Neville Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Neville Township
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A view of Grand Avenue, Neville Island, Pennsylvania, on November 14, 2009.
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Location in Allegheny County and state of Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Incorporated | April 8, 1854 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.34 sq mi (6.07 km2) |
| • Land | 1.53 sq mi (3.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.81 sq mi (2.11 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,108 |
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1,079 |
| • Density | 690.40/sq mi (266.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15225
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| Area code(s) | 412 |
| School District | Cornell |
Neville Township is a small area in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a type of local government called a township. All of its land is on Neville Island, which is an island in the Ohio River. In 2020, about 1,108 people lived there.
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History of Neville Island
Early Days and Name Change
Long ago, this island was known as Montour's Island. It was named after Andrew Montour, a Native American who helped translate languages. He lived on the island during colonial times.
Before the American Revolution, both Pennsylvania and Virginia claimed the island. They both gave parts of the island to their citizens. This disagreement went all the way to the Supreme Court in 1799. A man named Charles Simms won the case. He then gave the island to his partner, General John Neville. The island and the township are now named after him. General Neville spent his last years living on the island.
Becoming a Township
Neville Township officially became a township on April 8, 1854. It was created from a part of Ohio Township. In 1901, it became a "first-class" township. This means it met certain requirements for its population and services.
Around 1903, some people thought Neville Island would become a very important place. A newspaper ad even called it "the next Manhattan Island."
Island Sports Center
In 1998, a company called Hillman built the Island Sports Center on the western part of Neville Island. Later, in 2003, Robert Morris University bought the sports center.
The Island Sports Center is a great place for sports. It has a hockey rink with 1,200 seats. There is also a golf range and a fun miniature golf course. You can find athletic fields and a pro shop there too.
Geography of Neville Township
Neville Township includes Neville Island and the parts of the Ohio River around it. The township covers about 2.2 square miles (5.7 square kilometers). About 1.3 square miles (3.4 square kilometers) of this is land. The rest, about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers), is water.
Neville Island is almost five miles long. It is the largest island in Pennsylvania based on its land area.
Government and Politics
Neville Township is part of the United States government system. People in the township vote in elections, including for president. The table below shows how people in Neville Township voted in recent presidential elections.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
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| 2020 | 50% 286 | 48% 276 | 1% 8 |
| 2016 | 50% 260 | 44% 225 | 6% 31 |
| 2012 | 48% 245 | 52% 267 | 1% 3 |
Nearby Areas
Neville Township is surrounded by other towns and townships.
Across the Back Channel of the Ohio River
On the other side of the Ohio River's smaller channel, Neville Township is next to:
- Coraopolis (you can get there directly using the Coraopolis Bridge)
- Robinson Township
- Kennedy Township
- Stowe Township (connected by the Fleming Park Bridge)
Across the Main Channel of the Ohio River
On the other side of the river's main channel, Neville Township is next to:
- Haysville
- Glenfield (connected by the Neville Island Bridge)
- Kilbuck Township
- Emsworth
- Ben Avon
- Avalon
The Neville Island Bridge carries Interstate 79 and the Yellow Belt road. It goes over the Ohio River and Neville Island, west of Pittsburgh. It takes about 15 minutes to drive from Neville Island to Pittsburgh, depending on traffic.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 236 | — | |
| 1870 | 289 | 22.5% | |
| 1880 | 306 | 5.9% | |
| 1890 | 353 | 15.4% | |
| 1900 | 758 | 114.7% | |
| 1910 | 634 | −16.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,272 | 100.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,532 | 20.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,469 | −4.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,310 | 57.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,400 | 3.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,017 | −16.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,416 | −29.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,273 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,232 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,084 | −12.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,079 | −0.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,232 people living in Neville Township. There were 624 households, which are groups of people living together. About 20% of households had children under 18. Many households (43.8%) were made up of single people. Also, 18.3% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The population was spread out by age:
- 18.3% were under 18 years old.
- 9.0% were between 18 and 24.
- 27.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 23.3% were between 45 and 64.
- 22.0% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in the township was 42 years.
Gallery
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The Neville Township Municipal Building, located at 5050 Grand Avenue.
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The Neville Motel Bungalows, which might be from the 1940s or 1950s. They are near Neville Road and Grand Avenue.
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The Island Sports Center, built in 1998, located at 7600 Grand Avenue.
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A part of Neville Island, PA, seen on October 17, 2009.
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The Neville Island Bridge, which opened in 1976.
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The Coraopolis-Neville Island Bridge, opened in 1995, replaced an older bridge.
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The Fleming Park Bridge, built in 1955.
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The PC&Y Railroad Bridge, built in 1894.
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The Neville Township Memorial in Memorial Park on Grand Avenue.
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The Becky Thatcher boat docked at Neville Island on October 17, 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Neville (condado de Allegheny, Pensilvania) para niños
