Defiance, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Defiance, Pennsylvania
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 Defiance, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bedford |
| Township | Broad Top |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 196 |
| • Density | 1,159.76/sq mi (447.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-18608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2630005 |
Defiance is a small community located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is a special type of place called a census-designated place. This means it's an area that the government counts as a separate community for population surveys.
Defiance is part of Broad Top Township. In 2020, about 196 people lived there. The community is found along Six Mile Run Road, which is also known as State Route 1036. People believe Defiance got its name from an old fort called Fort Defiance, which was important in pioneer times.
Life in Defiance
Population and People
Defiance is a small community. In 2020, the United States Census counted 196 people living there. This makes it a quiet place where people can enjoy a peaceful life.
Learning and Schools
Children in Defiance attend public schools managed by the Tussey Mountain School District. There used to be a school called Defiance Elementary School right in the community. However, this school no longer exists. The school district decided to combine it with other schools. Now, students from Defiance travel to Saxton for their classes.
