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Arnold City, Pennsylvania
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 Arnold City, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Arnold City, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Township | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 950 ft (290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 462 |
| • Density | 962.50/sq mi (371.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-03096 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1168409 |
Arnold City is a small community in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is not an official city, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government. It is also a census-designated place, which is an area the government defines for counting people.
Arnold City is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. It is in the northwestern part of Fayette County. In 2010, about 498 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 462.
People Living in Arnold City
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| 2020 | 462 | — | |
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The number of people living in Arnold City is counted every ten years. This count is part of the U.S. Decennial Census. In 2020, the population was 462 people.
History of Arnold City
Like many towns in this part of Pennsylvania, Arnold City has a history tied to coal mining. Many people who lived here worked in the coal industry. The town provided homes for miners who worked in several nearby coal mines.
Coal Mining in the Area
The Hillman Coal and Coke Company built houses in Arnold City. This created a "Coal Patch Town." These towns were built by mining companies to house their workers.
One important mine was the Naomi Mine in Fayette City, Pennsylvania. Arnold City provided housing for workers from this mine.
Several other coal mines also operated near Arnold City:
- Arnold No. 1 Mine
- Arnold No. 2 Mine
- Arnold No. 3 Mine
- Hill Top Mine & Coke Works (near Arnold City)
These mines were very important to the local economy for many years. They provided jobs for many families in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Arnold City para niños
