Blairsville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Blairsville, Pennsylvania
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Location of Blairsville in Indiana County, Pennsylvania
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 Blairsville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Blairsville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Indiana |
| Settled | 1818 |
| Incorporated | 1825 |
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| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.41 sq mi (3.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.41 sq mi (3.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (310 m) |
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| • Total | 3,214 |
| • Density | 2,272.98/sq mi (877.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
15717
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-06904 |
Blairsville is a small town, called a borough, in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It is located about 42 miles east of Pittsburgh, right by the Conemaugh River. In 2020, about 3,252 people lived there.
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Discovering Blairsville's Past
Blairsville was first settled in 1818 and officially became a borough in 1825. In the past, many people worked in places like railway shops, foundries, and factories that made things like glass and lumber.
Early Education and Community Help
Blairsville was once home to Blairsville College. This was a Presbyterian school that opened in 1851. The area also played an important role in the Underground Railroad around 1858. Local families, including the Mitchells and Van Leer Family, helped people find freedom. A local geologist named Peter Lesley even wrote that over 3,000 men in the area were helping the "railroad."
Historic Landmarks and Notable People
Two important buildings in Blairsville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Blairsville Armory and St. Peter's Episcopal Church and Rectory.
In 1902, Blairsville was one of the first places in Pennsylvania to have a woman deliver mail. Her name was Anna J. Devers, and she was a Rural Free Delivery carrier. A person named M. C. Eignus, who later became an Illinois state representative, was also born in Blairsville.
Blairsville's Location and Size
Blairsville is in the southern part of Indiana County. It is bordered by the Conemaugh River and Westmoreland County to the south and west. To the north and east, it borders Burrell Township.
The United States Census Bureau says that Blairsville covers a total area of about 3.66 square kilometers (1.41 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Blairsville?
The population of Blairsville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 957 | — | |
| 1840 | 990 | 3.4% | |
| 1850 | 1,135 | 14.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,009 | −11.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,054 | 4.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,162 | 10.2% | |
| 1890 | 3,126 | 169.0% | |
| 1900 | 3,386 | 8.3% | |
| 1910 | 3,572 | 5.5% | |
| 1920 | 4,391 | 22.9% | |
| 1930 | 5,296 | 20.6% | |
| 1940 | 5,002 | −5.6% | |
| 1950 | 5,000 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 4,930 | −1.4% | |
| 1970 | 4,411 | −10.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,166 | −5.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,595 | −13.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,607 | 0.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,412 | −5.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,252 | −4.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 3,238 | −5.1% | |
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A Closer Look at the Community
According to the 2000 census, there were 3,607 people living in Blairsville. Most of the people were White (95.68%), with smaller percentages of African American (2.99%), Asian (0.58%), and Native American (0.11%) residents.
There were 1,631 households in the borough. About 25.4% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.21 people.
The median age of people in Blairsville was 41 years old. This means half the people were older than 41 and half were younger. About 22.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
Learning in Blairsville
Blairsville is part of the River Valley School District. This district used to be called the Blairsville-Saltsburg School District. The middle and high schools for River Valley, along with the Blairsville elementary school, are located nearby in Burrell Township.
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See also
In Spanish: Blairsville (Pensilvania) para niños
