Grindstone, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Grindstone, Pennsylvania
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Ava Renee Johnson
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 Grindstone, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Grindstone, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Townships | Jefferson, Redstone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.41 km2) |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 489 |
| • Density | 371.86/sq mi (143.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15442
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| FIPS code | 42-31592 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1176245 |
Grindstone is a small community located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place. This means it's a recognized area for counting people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Grindstone is found within two different areas called townships: Jefferson Township and Redstone Township. Before 2010, Grindstone was part of a larger area called Grindstone-Rowes Run. But for the 2010 census, it was divided into two separate places. In 2010, about 498 people lived here.
The ZIP code for Grindstone is 15442.
Where is Grindstone?
Grindstone is mostly located in the southern part of Jefferson Township. However, it also stretches south across a stream called Redstone Creek into the northern part of Redstone Township.
The community of Rowes Run is right next to Grindstone, to its southeast. Other nearby towns include Fayette City, which is about 7.5 miles (12 km) to the north. Uniontown, the main town for Fayette County, is about 12 miles (19 km) to the southeast. Brownsville is about 4 miles (6 km) to the west.
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the population of Grindstone was 489 people.
