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Encyclopedia > Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Map
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Somerset County
Location in the state of Pennsylvania
Map of the USA highlighting Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location in the USA
Statistics
Founded April 17, 1795
Seat Somerset
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

2,800 km² (1,081 mi²)
 sq mi ( km²)
17 km² (7 mi²), 0.60%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density

80,023
29/km² 
Website: www.co.somerset.pa.us

Somerset County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. As of 2000, the population was 80,023. Somerset County was created on April 17, 1795 from part of Bedford County and named for Somerset, United Kingdom. Its county seat is Somerset6. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. Image File history File links Somerset_County_pa_seal. ... Image File history File links Map_of_Pennsylvania_highlighting_Somerset_County. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_PA.svg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Pennsylvania ... 1795 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Somerset is a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties/Parishes/Boroughs, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... DONT beleive anything on this page! ppl can change it anytime they want to! im a kid and i am changing it right now!! luv yall!! PENNSYLVANIA ROCKS!!!! VENANGO COUNTY ROCKS TOO!!!! Bedford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Somerset is a county in the south-west of England. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Somerset is a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Nickname: Flood City Location of Pennsylvania within the USA Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Cambria Government  - Mayor Tom Trigona Area  - City  6. ... In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas, which are organized around county boundaries. ...

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,800 km² (1,081 mi²). 2,783 km² (1,075 mi²) of it is land and 17 km² (7 mi²) of it (0.60%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Somerset County is one of the snowiest inhabited locations in the United States, with parts of the county averaging 200+ inches of snow each winter. The county's elevation above sea level relative to surrounding areas causes snow from both Atlantic Ocean Nor'easters and Great Lakes lake effect to fall from October through early April. Snow has been recorded in Somerset County in every month except July, although local lore has it that even July saw snow in 1816, "the year without a summer."


Adjacent counties

Cambria County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... DONT beleive anything on this page! ppl can change it anytime they want to! im a kid and i am changing it right now!! luv yall!! PENNSYLVANIA ROCKS!!!! VENANGO COUNTY ROCKS TOO!!!! Bedford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Allegany County is a county in the western portion of the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Garrett County is the westernmost county of the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Westmoreland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 80,023 people, 31,222 households, and 22,042 families residing in the county. The population density was 29/km² (74/mi²). There were 37,163 housing units at an average density of 13/km² (35/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.39% White, 1.59% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...


There were 31,222 households out of which 29.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.30% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.40% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.95. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...


In the county, the population was spread out with 22.30% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 24.30% 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 99.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.90 males.


Recent history

Somerset County gained worldwide attention in 2001 when a hijacked airliner, United Airlines Flight 93, crashed near the town of Shanksville in the September 11 Terrorist Attacks. Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... United Airlines Flight 93 was a regular flight from Newark International Airport (now known as Newark Liberty International Airport) in Newark, New Jersey, to San Francisco International Airport, then continuing on to Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan, on a different aircraft. ... Photo of George W. Bush and Laura Bush visiting Shanksville on September 11, 2002 Shanksville is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... The World Trade Center on fire The September 11, 2001 attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. ...


Less than a year later, in July 2002, Somerset County again made worldwide news when nine coal miners were rescued from several hundred feet underground from the Quecreek mine after an intense multi-day struggle. For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Coal Coal (IPA: ) is a fossil fuel formed in swamp ecosystems where plant remains were saved by water and mud from oxidization and biodegradation. ... The Quecreek Mine Rescue took place when nine miners were trapped underground for over 78 hours, July 24–28, 2002. ...


