Girtys Run facts for kids
This article is about Girty (disambiguation). For other uses, see Girtys Run (disambiguation).
Quick facts for kids Girtys Run |
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| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | 40°33′59″N 80°02′09″W / 40.5664568°N 80.0358894°W |
| River mouth | 738 ft (225 m) 40°28′42″N 79°58′07″W / 40.4784022°N 79.9686637°W |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Allegheny River |
Girtys Run is a tributary of the Allegheny River located in Allegheny County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
It is named after the Girty family who settled in the area. Some say it was named for John Girty. Others say it was named for Thomas Girty, brother of the famous renegade Simon Girty.
Course
Girtys Run joins the Allegheny River at the borough of Millvale.
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