Crenshaw, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Crenshaw, Pennsylvania
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The Redferd Segers House, on the National Register of Historic Places
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 Crenshaw, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Crenshaw, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Snyder |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.89 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (450 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 423 |
| • Density | 386.30/sq mi (149.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-17040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2630002 |
Crenshaw is a small community in Pennsylvania, USA. It's located in Snyder Township, which is part of Jefferson County. You can find it about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of the town of Brockway. It sits right on U.S. Route 219. In 2010, about 468 people lived there.
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What is Crenshaw?
Crenshaw is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place, which is a special area created by the U.S. Census Bureau just for counting people.
History of Crenshaw
Crenshaw has a simple but interesting history. It started to grow when the railroad tracks were built to reach the area around 1882. This made it easier for people and goods to travel to and from Crenshaw.
Post Office and Communication
A post office was opened in Crenshaw in 1886. This was a very important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years, finally closing its doors in 1967.
Population of Crenshaw
The number of people living in Crenshaw changes over time. Counting the population helps us understand how communities grow or shrink.
Recent Population Counts
According to the 2020 census, 423 people lived in Crenshaw. This number helps us see how the community has changed since earlier counts.
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