Cedar Run, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cedar Run, Pennsylvania
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Bridge over Pine Creek at Cedar Run
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 Cedar Run, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Cedar Run, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lycoming |
| Township | Brown |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP |
17727
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1209292 |
Cedar Run is a small, unincorporated community in Brown Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. This means it's a town that isn't officially a city or borough.
A stream also called Cedar Run flows into Pine Creek right here. This area is part of the beautiful Pine Creek Gorge, sometimes called Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon! The stream is one of several that join Pine Creek from the west, like nearby Slate Run.
The Pine Creek Rail Trail, a popular path for biking and walking, goes right through Cedar Run. A small road with a bridge over Pine Creek connects the village to Pennsylvania Route 414.
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History of Cedar Run
Early Settlers and Lumber Industry
In the 1800s, the streams of Cedar Run and Slate Run were very important. They helped the lumber industry grow in Brown Township. People used the streams to move cut trees.
But it wasn't just about logging! Early settlers also came here because there were lots of fish and animals to hunt. It was a great place for outdoor activities.
Jacob Lamb is thought to be the first person to settle in this area. He even held church services in his home as early as 1805. Cedar Run had sawmills (places where logs are cut into wood) by 1819. A post office opened in 1853, making it easier to send and receive mail.
Growth and Busy Times
A Baptist church was built in Cedar Run between 1849 and 1850. This church is still used today!
In 1890, Cedar Run was at its busiest. It had a population of 885 people. From the 1880s through most of the 1890s, a daily stagecoach (a horse-drawn carriage that carried people and goods) traveled between Leetonia and Cedar Run. Leetonia was a nearby village known for lumber and tanning (making leather). The stagecoach connected these towns to the railroad line along Pine Creek.
Modern Day Cedar Run
The Cedar Run Inn and the Cedar Run General Store first opened in the early 1890s. Amazingly, they are still open today!
Between 1920 and 1946, a Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) summer camp called Camp Cedar Pines brought many boys and girls to the area.
The last train passed through Cedar Run in 1989, and the train tracks were later removed. The post office closed in 1993.
Today, you can find a private campground called Pettecoat Junction at the north end of the village. Even though the old sawmills are gone, Cedar Run is still famous for its amazing fishing. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission says that 7 miles of the Cedar Run stream are "Trophy Trout water," meaning it's a great place to catch big trout!
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Bridge over Pine Creek at Cedar Run
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