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Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Map
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Armstrong County
Location in the state of Pennsylvania
Map of the U.S. highlighting Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location in the U.S.
Statistics
FoundedMarch 12, 1800
SeatKittanning
Largest cityKittanning
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water
664 sq mi (1,720 km²)

11 sq mi (28 km²), 1. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Year -of the Julian calendar. The Gregorian calendar was 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar until Friday, but 12 days ahead since Saturday. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Kittanning (kɪˈtæniŋ is a Borough and the County seat of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 58%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density
72,392
111/sq mi (43/km²)
Website: www.co.armstrong.pa.us
Crooked Creek near Ford City in Armstrong County
Crooked Creek near Ford City in Armstrong County

Armstrong County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume A county is a Land area of Regional Government within a larger State. A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern As of the 2000 census, the population was 72,392. 2006 Census figures had the county's population at 70,096, which represents a 3% drop since 2000. It is located northeast of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Allegheny County is a County in the southwestern part of the U Armstrong County was added to the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area in 2003. The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area (also called Greater Pittsburgh) as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of seven counties

The county seat is Kittanning. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Kittanning (kɪˈtæniŋ is a Borough and the County seat of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA. The county was organized on March 12, 1800 from parts of Allegheny, Westmoreland and Lycoming Counties. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Year -of the Julian calendar. The Gregorian calendar was 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar until Friday, but 12 days ahead since Saturday. Allegheny County is a County in the southwestern part of the U Westmoreland County is a County located in the US state of Pennsylvania. For other meanings of ' Lycoming', please see Lycoming. Lycoming County is a County located in the Commonwealth It was named in honor of John Armstrong, who had represented Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress. John Armstrong ( October 13, 1717 &ndash March 9, 1795) was an American Civil engineer and soldier who served as a The Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from the Thirteen Colonies that became the governing body of the United States during the

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 664 square miles (1,721 km²), of which, 654 square miles (1,694 km²) of it is land and 11 square miles (27 km²) of it (1. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 58%) is water.

Adjacent counties

History

The County was named after Brigadier-General John Armstrong. Clarion County is a County located in the US state of Pennsylvania and is part of the Pittsburgh DMA. Jefferson County is a County located in the US state of Pennsylvania. Indiana County is a County located in the US state of Pennsylvania. Westmoreland County is a County located in the US state of Pennsylvania. Allegheny County is a County in the southwestern part of the U Butler County is a County located in the US state of Pennsylvania and part of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area. Venango County is a County located in the US state of Pennsylvania. John Armstrong ( October 13, 1717 &ndash March 9, 1795) was an American Civil engineer and soldier who served as a

Armstrong County is home to the City of Parker, an incorporated third-class city, which was an oil boom town with a population rumored to be approximately 20,000 in 1873, but now is the "Smallest City in America" with a population under 800. Parker is located in the extreme northwest part of the county.

Iron was made in the Brady's Bend area of the county twenty years before there was a foundry in Pittsburgh doing so. Ford City is home to the plate-glass industry, as John Ford created the company which later became Pittsburgh Plate Glass.

Kittanning once boasted more millionnaires than anywhere else in Pennsylvania during the 1880s.

Leechburg was the first place in the United States to use natural gas for metallurgical purposes, in 1869. Natural gas was found while drilling for oil, and eventually introduced into the boilers and furnaces of Siberian Iron Works here.

Freeport, Leechburg and Apollo were communities built along the Pennsylvania Canal, which passed through on the Allegheny and Kiskiminetas Rivers, at the southern border of the county.

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 72,392 people, 29,005 households, and 20,535 families residing in the county. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 111 people per square mile (43/km²). Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume There were 32,387 housing units at an average density of 50 per square mile (19/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98. 32% White, 0. 82% Black or African American, 0. 09% Native American, 0. 12% Asian, 0. 02% Pacific Islander, 0. 13% from other races, and 0. 50% from two or more races. 0. 43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 34. 6% were of German, 10. The German people (Deutsche are an Ethnic group, in the sense of sharing a common German culture, descent and speaking the German language as 8% Italian, 9. The' Italian people' are a Southern European Ethnic group located primarily in Italy, Switzerland, France and by virtue of a wide-ranging 3% Irish, 8. The Irish people ( Irish: Muintir na hÉireann, na hÉireannaigh, na Gaeil) are a Western European Ethnic group who originate 7% American, 7. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 4% English and 5. The English people (from the adjective in Englisc) are a Nation and Ethnic group native to England who predominantly speak English 7% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000. The Polish people, or Poles, (Polacy) are a Western Slavic Ethnic group of Central Europe, living predominantly in Poland.

