Cherrytree Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Titusville
|
|
|---|---|
|
Township
|
|
| Cherrytree Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania |
|
This 1882 bridge over Oil Creek is on the National Register of Historic Places
|
|
Map of Venango County, Pennsylvania highlighting Cherrytree Township
|
|
Map of Venango County, Pennsylvania
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Venango |
| Settled | 1797 |
| Incorporated | 1817 |
| Government
City of Titusville
|
|
| • Type | Board of Supervisors |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.70 sq mi (95.05 km2) |
| • Land | 36.70 sq mi (95.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 1,306 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
|
1,270 |
| • Density | 40.03/sq mi (15.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-121-13136 |
| Titusville | |
Cherrytree Township is a community in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a type of local government area called a township. In 2020, about 1,306 people lived here. This number was a bit lower than in 2010. Cherrytree Township is considered part of the larger area of Titusville.
A Look Back in Time: Cherrytree's History
Cherrytree Township has an interesting past. Two important historical sites are found here. The Bridge in Cherrytree Township is a very old bridge. It was built in 1882. This bridge crosses Oil Creek. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special place worth protecting.
Another famous spot is the Drake Oil Well. This well is super important. It was the first successful oil well in the United States. It started the modern oil industry. These sites show Cherrytree Township's role in history.
Where is Cherrytree Township?
Cherrytree Township is located in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It covers a total area of about 36.8 square miles (95.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Cherrytree Township?
The number of people living in Cherrytree Township has changed over the years.
- In 2000, there were 1,543 people.
- In 2010, the population was 1,540.
- By 2020, the population was 1,297.
- In 2023, it was estimated that about 1,270 people lived there.
The average age of people in the township in 2000 was 40 years old. About 24.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
