Mix Run, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mix Run, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated village
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 Mix Run, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Mix Run, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cameron |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Mix Run is a small, unincorporated village in Gibson Township, Cameron County, Pennsylvania. An unincorporated village is a community that is not officially a town or city. This means it does not have its own local government. The U.S. Census Bureau does not track the population of Mix Run separately.
Geography of Mix Run
Mix Run is located in a somewhat remote area. It is right next to the Elk State Forest. This forest is a large area of woodlands. It is known for its beautiful nature and wildlife.
Famous People from Mix Run
Mix Run is most famous as the birthplace of a silent film actor named Tom Mix. He was born in 1880 and passed away in 1940. Tom Mix was a very popular star in early Hollywood movies. He was known for his roles in Western films.
The village of Mix Run was actually named after Tom Mix's great-great-grandfather. He was the person who first founded the community.