There were 29,005 households out of which 29. 50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57. 90% were married couples living together, 9. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29. 20% were non-families. 25. 90% of all households were made up of individuals and 13. 70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 46 and the average family size was 2. 95.

In the county, the population was spread out with 22. 90% under the age of 18, 7. 20% from 18 to 24, 27. 60% from 25 to 44, 24. 20% from 45 to 64, and 18. 00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94. 70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92. 10 males.

Politics

Armstrong County Courthouse in Kittanning
Armstrong County Courthouse in Kittanning

County Government

County Commissioners:

District Attorney:

Sheriff:

Controller:

Treasurer:

Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds:

Prothonotary and Clerk of Courts:

Jury Commissioners:

Judges:

Pennsylvania State Senate

Pennsylvania House Of Representatives

United States House of Representatives

Municipalities

Map of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Cities and Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).
Map of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Cities and Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue). Pennsylvania's 55th Representative District comprises mostly Westmoreland County with a sliver of Armstrong County in it Pennsylvania's 63rdth Legislative District encompasses all of Clarion County and parts of Armstrong County and includes the following areas Clarion County Samuel H "Sam" Smith (born August 10 1955 is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 66th District and Pennsylvania's 66th Legislative District includes all of Jefferson County and parts of Armstrong and Indiana Counties Philip Sheridan "Phil" English (born June 20, 1956) has served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives Pennsylvania's third district is located in the northwestern part of the state and includes the cities of Erie, Sharon, Butler and Meadville. John Patrick “Jack” Murtha Jr (born 17 June 1932 is an American politician from the U Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district is one of Pennsylvania 's districts of the United States House of Representatives.

Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. List of the 57 cities in Pennsylvania, arranged in alphabetical order List of towns and boroughs in Pennsylvania, arranged in alphabetical order List of towns and boroughs in Pennsylvania, arranged in alphabetical order The following cities, boroughs and townships are located in Armstrong County:

Cities

Boroughs

Townships

Census-designated places

Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. Parker is a third-class City located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Applewold is a Borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Atwood is a Borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Dayton is a Borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Ford City is a Borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States, 40 miles (64 km northeast of Pittsburgh along the east bank Ford Cliff is a Borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Freeport is a Borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Kittanning (kɪˈtæniŋ is a Borough and the County seat of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA. Leechburg is a Borough in southern Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States, 35 miles (56 km northeast of Pittsburgh. Manorville is a Borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. North Apollo is a Borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Rural Valley is a Borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. South Bethlehem is a Borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. West Kittanning is a Borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Worthington is a Borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Bethel Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Boggs Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Bradys Bend Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Burrell Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Cadogan Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Cowanshannock Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. East Franklin Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Gilpin Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Hovey Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Kiskiminetas Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Kittanning Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Madison Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Mahoning Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Manor Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. North Buffalo Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Parks Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Perry Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Pine Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Plumcreek Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Rayburn Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Redbank Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. South Bend Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. South Buffalo Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Sugarcreek Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Valley Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Washington Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Wayne Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. West Franklin Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. A census-designated place ( CDP) is a type of place (a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well.

Map of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Public School Districts
Map of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Public School Districts

Education

Colleges and universities

Public School Districts

External links

References

  1. ^ American FactFinder. Lenape Heights is a Census-designated place (CDP in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. North Vandergrift-Pleasant View is a Census-designated place (CDP in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Orchard Hills is a Census-designated place (CDP in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. West Hills is a Census-designated place (CDP in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. Indiana University of Pennsylvania (or IUP) is a public university located in the Borough of Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA, northeast The Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District is a public school district located in Clarion County in western Pennsylvania. Freeport Area School District (FASD is home of the Yellow Jackets and Buffalo Elementary South Buffalo Junior High School, and Senior High School style="margin-left 1em"> Kiski Area School The Leechburg Area School District is a public school district serving K-12 students from Leechburg Borough and Gilpin Township in Armstrong County Pennsylvania, and West United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes

Coordinates: 40°49′N 79°28′W / 40.81, -79.46

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