Bradys Bend Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bradys Bend Township, Pennsylvania
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Township
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Along the Allegheny River; Bradys Bend Township is the lower area at left
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Map of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania highlighting Bradys Bend Township
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Map of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Armstrong |
| Settled | 1784 |
| Incorporated | 1845 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.61 sq mi (32.67 km2) |
| • Land | 12.61 sq mi (32.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 784 |
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780 |
| • Density | 58.11/sq mi (22.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-005-08152 |
Bradys Bend Township is a small community located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 784 people lived there. This was a small increase from 2010, when 773 people called it home.
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History of Bradys Bend
Bradys Bend has some important historical places. The old Bradys Bend Iron Company Furnaces and St. Stephen's Church are special because they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected because of their historical importance.
Geography of the Township
Bradys Bend Township covers an area of about 32.7 square kilometers (about 12.6 square miles). It's all land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Outdoor Fun and Recreation
If you love the outdoors, you'll be happy to know that parts of the Pennsylvania State Game Lands Number 105 are right here in Bradys Bend Township. These lands offer great opportunities for activities like hiking and enjoying nature.
Who Lives in Bradys Bend?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 773 | — | |
| 2020 | 784 | 1.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 780 | 0.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 939 people living in the township. About 21.7% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 41 years old. Most households were families, with many married couples living together.
Local Cemeteries
- Bradys Bend Cemetery
- Saint Marys Cemetery
Images for kids
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Bradys Bend Iron Company Furnace
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St. Stephen's Church
Bradys Bend Township also appeared in an old map book from 1876 called the Atlas of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
