Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania
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 Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Township | Harrison |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
15065
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| Area code(s) | 724, 878 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1182183 |
Natrona Heights is a community in Harrison Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It is not an official city or town, but rather an unincorporated community.
This area is located in Western Pennsylvania. It is part of the larger Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area. Natrona Heights is about 24 miles (39 km) northeast of the city of Pittsburgh. It is close to the Allegheny River and other communities like Natrona, Brackenridge, and Tarentum.
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Fun Places to Visit
Natrona Heights has some interesting spots to explore.
- The Pittsburgh-Tarentum Campmeeting Association is here. This is a Methodist-based camp that is over 160 years old.
- The Pittsburgh Buddhist Center is also located in the community.
- The Burtner House is the oldest building in town. It is still standing and hosts festivals a few times each year.
- The Community Library of Allegheny Valley, Harrison Branch, serves the people of Natrona Heights.
Schools in Natrona Heights
The schools in Natrona Heights are part of the Highlands School District.
- Highlands High School is located here.
- Highlands Middle School is also in Natrona Heights.
- There are also private schools. These include Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Elementary School.
- Saint Joseph High School is another private school in the area.
Natrona Heights in Movies
This community has been a filming location for a couple of movies.
Knightriders
The movie Knightriders was made in 1981. It was directed by George A. Romero and starred Ed Harris. Some scenes were filmed on Pennsylvania Avenue. A restaurant on Freeport Road in Natrona Heights was also used. Other parts of the movie were shot in nearby Natrona. Most of the film was made in Fawn Township.
Promised Land
The film Promised Land came out in 2012. It was filmed in Western Pennsylvania. During interviews, the actor John Krasinski shared a personal connection. He said that his father, Ronald, grew up in the Natrona Heights area.
Famous People from Natrona Heights
Many notable people have connections to Natrona Heights.
- Greg Christy is a former professional football player. He played for the Buffalo Bills.
- Jeff Christy also played professional football. He was with the Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- John Filo is a photojournalist who won a Pulitzer Prize.
- Cookie Gilchrist was a professional football player. He played for the Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, and Miami Dolphins.
- Larry J. Kulick is a bishop in the Catholic Church. He is the bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg.
- Robert W. Olszewski is a well-known painter and artist. He is famous for his miniature artworks.
- Ed Sikov is an American film scholar and author.
- Tom Young was a successful basketball coach.
See also
In Spanish: Natrona Heights (Pensilvania) para niños
