Leechburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leechburg, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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North side of 100 block of Market Street, looking east
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Location of Leechburg in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
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 Leechburg, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Armstrong |
| Settled | 1832 |
| Incorporated | 1850 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Mayor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 790 ft (240 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,149 |
| • Density | 4,895.22/sq mi (1,888.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
15656
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| Area code(s) | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-42280 |
| Website | leechburgborough.org |
Leechburg is a small town, called a borough, in southern Armstrong County. It is located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Leechburg is about 35 miles (56 km) northeast of Pittsburgh. In 2020, about 2,149 people lived here.
Leechburg was started by David Leech, and the town is named after him. It became an official borough in 1850. The town is located along the Kiskiminetas River. This river was once an important part of the Pennsylvania Canal.
In the early 1900s, Leechburg was a busy industrial area. It had large steel factories, foundries, and cement plants. There were also many coal mines nearby. Leechburg is famous for being the first place where natural gas was used for industrial purposes.
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Government and Representatives
Leechburg is part of the United States government system.
Who Represents Leechburg in Congress?
Leechburg is in Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district. Your representative in Congress is Glenn Thompson. He is a Republican.
State Government Representatives
At the state level, Leechburg is in the 41st senatorial district. The State Senator for this area is Joe Pittman. He is also a Republican.
Leechburg is also in the 60th legislative district. Your State Representative is Abby Major. She is a Republican.
Geography of Leechburg
Leechburg is located at coordinates 40°37′45″N 79°36′13″W. The land here ranges from about 780 feet (238 meters) to 1,080 feet (329 meters) above sea level.
Land and Water Area
The borough covers a total area of about 0.48 square miles (1.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.44 square miles (1.1 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water. This means about 8.62% of the borough is covered by water.
Nearby Areas
The Kiskiminetas River forms the southern border of Leechburg. This river also marks the border with Westmoreland County. To the north, Leechburg is next to Gilpin Township.
Population Information
The population of Leechburg has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the borough during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 359 | — | |
| 1870 | 368 | 2.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,123 | 205.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,921 | 71.1% | |
| 1900 | 2,459 | 28.0% | |
| 1910 | 3,624 | 47.4% | |
| 1920 | 3,991 | 10.1% | |
| 1930 | 4,489 | 12.5% | |
| 1940 | 4,275 | −4.8% | |
| 1950 | 4,042 | −5.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,545 | −12.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,999 | −15.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,682 | −10.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,504 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,386 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,156 | −9.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,149 | −0.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,386 people living in Leechburg. Most residents were White (97.53%). About 1.26% were African American. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
The average age in Leechburg in 2000 was 43 years old. About 21.1% of the population was under 18 years old. About 23.7% of residents were 65 years or older.
History of Leechburg
Leechburg was officially founded in 1850 by David Leech. Before 1850, the area was known as White Plains. David Leech bought the land for the town from a local Native American named White Maddock.
Famous People from Leechburg
Many interesting people have come from Leechburg:
- John R. Phillips – He was a U.S. Ambassador to Italy.
- Mickey Morandini – An Olympic athlete and a professional baseball player (second baseman).
- Alex Kroll – A professional football player who later became a CEO of a big advertising company.
- Joseph Grant Beale – A Member of Congress and a business leader.
- Abby Major – She is currently a State Representative.
- Larry J. Kulick – He is the current Bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg.
- Peter “Charlie” Attie Besharo – A well-known artist.
Education in Leechburg
Children in Leechburg go to schools in the Leechburg Area School District. This school district also includes students from Gilpin Township and West Leechburg Borough.
Cemeteries
- Leechburg Cemetery
Images for kids
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Panoramic view facing west showing approximately 160 degrees of downtown Leechburg from on top of the highrise located at 2nd and Main Street
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Panoramic view facing east showing approximately 180 degrees of downtown Leechburg from on top of the highrise located at 2nd and Main Street
See also
In Spanish: Leechburg para niños
