Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Mount Pleasant Township,
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania |
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Township
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Sewickley Manor (1852)
National Register of Historic Places |
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Map of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Highlighting Mount Pleasnt Township
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Map of Pennsylvania highlighting
Westmoreland County |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Settled | 1770 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56.09 sq mi (145.27 km2) |
| • Land | 55.94 sq mi (144.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,911 |
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10,490 |
| • Density | 188.90/sq mi (72.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-129-51888 |
| Website | http://www.mtpleasanttwp.com |
Mount Pleasant Township is a local government area called a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania. Townships are like small towns or rural areas that have their own local government.
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About Mount Pleasant Township
Mount Pleasant Township is part of Westmoreland County. It is a place where people live, work, and go to school. The township covers an area of about 56 square miles (145 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Population and People
According to the 2010 census, about 10,911 people lived in Mount Pleasant Township. By 2018, the estimated population was around 10,490 people. This means that many families and individuals call this township home.
History of the Township
Mount Pleasant Township was first settled by people in 1770. This was many years before the United States became an independent country. Over time, more people moved to the area, and it grew into the community it is today.
Images for kids
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Outcrop of the Casselman Formation, viewed at milepost 84.2 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Mount Pleasant (condado de Westmoreland, Pensilvania) para niños
