Bruner Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bruner Run |
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Location of Bruner Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Youghiogheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
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| Main source | Jonathan Run divide about 4 miles west-southwest of Stewarton, Pennsylvania 1,975 ft (602 m) 39°53′56″N 079°32′39″W / 39.89889°N 79.54417°W |
| River mouth | Youghiogheny River about 0.5 miles northwest of Stewarton, Pennsylvania 997 ft (304 m) 39°55′33″N 079°13′09″W / 39.92583°N 79.21917°W |
| Length | 3.88 mi (6.24 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | north and east |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 3.44 square miles (8.9 km2) |
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| Bridges | Greenbriar Road |
Bruner Run is a small stream, about 3.88 mi (6.24 km) long. It flows into the Youghiogheny River in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. This stream is special because it's the only one of its name in the entire United States.
What's in a Name?
Sometimes, streams or rivers have different names over time. Bruner Run has also been known by another name in the past. People used to call it Haney Run. This information comes from the Geographic Names Information System, which keeps track of place names.
Where Does Bruner Run Start and End?
Bruner Run begins its journey about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of a place called Stewarton, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows mostly north. Then, it turns and flows east. Finally, it joins the larger Youghiogheny River. This meeting point is about half a mile (0.8 km) northwest of Stewarton.
The Area Around Bruner Run
The land that drains water into Bruner Run is called its watershed. This watershed covers an area of about 3.44 sq mi (8.9 km2). The area gets a good amount of rain each year, about 48.4 inches (123 cm). Most of the land in this watershed, about 96%, is covered by forests. This means it's a very green and natural area.
