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Streams In Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
The following table lists all the named streams that flow in Armstrong County. For each stream, the name, coordinate of the source, name of the stream it flows into, coordinate of the confluence, and political subdivision in which the confluence is located are given. References {{authority control Pittsburgh metropolitan area Counties of Appalachia Rivers of Pennsylvania Tributaries of the Allegheny River Wild and Scenic Rivers of the United States Allegheny Plateau Rivers of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Rivers of Clarion County, Pennsylvania Rivers of Jefferson County, Pennsylvania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allegheny River
The Allegheny River ( ) is a long headwater stream of the Ohio River in western Pennsylvania and New York. The Allegheny River runs from its headwaters just below the middle of Pennsylvania's northern border northwesterly into New York then in a zigzag southwesterly across the border and through Western Pennsylvania to join the Monongahela River at the Forks of the Ohio on the "Point" of Point State Park in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Allegheny River is, by volume, the main headstream of both the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Historically, the Allegheny was considered to be the upper Ohio River by both Native Americans and European settlers. The shallow river has been made navigable upstream from Pittsburgh to East Brady by a series of locks and dams constructed in the early 20th century. A 24-mile long portion of the upper river in Warren and McKean counties of Pennsylvania and Cattaraugus County in New York is the Allegheny Reservoir, created by the erectio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bethel Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Bethel Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,096 at the 2020 census, a decrease from the figure of 1,183 tabulated in 2010. Geography Bethel Township is located in south-central Armstrong County, along the east bank of the Allegheny River. Its eastern boundary is formed by Crooked Creek, a tributary of the Allegheny. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 3.73%, is water. History Bethel Township was originally merged with the neighboring townships of Gilpin and Parks, known as Allegheny Township. In 1878, finding it was too large to manage and supervise, the three split and Bethel Township was incorporated. The Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 6 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Demographics As of the 2000 census, there were 1,290 people, 501 households, and 378 families residing in the township. The population density w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rayburn Township, Pennsylvania
Rayburn Township is a township that is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,766 at the time of the 2020 census, a decrease from the figure of 1,907 that was tabulated in 2010. Geography Rayburn Township is located in central Armstrong County and is bordered to the west by the Allegheny River and the borough of Kittanning, the county seat. Cowanshannock Creek flows through the township into the Allegheny River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 2.04%, is water. Demographics As of the 2000 census, there were 1,811 people, 694 households, and 526 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 737 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 99.06% White, 0.33% African American, 0.28% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population. Ther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Putneyville, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Putneyville is an unincorporated community in Mahoning Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. History A post office A post office is a public facility and a retailer that provides mail services, such as accepting letters and parcels, providing post office boxes, and selling postage stamps, packaging, and stationery. Post offices may offer additional ser ... called Putneyville was established in 1844 and remained in operation until 1970. References Unincorporated communities in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania Unincorporated communities in Pennsylvania {{ArmstrongCountyPA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crooked Creek (Allegheny River)
Crooked Creek is a tributary of the Allegheny River in both Armstrong and Indiana counties in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Several covered bridges span the stream and its tributaries in Indiana County. The Thomas Covered Bridge crosses Crooked Creek in Armstrong Township. ''Note:'' This includes The Harmon's Covered Bridge crosses the South Branch Plum Creek and the Trusal Covered Bridge crosses Plum Creek, tributaries of Crooked Creek, in Washington Township. ''Note:'' This includes and Course Crooked Creek joins the Allegheny River in both Bethel and Manor townships. Tributaries (Mouth at the Allegheny River) *Campbell Run *Elbow Run *Horney Camp Run *Coal Bank Run *Beers Run *Pine Run *Cherry Run **North Branch Cherry Run *Fagley Run **Long Run *Sugar Run *Lindsay Run *Craig Run *Gobblers Run *Plum Creek **Dutch Run **Cessna Run **South Branch ***Mudlick Run ***Sugarcamp Run ***Reddings Run ***Leisure Run ***Goose Run **North Branch *Walker Run *Anthony Run *Cu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cadogan Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Cadogan Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 346 at the 2020 census, an increase over the figure of 344 tabulated in 2010. Geography The township consists solely of the community of Cadogan. It is located on the northwestern bank of the Allegheny River, northeast of downtown Pittsburgh and southwest of Ford City. