Burgettstown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Burgettstown, Pennsylvania
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Former schoolhouse in Burgettstown
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Location of Burgettstown in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
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 Burgettstown, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Washington |
| Established | 1795 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,425 |
| • Density | 2,291.00/sq mi (885.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
15021
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
Burgettstown is a small town, also called a borough, located in the northwestern part of Washington County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,424 people lived there. It's part of the bigger Pittsburgh metropolitan area, which means it's close to the city of Pittsburgh.
One cool thing near Burgettstown is The Pavilion at Star Lake. This is a large outdoor concert venue that can hold 23,000 people. Many famous musicians perform there, making it a popular spot for concerts in the Pittsburgh area.
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History of Burgettstown
Burgettstown was founded in 1795. It was named after Sebastian Burgett, who was the person who first planned out the town.
Geography and Location
Burgettstown is located at specific coordinates: 40.380844 degrees North and -80.391047 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Nearby Communities
Burgettstown is completely surrounded by Smith Township. This township includes several other small communities nearby. Some of these are Joffre, Bulger, Cherry Valley, Atlasburg, Slovan, Langeloth, Eldersville, Florence, Paris, and Studa.
Population Information
The population of Burgettstown has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census years:
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| 1880 | 876 | — | |
| 1890 | 929 | 6.1% | |
| 1900 | 961 | 3.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,268 | 31.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,990 | 56.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,266 | 13.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,497 | 10.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,379 | −4.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,383 | 0.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,118 | −11.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,867 | −11.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,634 | −12.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,576 | −3.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,388 | −11.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,424 | 2.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,414 | 1.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,576 people living in Burgettstown. These people made up 656 households, with 429 of them being families. The average household had about 2.34 people, and the average family had about 2.93 people.
About 21.6% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age in Burgettstown was 42 years old.
Education in Burgettstown
Students in Burgettstown attend schools in the public Burgettstown Area School District. This district includes two main schools:
- Burgettstown Middle/High School: This school serves students from 6th to 12th grade.
- Burgettstown Area Elementary Center: This school is for younger students, from kindergarten to 5th grade.
The Burgettstown Community Library is also an important place. It's home to the Ft. Vance Historical Society, where you can learn about local history. It also hosts the Washington-Greene County chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.
Famous People from Burgettstown
Many interesting people have connections to Burgettstown:
- Barry Alvarez: He was a very successful head football coach and Athletics Director at the University of Wisconsin.
- Robert Linn: He holds a record as one of the longest-serving mayors ever in the United States, serving for 58 years in Beaver, Pennsylvania.
- Joe Tepsic: He was a professional baseball player who played as an outfielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
- Roger Arliner Young: She was the first African American woman to earn a PhD in zoology, which is the study of animals.
- John D. Fredericks: An American lawyer who served two terms as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Burgettstown (Pensilvania) para niños
