Brockway, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Brockway, Pennsylvania
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Location of Brockway in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
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 Brockway, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Brockway, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Jefferson | |
| Settled | 1822 | |
| Incorporated | 1883 | |
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| • Type | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.19 sq mi (3.07 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,276 | |
| • Density | 1,920.68/sq mi (741.72/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
15824
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| Area code(s) | 814 | |
| FIPS code | 42-08960 | |
Brockway is a small town, called a borough, located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,276 people lived there.
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History of Brockway
How Brockway Got Its Name
The area was first settled in 1822 by two brothers, Alonzo and John S. Brockway. The community was officially planned out in 1836 and was first known as "Brockwayville." A post office opened there in 1829 with the same name. Later, in 1925, the post office and the town changed their name to simply "Brockway."
Important Buildings and Businesses
The old Brockwayville Passenger Depot, which was a train station for the Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railroad, is a very important historical building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003, meaning it's recognized for its special history.
A major company in Brockway's past was the Brockway Glass Company Inc. It started in 1907 as the Brockway Machine Bottle Company. This company made and sold glass bottles and other glass products. They also made plastic items through other companies they owned. Over the years, Brockway Glass grew by buying other factories. Eventually, in 1987, a larger company called Owens-Illinois bought Brockway Glass.
Geography of Brockway
Where Brockway is Located
Brockway is found in the northeastern part of Jefferson County. It sits in a valley near a stream called Little Toby Creek. This creek flows north into the Clarion River, which then joins the Allegheny River.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 219 goes right through Brockway. If you go northeast on this road, you'll reach Ridgway about 17 miles away. If you head south, you'll get to DuBois in about 10 miles. Another road, Pennsylvania Route 28, starts in Brockway and goes west for about 18 miles to Brookville.
Size of the Borough
According to government information, Brockway covers a total area of about 1.22 square miles (3.15 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.19 square miles (3.07 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Population of Brockway
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Brockway has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| 1880 | 360 | — | |
| 1890 | 929 | 158.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,777 | 91.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,898 | 6.8% | |
| 1920 | 2,369 | 24.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,690 | 13.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,709 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,650 | −2.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,563 | −3.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,529 | −1.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,376 | −6.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,207 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,182 | −1.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,072 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,276 | 9.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,182 people living in Brockway. Most of the people were White. About 28.9% of homes had children under 18. The average age of people in Brockway was 40 years old.
Public Services in Brockway
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Education in Brockway
Brockway has its own school system, called the Brockway Area School District. Students attend the Brockway Area Junior/Senior High School.
Notable People from Brockway
Many interesting people have connections to Brockway:
- Dr. James Poole, who lived in Brockway, was an inventor with many patents related to glass technology.
- Joe Scarnati grew up in Brockway. He was a very important leader in the state government, serving as the President Pro Tempore of the Pennsylvania State Senate.
- Andrew Thomas Kearney, who founded a big business consulting company called A.T. Kearney, was born in Brockway. He also won the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a very high honor.
- Kevin Benson, a well-known meteorologist (weather forecaster) for WPXI Channel 11 News in Pittsburgh, is from Brockway.
- Eustace L. Brockway, who was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly (a state government body), was born in what was then Brockwayville.
See also
In Spanish: Brockway (Pensilvania) para niños
