
Roueche House
Roueche House is an historic home located at Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1899, and is a 2½-story, irregular frame dwelling in the Queen Anne style. It is clad in brick, clapboard, fishscale shingles, and pebble-d ...
,
Ruter Hall (Allegheny College), and
Judge Henry Shippen House
Judge Henry Shippen House, also known as the Red Cross Building, is a historic home located at Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1838 and remodeled and expanded in 1875. It is a -story, brick dwelling with a mansard ro ...
.
Attractions
Baldwin-Reynolds house
Originally built in 1843 by
United States Supreme Court Justice Henry Baldwin. Just a few months after the house was complete, Henry Baldwin died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After his death, the house became a girls’ school for three years until it was sold to a local businessman, William Reynolds. Thus, the house became The Baldwin-Reynolds House and now serves as a museum of history, the arts and cultural experiences in northwest Pennsylvania. The Baldwin-Reynold house offers free tours in the summer.
David Mead's House
A replica of founder David Mead's log cabin, the first permanent settlement in northwestern Pennsylvania, is located at Bicentennial Park along the banks of French Creek. The replica was built as a part of Meadville's Bicentennial celebration in 1988. The cabin is used as an educational resource for school tours and the general public.
Diamond Park
Diamond Park is Meadville's central park and has been used for a variety of different purposes for over two centuries. In the 19th century, the park was used as militia drill grounds leading up to and during the Civil War. After the Civil War was over, Diamond Park became more open to the public with grass, statues, monuments and a gazebo. It is now used as a recreational park for the community.
The Meadville Market House
The Market House is a prominent historical building located in downtown Meadville. It is the oldest continuously run market structure in the state of Pennsylvania, and still serves as a hub for local farmers. Farmers markets are still held on Saturdays.
Education
Colleges
Meadville is the home of
Allegheny College, a
liberal arts college
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with approximately 1,700 students. Allegheny was founded in April 1815
by the
Reverend Timothy Alden, a graduate of Harvard's
School of Divinity
A seminary, school of theology, theological seminary, or divinity school is an educational institution for educating students (sometimes called ''seminarians'') in scripture, theology, generally to prepare them for ordination to serve as clergy, ...
. The college was historically affiliated with the
United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church (UMC) is a worldwide mainline Protestant denomination based in the United States, and a major part of Methodism. In the 19th century, its main predecessor, the Methodist Episcopal Church, was a leader in evangelica ...
after 1833, although it is currently non-sectarian. The first class, consisting of four male students, began their studies on July 4, 1816, without any formal academic buildings. Within six years, Alden accumulated sufficient funds to begin building a campus. The first building erected, the library, was designed by Alden himself, and is a notable example of early American architecture.
Bentley Hall is named in honor of Dr.
William Bentley, who donated his private library to the college, a collection of considerable value and significance. In 1824,
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826) was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was previously the nati ...
wrote to Alden, expressing the hope that his
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia (UVA) is a public research university in Charlottesville, Virginia. Founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, the university is ranked among the top academic institutions in the United States, with College admission ...
could someday possess the richness of Allegheny's library. Alden served as president of the college until 1831, when financial and enrollment difficulties forced his resignation.
Ruter Hall was built in 1853.
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Meadville Theological School was established in 1844 by a wealthy businessman and
Unitarian
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Christian and Christian-derived theologies
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* Unitarianism (1565–present ...
named Harm Jan Huidekoper. It moved to
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(''City in a Garden''); I Will
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in 1926.
Primary and secondary education
Public schools, all part of the
Crawford Central School District:
*
Meadville Area Senior High School
Meadville Area Senior High School (MASH) is a public school located within the city of Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States. Situated at 930 North Street Ext., the high school serves the city of Meadville, West Mead Township, Vernon Townshi ...
(grades 9–12)
* Meadville Middle School (grades 7–8)
* First District Elementary School (grades K-6)
* Neason Hill Elementary School (grades K-6)
* Second District Elementary School (grades K-6)
* West End Elementary School (grades K-6)
Private/charter schools:
* Calvary Baptist Christian Academy (grades K-12)
* Seton Catholic School (grades K-8)
* The Learning Center K-8 Independent School (grades K-8)
Geography
Meadville is located at (41.642, −80.147).
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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An economy is an area of th ...
, the city has a total area of , all land.
Demographics
As of the
census
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of 2017, there were 12,973 people, 5,376 households, and 2,891 families residing in the city. The
population density
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was 3.060.1 people per square mile (1,214.7/km). There were 5,985 housing units at an average density of 1,375.5 per square mile (531.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 87.5% (11,487)
White
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, 5.28%
African American
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, 0.18%
Native American, 2.4% (320)
Asian, 0.04%
Pacific Islander
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, 0.34% from
other races, and 3.2% (420) from two or more races.
Hispanic
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The term commonly applies to countries with a cultural and historical link to Spain and to viceroyalties for ...
or
Latino of any race were 2.4% (5) of the population.
