Washington County, Pennsylvania | Map |
 Location in the state of Pennsylvania | | Statistics | | Formed | March 28, 1781 | | Seat | Washington | Area - Total - Land - Water | 2,230 km² (861 mi²) 2,220 km² (857 mi²) 10 km² (4 mi²), 0.45% | Population - (2000) - Density | 202,897 91/km² | | Website: www.co.washington.pa.us | Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2000, the population was 202,897. It was created on March 28, 1781 from part of Westmoreland County. Its county seat is Washington6. Both the county and the city are named for George Washington, the first President of the United States. Image File history File links Map_of_Pennsylvania_highlighting_Washington_County. ...
March 28 is the 87th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (88th in leap years). ...
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Washington is a city located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
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Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area Ranked 33rd - Total 46,055 sq. ...
A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ...
Washington is a city located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
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Washington County is part of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area. 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. ...
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,230 km² (861 mi²). 2,220 km² (857 mi²) of it is land and 10 km² (4 mi²) of it (0.45%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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Adjacent Counties Beaver County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ...
Location in the state of Pennsylvania Formed January 22, 1800 Seat Pittsburgh Area - Total - Water 1,929 km² (745 mi²) 38 km² (15 mi²) 1. ...
Westmoreland County is a county located in the state of Pennsylvania. ...
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Demographics As of the census² of 2000, there were 202,897 people, 81,130 households, and 56,060 families residing in the county. The population density was 91/km² (237/mi²). There were 87,267 housing units at an average density of 39/km² (102/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.27% White, 3.26% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. 0.58% 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). ...
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The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
There were 81,130 households out of which 28.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.20% were married couples living together, 10.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.90% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.96. A marriage is a committed relationship between or among individuals, recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.20% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 17.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 92.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.00 males. Interesting facts: Washington County is the home of the Pony League Baseball Headquarters. WC has the largest sheep flock in Pennsylvania and is the largest producer of sheep related products. Species See text. ...
Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area Ranked 33rd - Total 46,055 sq. ...
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WC has the largest number of covered bridges of any county in the US. A covered bridge is a bridge with enclosed sides and a roof. ...
WC PA was the first county to bear the name. Several of the leaders of the Whiskey Rebellion lived in Washington and many events related to the rebellion took place there. The Whiskey Rebellion was an uprising that had its origins in 1791 and culminated in an insurrection in 1794 in the Monongahela Valley in western Pennsylvania by Appalachian settlers who fought against a federal tax on liquor and distilled drinks. ...
The Rock Shelters at Meadowcroft Village are one of the best preserved and oldest Pre-Clovis Native American dwellings in the country. Meadowcroft Rock Shelter is an archaeological site located near Avella in Washington County, in southwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. ...
An Atsina named Assiniboin Boy Photo by Edward S. Curtis. ...
Municipalities
Map of Washington County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Cities and Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue). Image File history File links Map_of_Washington_County_Pennsylvania_With_Municipal_and_Township_Labels. ...
Image File history File links Map_of_Washington_County_Pennsylvania_With_Municipal_and_Township_Labels. ...
Cities Monongahela is a city located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Washington is a city located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Boroughs Allenport is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Beallsville is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Bentleyville is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Burgettstown is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
California is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Canonsburg is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Pittsburgh. ...
Centerville is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Charleroi is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Claysville is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Coal Center is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Cokeburg is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Deemston is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Donora is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Dunlevy is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
East Washington is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Elco is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Ellsworth is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Finleyville is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Green Hills is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Houston is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Long Branch is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Marianna is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Midway is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
New Eagle is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
North Charleroi is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Roscoe is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Speers is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Stockdale is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Twilight is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
West Alexander is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
West Brownsville is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
West Middletown is a borough located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Townships Amwell Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Blaine Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Buffalo Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Canton Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Carroll Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Cecil Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Chartiers Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Cross Creek Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Donegal Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
East Bethlehem Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 2,524. ...
East Finley Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Fallowfield Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Hanover Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Hopewell Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Independence Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Jefferson Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Morris Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Mount Pleasant Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
North Bethlehem Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
North Franklin Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
North Strabane Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Nottingham Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Peters Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Robinson Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Smith Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Somerset Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
South Franklin Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
South Strabane Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Union Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
West Bethlehem Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
West Finley Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
West Pike Run Township is a township located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ...
Baidland is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Cecil-Bishop is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Eighty Four, PA is a small town approximately 25 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, PA. Eighty-four is accessible via highways 519 and 136. ...
Fredericktown-Millsboro is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Gastonville is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
McGovern is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
McMurray is a community in Peters Township, Washington County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ...
Thompsonville is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Wickerham Manor-Fisher is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Wolfdale is a census-designated place located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
Education Public School Districts - Avella Area School District
- Bentworth School District
- Bethlehem-Center School District
- Burgettstown Area School District
- California Area School District
- Canon-McMillan School District
- Charleroi School District
- Chartiers-Houston School District
- Fort Cherry School District
- McGuffey School District
- Peters Township School District
- Ringgold School District
- Trinity Area School District
- Washington School District
The Canon-McMillan logo showing the districts mascot, the Big Mac. ...
Peters Township School District is located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ...
External links - Washington County Web Site
- History of Townships in Washington County, PA
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