Neville Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 |
| • Estimate
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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 special kind of local government area in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It's unique because its entire land area is an island called Neville Island. This island sits right in the middle of the Ohio River. In 2020, about 1,108 people lived here.
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History of Neville Island
This island was once known as Montour's Island. It was named after Andrew Montour, a Native American interpreter. He lived on the land many years ago. Before the American Revolution, both Pennsylvania and Virginia claimed the island. This led to a big legal case called Irvine v. Sims's Lessee in 1799.
A man named Charles Simms won the case. He then gave the island to his partner, General John Neville. That's how the island and the township got their current name. General Neville lived on the island during his last years.
Neville Township officially became a township on April 8, 1854. It was formed from a part of Ohio Township. In 1901, it became a "first-class" township, which means it had a more organized local government. Back in 1903, a newspaper ad even called the island "the next Manhattan Island"!
Sports and Fun on the Island
In 1998, a company built the Island Sports Center on the western tip of Neville Island. Robert Morris University bought the center in 2003. It's a great place for sports!
The Island Sports Center has:
- A large hockey rink with 1,200 seats
- A golf driving range
- A fun miniature golf course
- Different athletic fields
- A pro shop for sports gear
Where is Neville Island?
Neville Township includes Neville Island and the water around it in the Ohio River. The island is about 2.2 square miles in total. About 1.3 square miles of that is land, and the rest is water. Neville Island is almost five miles long. It is the largest island in Pennsylvania by land area.
The island is about a 15-minute drive from Pittsburgh. This can change depending on traffic.
Neighboring Areas and Bridges
Neville Township is connected to many places by bridges across the Ohio River.
Across the river's smaller channel (the "back channel"), Neville Township is next to:
- Coraopolis (connected by the Coraopolis Bridge)
- Robinson Township
- Kennedy Township
- Stowe Township (connected by the Fleming Park Bridge)
Across 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 highway. It crosses the Ohio River and goes right over Neville Island.
Population of Neville Township
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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. About 18.3% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 42 years. Most people living there were White (97.32%).
Images for kids
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Neville Township Municipal Building, located at 5050 Grand Avenue.
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The Neville Motel Bungalows, probably date back to the 1940s or 1950s, located near the corner of Neville Road and Grand Avenue.
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Island Sports Center, built in 1998, located at 7600 Grand Avenue.
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A portion of Neville Island, PA, on October 17, 2009.
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The Neville Island Bridge, opened in 1976.
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The Coraopolis-Neville Island Bridge, which opened in 1995, replaced the former Coraopolis 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 docked on Neville Island on October 17, 2009.