There were 5,376 households, out of which 17.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.5% were
married couples
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living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.8% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the city the population was spread out, with 19.4% under the age of 18, 20.0% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. There are currently 6,171 males (46.6%) while there are currently 7,067 females (53.4%).
The median income for a household in the city was $33,848, and the median income for a family was $54,069. Males had a median income of $32,813 versus $22,579 for females. The
per capita income
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Per capita i ...
for the city was $17,290. About 13.7% of families and 22.7% of the population were below the
poverty line
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, including 25.3% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
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Meghan Allen
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, ''Playboy'' model
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Henry Baldwin, Supreme Court justice, lone dissenter in the ''Amistad'' case
*
John Joseph Bittner,
geneticist
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and
cancer
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biologist, who studied the genetics of
breast cancer
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*
Journey Brown,
Penn State #Redirect Pennsylvania State University
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running back
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Cameron Carpenter, Grammy-nominated organist
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Annie W. Clark
Annie W. Clark (August 21, 1843 – July 3, 1907) was an American social reformer and leader in the temperance movement. She served as president of the Ohio Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU).
Early life and education
Annie Wood Clark was ...
(1843-1907), temperance leader
*
James Clark, Jesuit and president of the
College of the Holy Cross
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*
Ernestine Cobern Beyer
Ernestine Cobern Beyer (August 4, 1893 – December 13, 1972) was an American opera singer, poet, and children’s author.
Early life
Beyer was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania to Ernestine Craft Cobern, and Camden McCormack Cobern, a Methodist m ...
, poet and children's author
*
George Washington Cullum U.S. Army general from the civil war
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John Dick, U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania
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Samuel Bernard Dick
Samuel Bernard Dick (October 26, 1836 – May 10, 1907) was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1879 to 1881.
Biography
Samuel B. Dick (son of John Dick) wa ...
, U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania
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Lavantia Densmore Douglass (1827–1899), social reformer
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Jack Dunn, Major League pitcher and Minor League Baseball team owner
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R. Budd Dwyer
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, former PA State Treasurer
*
Todd Erdos, Major League Baseball player
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John Wilson Farrelly, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 22nd congressional district from 1847 to 1849
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Patrick Farrelly, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district from 1823 to 1826
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Randy Fichtner, former Offensive Coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers, graduate of Meadville Area Senior High
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Charles Homer Haskins
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, historian, advisor to President Woodrow Wilson
*
Todd Holland, television and film director and producer
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Carl Hovde
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(1926–2009), professor and dean during the
Columbia University protests of 1968
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[Hevesi, Dennis]
"Carl F. Hovde, Former Columbia Dean, Dies at 82"
''The New York Times
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'', September 10, 2009 Accessed September 11, 2009.
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Henry Shippen Huidekoper
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, Lieutenant Colonel of the 150th PA Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Awarded the Medal of Honor for meritorious service on July 1, 1863, at the Battle of Gettysburg
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Emma Hunter, 19th-century telegraph operator
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Lynn Jones
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, former Major League Baseball player
*
Robert F. Kent
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, former state representative and state treasurer
*
Virginia Kirkus, creator of ''
Kirkus Reviews''
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Wade Manning, former National Football League player
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Alexander S. McDill
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,
congressman
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from Wisconsin
*
Ross A. McGinnis
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While serving as ...
, US Army soldier who was killed in the Iraq War December 4, 2006, and was posthumously awarded the United States' highest decoration for bravery, the
Medal of Honor
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.
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Tammy Pescatelli, comedian
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Branch Rickey
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, Baseball executive
*
Raymond P. Shafer
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, former governor of Pennsylvania
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Michael S. Smith, jazz drummer and percussionist
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Gladys Marie Stein
Gladys Marie Stein (October 19, 1900 - October 9, 1989) was an American author, composer, music educator, and pianist who published articles and books about rhythm bands, as well as musical compositions.
Stein was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, ...
, author and composer
*
Sharon Stone (1958-), actress
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Gideon Sundback, member of the National Inventors Hall of Fame for his work on the development of the zipper
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Jay Tessmer
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, former Major League Baseball player
*
Vicki Van Meter, record-setting child pilot
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John K. Williams
John K. Williams (1822–1880) was an American lawyer and legislator. Born on August 22, 1822, in McKean County, Pennsylvania, he studied law in Meadville, Pennsylvania and practiced law. In 1846, he moved to Shullsburg, Wisconsin Territory. Wil ...
, Wisconsin state legislator
*
Andrew J. Yorty
Andrew Jackson Yorty (January 4, 1832 – February 20, 1886) was an American politician and businessman.
Born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Yorty moved to the Town of Clinton, Wisconsin Territory in 1844 and then to the Town of Metomen, Wiscon ...
, Wisconsin state legislator
References
External links
City website*
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County seats in Pennsylvania
Populated places established in 1788
Cities in Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Cities in Pennsylvania
1788 establishments in Pennsylvania