Knox, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Knox, Pennsylvania
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Commercial district on State Street
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Location of Knox in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
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Map showing Clarion County in Pennsylvania
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 Knox, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Clarion |
| Incorporated | 1877 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,390 ft (420 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,093 |
| • Density | 1,944.84/sq mi (750.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16232
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| FIPS code | 42-40272 |
Knox is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 1,102 people lived here. Knox is a part of the beautiful Clarion County area. You can learn more about the county at Discover Clarion County.
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Geography of Knox
Knox is found in the northwestern part of Clarion County. It's about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of U.S. Route 322 in Shippenville. It's also about 11 miles (17.7 km) west of Emlenton.
Pennsylvania Route 208 goes right through the middle of Knox. Another road, Pennsylvania Route 338, runs along the eastern side of town. This road can take you north to US 322 or south to Interstate 80. Clarion, which is the main town of the county (called the county seat), is about 9 miles (14.5 km) east of Knox.
The United States Census Bureau says that Knox covers a total area of about 0.57 square miles (1.47 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit (about 0.004 square miles or 0.01 square kilometers) being water.
Knox Population Over Time
Knox has seen its population change over many years. Here's how many people have lived in the borough during different census years:
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| 1880 | 1,020 | — | |
| 1890 | 751 | −26.4% | |
| 1900 | 704 | −6.3% | |
| 1910 | 616 | −12.5% | |
| 1920 | 806 | 30.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,037 | 28.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,098 | 5.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,213 | 10.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,247 | 2.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,306 | 4.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,364 | 4.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,182 | −13.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,176 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,146 | −2.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,102 | −3.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,099 | −4.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,176 people living in Knox. Most of the people living in the borough were White. About 22.7% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age of people in Knox was 41 years.
Local Leadership
Knox Borough is run by an elected council made up of seven members. These leaders help make decisions for the town.
- Mayor: Rich Cochran
- Council President: Jack Bish Jr.
- Council Vice President: William (Bill) Henry
- Council Pro Tem: Linda Runyan
- Council Members: Danielle Fye, Grace Minick, Melissa Pierce & Brandon Thompson
Famous Person from Knox
- Ross A. McGinnis was born in Knox. He was a brave 19-year-old who served in the military. He was killed while serving in Iraq on December 4, 2006. He was later given the Medal of Honor, which is a very high award for bravery.
Horsethief Days Festival
Knox is known in the local area as "The Horsethief Capital of the World." This is because of its special yearly festival called Horsethief Days. This festival happens during the last week of August.
History of Horsethief Days
The Horsethief Days festival started because of a person named Sebastian (Boss) Buck. He was known for stealing horses. He would change their appearance so their original owners wouldn't recognize them. Then, he would sell them. Boss Buck and his group would sell horses in both the North and the South.
Even though he didn't have much schooling, Boss Buck was very smart. He was the leader behind this horse-stealing operation. For a while, his horse-stealing business went unnoticed. This made it easy for him to make money. He even had others bring stolen horses to Clarion County, which was like his main base.
Boss Buck never worked alone; he always had others with him when he stole horses. Eventually, the police found out about his activities and tried to arrest him. He went into hiding for a while. After the police stopped looking for him as actively, he came out and started stealing horses again. He was considered a top criminal in the United States at one point. Finally, he was caught and arrested. After he was released from jail, he lived a normal life and stopped stealing horses. The Horsethief Days festival remembers this interesting part of the county's past.
Events at Horsethief Days
The Horsethief Days festival has many different events each year. Some of the most common things you can see and do include:
- An antique car show
- Yard sales
- Bike races
- Tractor and lawn mower races
- Live music almost every night
- The big Horsethief Days Parade on the last day of the festival