In April 2004, the Pentagon credited Joseph Darby of Jenners, Somerset County, as the lone soldier who came forward to halt and expose the Abu Ghraib prisoner-of-war abuse scandal in Baghdad, Iraq. shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Department of Defense (DOD or DoD) is the federal department charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the military. ... Sergeant Joseph Darby (born 1979/80), of Corriganville, Maryland, is a member of the United States military police who first alerted the U.S. military command of prisoner abuse in the Abu Ghraib prison, in Abu Ghraib, Iraq. ... Once home to Joseph Darby, this is this community that turned against him for being the whistleblower about Abu Ghraib. ... Map of Iraq highlighting Abu Ghraib The city of Abu Ghraib (BGN/PCGN romanization: AbÅ« Ghurayb; أبو غريب in Arabic) in Iraq is located 32 kilometres (20 mi) west of Baghdads city center, or some 15 km northwest of Baghdad International Airport. ... A street map of Baghdad Baghdad (بغداد) is the capital of Iraq and the Baghdad Province. ...


Somerset County in Arts and Literature

Nineteenth century poet James Whitcomb Riley, the "Hoosier Poet", immortalized Somerset County and its bucolic countryside in his poem "'Mongst the Hills of Somerset". The poem's opening line is the unforgettable "'Mongst the hills of Somerset, I wish I were a'roamin' yet." Honorary statue of James Whitcomb Riley on courthouse lawn in Greenfield, Indiana James Whitcomb Riley (Greenfield, Indiana October 7, 1849 – July 22, 1916), American writer and poet called the Hoosier poet and Americas Childrens Poet made a start writing newspaper verse in Hoosier dialect for the Indianapolis Journal...


The Mountain Playhouse in Jennerstown, Pennsylvania was one of the nation's first "summer-stock" theatres. The Mountain Playhouse has maintained a full schedule of live theatre productions nightly from May through October each year for the last sixty years. Jennerstown is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ...


Municipalities

Map of Somerset County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).
Map of Somerset County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).

Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following boroughs and townships are located in Somerset County: Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... List of 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. ...


Boroughs

Addison is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Benson is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Berlin is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Boswell is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Callimont is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Casselman is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Central City is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Confluence is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Garrett is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Hooversville is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Indian Lake is a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Jennerstown is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Meyersdale is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... New Baltimore is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... New Centerville is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Paint is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Rockwood is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Salisbury is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Seven Springs is a borough located in Pennsylvania. ... Photo of George W. Bush and Laura Bush visiting Shanksville on September 11, 2002 Shanksville is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Somerset is a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Stoystown is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Ursina is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Wellersburg is a borough located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Windber is a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, eight miles (13 km) south of Johnstown. ...

Townships

Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well. Addison Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Allegheny Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Black Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Brothersvalley Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Conemaugh Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Elk Lick Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Fairhope Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Greenville Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Jefferson Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Jenner Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Larimer Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Lincoln Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Lower Turkeyfoot Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Middlecreek Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Milford Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Northampton Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Ogle Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Paint Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Quemahoning Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Shade Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Somerset Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Southampton Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Stonycreek Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Summit Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania in the United States. ... Upper Turkeyfoot Township is a township located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...


Census-designated places

Davidsville is a census-designated place located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Friedens is a census-designated place located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Jerome is a census-designated place located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ...

Other Unincorporated Communities

Map of Somerset County, Pennsylvania School Districts
Map of Somerset County, Pennsylvania School Districts

Springs is a small village in Elk Lick Township, Pennsylvania, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

Education

Public School Districts

  • Berlin Brothersvalley School District
  • Conemaugh Township Area School District
  • Meyersdale Area School District
  • North Star School District
  • Rockwood Area School District
  • Salisbury-Elk Lick School District
  • Shade-Central City School District
  • Shanksville-Stonycreek School District
  • Somerset Area School District
  • Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District
  • Windber Area School District

Berlin Brothersvalley School District is located in Berlin, Pennsylvania, a small town located in Somerset County. ... The North Star School District in Boswell, Somerset County, Pennsylvania in the United States was formed in 1969 with the merger of predecssors Jenner-Boswell and Forbes school districts. ...

Recreation

There are 4 Pennsylvania state parks in Somerset County. This is a list of state parks in Pennsylvania. ...

Kooser State Park is a small (250 acres) park located along Pennsylvania Route 31 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, near Somerset. ... Laurel Hill State Park is a 3,935 acre (15. ... Laurel Mountain State Park is a Pennsylvania State Park in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania in the United States. ... Laurel Ridge State Park is a 13,625 acres (15. ...

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