Evans City, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Evans City
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Along Route 68 in downtown Evans City
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Location of Evans City in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
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Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Butler |
| Settled | 1830 |
| Incorporated | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,737 |
| • Density | 2,123.47/sq mi (819.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16033
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-24248 |
| School district | Seneca Valley school district |
Evans City is a small town, called a borough, in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 1,737 people lived there. It is known for its history and for being a filming location for some famous movies!
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Geography of Evans City
Evans City is found in the southwestern part of Butler County. It sits in a valley next to a stream called Breakneck Creek. The town is surrounded by Jackson Township and Forward Township.
Pennsylvania Route 68 goes right through Evans City. This road can take you northeast about 12 miles to Butler, which is the main city of the county. It can also take you northwest about 5 miles to Zelienople.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Evans City covers a total area of about 0.82 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 637 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,203 | 88.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,339 | 11.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,548 | 15.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,561 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,604 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,637 | 2.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,825 | 11.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,144 | 17.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,299 | 7.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,054 | −10.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,009 | −2.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,833 | −8.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,737 | −5.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,009 people living in Evans City. There were 819 households, which means 819 different homes where people lived. Most people in the borough were White.
About 31.6% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.44 people. The average family had about 3.02 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 24.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in Evans City was 36 years old.
The median income for a household was $41,128. This means half the households earned more than this, and half earned less. About 6.4% of the population lived below the poverty line.
History of Evans City
Early Days and Naming
The area where Evans City now stands was once a favorite camping spot for Native Americans. They called the creek running through it Big Beaver Run. The French called it Casse-cou-anse, which means "Breakneck Creek." This name was used by travelers between old forts.
From 1804 to 1836, the place was often called "Boggs' Mill." Later, it was named "Evansburg" after Thomas B. Evans. He bought and rebuilt the original mill. In 1880, it was a small village with only 68 people. By 1894, the population had grown to about 1,000.
Railroad and Growth
In October 1878, the railroad reached Evans City. This brought new business and made the town grow. One interesting fact is that the railroad depot (train station) was built over Breakneck Creek! It was a very unique and beautiful building. Sadly, it was torn down in the early 1980s because it was getting old and unsafe. Many people wanted it to be saved.
In 1882, Evans City officially became a borough. Edward Dambach was chosen as the first leader, called a burgess.
Churches in Evans City
Many churches were founded in Evans City over the years:
- The Amana Baptist Church started in 1820.
- The United Presbyterian Church was founded around 1837. They built a new church building in 1888.
- St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church was formed in 1849.
- The Presbyterian Church was founded in 1882.
- St. John's United Christian Church was organized in 1888.
- The Methodist Episcopal Church was dedicated in 1889.
Evans City in Movies
Evans City and its cemetery became famous as the filming location for the 1968 horror movie Night of the Living Dead. The director, George A. Romero, also filmed his 1973 movie The Crazies in and around Evans City.
Economy and Environment
Near Evans City, there is a place called Seneca Landfill. This landfill does something special for the environment. It captures methane gas, which is a powerful greenhouse gas.
The landfill then turns this methane into renewable natural gas at its special plant called LEGO-V. This process creates electricity and enough renewable energy to heat over 3,800 homes every year! This helps to reduce methane emissions in the county. It also provides an alternative to fracking for shale gas.
See also
In Spanish: Evans City para niños
