Cochranton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Cochranton, Pennsylvania
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Adams Street Bridge over French Creek. This bridge was replaced in late 2015.
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Location of Cochranton in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
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 Cochranton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Pennsylvania | ||
| County | Crawford County | ||
| Founded | 1800 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation
(middle of borough)
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1,065 ft (325 m) | ||
| Highest elevation
(Northeast corner of borough)
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1,300 ft (400 m) | ||
| Lowest elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,121 | ||
| • Estimate
(2022)
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1,107 | ||
| • Density | 930.89/sq mi (359.52/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
16314
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| Area code(s) | 814 | ||
Cochranton is a small town, known as a borough, in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 1,121 people lived there. This was a slight decrease from the 1,136 people counted in 2010.
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Exploring Cochranton's Location
Cochranton is found on the southern edge of Crawford County. It is surrounded by other townships. To the north is East Fairfield Township. To the east is Wayne Township. To the southwest is Fairfield Township.
Rivers and Creeks in Cochranton
The borough covers about 3.1 square kilometers (1.2 square miles) of land. There is no water area within its borders. French Creek flows along the southwestern edge of the town. It is a tributary that flows into the Allegheny River. Little Sugar Creek also runs through Cochranton. It joins French Creek just north of the Adams Street bridge.
Main Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 322 goes through the northern part of Cochranton. This road helps people travel to nearby cities. It leads about 16 kilometers (10 miles) northwest to Meadville. Meadville is the main town of Crawford County. The route also goes southeast about 26 kilometers (16 miles) to Franklin.
Pennsylvania Route 173 runs through the center of Cochranton. It is known as Adams Street. This route connects Cochranton to Mount Hope, about 13 kilometers (8 miles) northeast. It also goes south about 16 kilometers (10 miles) to New Lebanon. Another road, Pennsylvania Route 285, starts near Cochranton. It leads west about 13 kilometers (8 miles) to Interstate 79.
How Cochranton Became a Borough
Cochranton officially became a borough on April 5, 1855. This happened after Charles Cochran and other residents asked the county court for this special status. A borough is a type of town that has its own local government.
Early History and Founders
The land that makes up Cochranton was originally granted to John Adams and Thomas Cochran. Joseph Cochran, who was Thomas Cochran's son and the town's first school teacher, helped survey the area.
First Leaders of the Borough
The first election for Cochranton's government was held on April 14, 1855. James Greer was chosen as the first Burgess. A Burgess is like a mayor for a borough. The first borough council members were Charles Cochran, D. M. DeVore, Samuel Markle, William T. Dunn, and Hugh Smith. They helped make decisions for the new town.
Cochranton's Population Over Time
Cochranton has seen its population change throughout the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the borough:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 250 | — | |
| 1870 | 459 | 83.6% | |
| 1880 | 645 | 40.5% | |
| 1890 | 655 | 1.6% | |
| 1900 | 640 | −2.3% | |
| 1910 | 695 | 8.6% | |
| 1920 | 647 | −6.9% | |
| 1930 | 727 | 12.4% | |
| 1940 | 793 | 9.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,092 | 37.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,139 | 4.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,229 | 7.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,240 | 0.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,174 | −5.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,148 | −2.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,136 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,121 | −1.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,107 | −2.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,148 people living in Cochranton. These people lived in 478 households. A household can be a family or individuals living together. About 335 of these households were families. The town has people of all ages, with a good number of kids and teenagers, as well as adults and seniors.
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In Spanish: Cochranton para niños
