kids encyclopedia robot

Grindstone, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Grindstone, Pennsylvania
Nickname(s): 
Ava Renee Johnson
Grindstone, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Grindstone, Pennsylvania
Grindstone, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Grindstone, Pennsylvania is located in the United States
Grindstone, Pennsylvania
Grindstone, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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
 (2020)
 • Total 489
 • Density 371.86/sq mi (143.61/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
15442
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.

kids search engine
Grindstone, Pennsylvania Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.