Breakneck Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Breakneck Creek |
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Breakneck Creek seen from a bridge in Mars, Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Cities | Valencia, PA, Mars, PA, Callery, PA, Evans City, PA |
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| Main source | Bakerstown Hill Bakerstown, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania 1,290 ft (390 m) 40°39′38″N 79°58′36″W / 40.66056°N 79.97667°W |
| River mouth | Connoquenessing Creek Eidenau, Butler County, Pennsylvania 902 ft (275 m) 40°47′51″N 80°05′52″W / 40.79750°N 80.09778°W |
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Breakneck Creek is a small stream, or tributary, located in Western Pennsylvania. It flows north and eventually joins a larger stream called Connoquenessing Creek.
The creek begins in a village called Bakerstown in Allegheny County. From there, it travels northwest through several towns in Butler County. These towns include Valencia, Mars, Callery, and Evans City. After flowing for a few more miles, Breakneck Creek reaches the village of Eidenau. This is where it flows into Connoquenessing Creek.
History of Breakneck Creek
Did you know that Breakneck Creek once had a very unusual train station? In Evans City, there was a train station built right on a platform above the creek! This unique building was located in the downtown area.
This special structure was so unusual that it was even featured in the famous Ripley's Believe It or Not! collection. That's a collection of strange and amazing facts from around the world. Unfortunately, the building is no longer standing today.
