Eldred, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Eldred, Pennsylvania
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Location of Eldred in McKean County, Pennsylvania.
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 Eldred, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Eldred, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | McKean |
| Settled | 1815 |
| Incorporated | 1880 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
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| • Total | 765 |
| • Density | 874.29/sq mi (337.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
16731
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-22888 |
Eldred is a small town, called a 'borough', located in McKean County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2020, about 760 people lived there.
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Eldred's History
Eldred was named after a person named Judge Nathaniel B. Eldred. The town was settled in 1815. It officially became a borough in 1880.
Where is Eldred?
Eldred is located in Pennsylvania. It covers a total area of about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Eldred
The number of people living in Eldred has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,165 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,050 | −9.9% | |
| 1900 | 963 | −8.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,235 | 28.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,037 | −16.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,118 | 7.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,051 | −6.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,199 | 14.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,107 | −7.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,092 | −1.4% | |
| 1980 | 965 | −11.6% | |
| 1990 | 869 | −9.9% | |
| 2000 | 858 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 825 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 760 | −7.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 747 | −9.5% | |
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In 2010, there were 825 people living in Eldred. These people lived in 345 different homes. About 224 of these were families.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. About 42% of homes had married couples. Around 17% had a female head of the house without a husband.
The average home had about 2 to 3 people. The average family had about 3 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 24% were under 20 years old. About 18% were 65 years or older. The average age was around 37 years.
What to See and Do in Eldred
Eldred has some interesting places to visit.
Kendall Bridge
One special place is the Kendall Bridge. This bridge is unique because a road turns off the suspended part of the bridge. This creates a rare "suspended intersection." The bridge goes over the Allegheny River, a small road, and a railroad line. The railroad is owned by the Western New York & Pennsylvania Rail Road.
World War II Museum
Eldred is also home to the World War II Museum. During World War II, Eldred had a factory that made bombs and other military items. This factory worked day and night from 1942 to 1945. It made eight million bombs and shells for the war effort. About 1,500 people worked there.
The museum opened in 1996. It honors the U.S. soldiers who fought in the war. It also remembers the millions of people at home who helped make the supplies needed to win the war.
Fire Truck Museum
A large collection of old fire trucks is moving to Eldred. This is the Andy Leider Fire Truck Collection. They bought an old property in Eldred to make a much bigger museum.
This new museum will be the largest vintage motorized fire truck museum in the country. It will also be a place to fix and store old fire trucks. The owners are excited to open this new facility in McKean County, Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Eldred (Pensilvania) para niños