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 10.94%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 390 people, 175 households, and 110 families residing in the township. The population density was 415.1 people per square mile (160.2/km). There were 181 housing units at an average density of 192.6/sq mi (74.3/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.74% White, and 0.26% from two or more races. There were 175 households, out of which 21.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Kiskiminetas Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,604 at the 2020 census, a decrease from the figure of 4,800 tabulated in 2010, making it the most populous township or borough in the county. Kiskiminetas is derived from a Native American language meaning "make daylight". Geography The township is located at the southern tip of Armstrong County, bounded to the southwest by the Kiskiminetas River, a tributary of the Allegheny River. It is bordered by the boroughs of Apollo and North Apollo to the west and the village of Spring Church to the east. The Roaring Run hiking trail lies within the boundaries of the township, adjacent to the Kiskiminetas River and what was once the Main Line Canal. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.89%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 4,950 people, 1,931 households, and 1,457 families res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gilpin Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Gilpin Township is a Second class Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. At the 2010 census it had a population of 2,496. As of the 2020 census, its population had decreased to 2,411, a 3.4% decrease. History Settled in 1814, the area was originally organized as the larger Allegheny Township. In 1878, finding it was too large to manage and supervise, this township was split into three, and Bethel, Gilpin and Parks Townships were incorporated. Gilpin Township is home to many small villages and communities such as Schenley, Aladdin, Forks Church, Johnetta, Godfrey Landing, Georgetown, Bagdad, and Banfield, each of which have a large history of their own. The earliest industries of the township were the sawmills of Michael Barrickman and Philip Klingensmith, the former on Elder's run and the latter on the same run, but higher up. The first was built in 1812 and the last in 1817. In 1914, Gilpin Township was, so far as manufacturing was concerned, possibly ah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kittanning Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Kittanning Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,019 at the 2020 census, a decrease from the figure of 2,265 tabulated in 2010. Geography Kittanning Township is located in central Armstrong County several miles east of the Allegheny River and does not border the borough of Kittanning, the county seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.27%, is water. Demographics As of the 2000 census, there were 2,359 people, 871 households, and 662 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 915 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 99.49% White, 0.08% African American, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population. There were 871 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valley Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Valley Township is a township that is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 654 at the time of the 2020 census, a decrease from the figure of 656 that was tabulated in 2010. History Valley Township was formed in 1855, following the petition of residents requesting that Pine Township be split in two pieces. It was originally proposed that it be named Buffington Township after a local judge, but he declined, and suggested naming it for any living person be avoided. It was named instead for the valley of the Cowanshannock Creek. Cemeteries *Mount Union Davis Cemetery *Pine Creek Methodist Cemetery Geography Valley Township is located in central Armstrong County. Cowanshannock Creek, a tributary of the Allegheny River, flows through the southern part of the township. The largest settlement is the unincorporated community of West Valley. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Demographics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rural Valley, Pennsylvania
Rural Valley is a borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 876 at the 2010 census. Geography Rural Valley is located in eastern Armstrong County at (40.798714, -79.315932). Pennsylvania Route 85 passes through the borough, leading west to Kittanning and east to U.S. Route 119 at Home. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of , all land. Streams Cowanshannock Creek flows west through Rural Valley, leading to the Allegheny River. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 922 people, 382 households, and 267 families residing in the borough. The population density was 438.3 people per square mile (169.5/km2). There were 414 housing units at an average density of 196.8 per square mile (76.1/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.26% White, 0.54% African American, 0.22% Native American, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.11% of the population. There ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Bend Township, Pennsylvania
South Bend Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,010 at the 2020 census, a decrease from the figure of 1,167 tabulated in 2010. Community * Girty Geography South Bend Township is located in southeastern Armstrong County, along the border with Indiana County. It includes the small unincorporated community of South Bend, located within a bend of Crooked Creek, which flows westward through the township towards the Allegheny River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.31%, is water. Demographics As of the 2000 census, there were 1,260 people, 468 households, and 374 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 523 housing units at an average density of 23.1/sq mi (8.9/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 99.68% White, 0.08% African American, 0.08% Native American, and 0.16% from two or more races. There were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
