Patton, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Patton, Pennsylvania
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Location of Patton in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
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 Patton, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Cambria |
| Settled | 1844 |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,736 ft (529 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,728 |
| • Density | 1,939.39/sq mi (748.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
16668
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-58432 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215031 |
Patton is a small town, also called a borough, in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is about 19 miles (31 km) northwest of Altoona. Patton is located in a farming area and is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania metropolitan area. In 2020, about 1,728 people lived there.
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History of Patton
Patton's early economy was mostly built around a big company called the Patton Clay Works. This company was one of the largest makers of clay and brick products in the world during the first half of the 1900s.
Patton Clay Works Products
The Patton Clay Works made several important products from 1893 until it closed in 1968:
- Terra cotta products: These included pipes and tiles used for building.
- Building bricks: Regular bricks used to construct buildings.
- Pavers: These were special bricks used for paving roads and walkways. They were known as "Patton Pavers."
The clay used for these products was dug up right from the local area. Some of the bricks made in Patton were even used to build the Panama Canal. The pavers were used around the famous Eiffel Tower in France.
Economic Changes
When the Patton Clay Works closed in 1968, it had a big effect on the town. Many people lost their jobs, and the town's economy and population started to shrink.
In 1996, an area of the town called the Patton Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical site.
Geography of Patton
Patton is located in the northern part of Cambria County. It sits in a valley near Chest Creek. This creek flows north and eventually joins the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Ebensburg, which is the main town of the county, is about 13 miles (21 km) south of Patton.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough of Patton covers a total area of 0.89 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 2,651 | — | |
| 1910 | 3,907 | 47.4% | |
| 1920 | 3,628 | −7.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,988 | −17.6% | |
| 1940 | 3,085 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 3,148 | 2.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,880 | −8.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,762 | −4.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,441 | −11.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,206 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,023 | −8.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,769 | −12.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,728 | −2.3% | |
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The population of Patton has changed over the years. You can see how many people lived there at different times in the table to the left.
In 2000, there were 2,023 people living in Patton. Most of the people were White (99.80%). A very small number were Native American or from two or more races.
The town had 886 households. About 25% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.28 people. The average family had about 3.00 people.
The age of the people in Patton was spread out. About 22.9% were under 18 years old. About 20.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in Patton was 41 years.
Notable People from Patton
- Roman Catholic Archbishop Rembert Weakland was born in Patton. He was a very important leader in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
See also
In Spanish: Patton (Pensilvania) para niños
