Commodore, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Commodore, Pennsylvania
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Houses on Herriman Street
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 Commodore, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Commodore, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Indiana |
| Township | Green |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,420 ft (430 m) |
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| • Total | 284 |
| • Density | 341.35/sq mi (131.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15729
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| FIPS code | 42-15464 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1172267 |
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Commodore Historic District
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| Location | Roughly bounded by PA 286, Vanderbilt Ave., Musser St. and Fisher Ave., Green Township, Commodore, Pennsylvania |
| Area | 36 acres (15 ha) |
| Built | 1919 |
| Architect | Paul Gill |
| MPS | Bituminous Coal and Coke Resources of Pennsylvania MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 94001057 |
| Added to NRHP | August 26, 1994 |
Commodore is a small community in Green Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 284 people lived there.
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History of Commodore
How Commodore Was Founded
Commodore was started in 1919. It was created by the Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation. This company was part of the New York Central Railroad. The town was named after Cornelius Vanderbilt. He was a famous businessman who founded the railroad. People often called him "Commodore" because he used to own riverboats.
A Special "Model Town"
Commodore was planned as a "model town." This meant it had better homes for coal miners than other towns. The houses were built with strong concrete blocks, not wood. This was unusual for the time. Also, the homes had toilets and the town had a sewer system. These features were very rare in other mining communities nearby.
Street Names and Design
The streets in Commodore were named after important people from the coal company. For example, there were streets named after F.E. Herriman, John Fisher, and A.J. Musser. Paul Gill, an engineer for the coal company, designed the town and its first buildings.
Becoming a Historic Place
On August 26, 1994, Commodore became a National Historic District. This means it is a special area with important historical buildings. The district includes 94 buildings that help tell the story of the town.
Geography of Commodore
Where is Commodore Located?
Commodore is located in Pennsylvania. Its exact location is 40°42′38″N 78°56′45″W / 40.71056°N 78.94583°W.
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Commodore covers about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
People of Commodore
Population Numbers
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| 2020 | 284 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 337 people living in Commodore. The population density was about 438.7 people per square mile. There were 147 housing units in the area.
Who Lives in Commodore?
The people in Commodore come from different backgrounds. Most residents are White. A small number of people are from other races or have mixed backgrounds. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Commodore includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 30% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the community was 33 years.
See also
In Spanish: Commodore (Pensilvania) para niños
