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President Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania
Township
Pithole Stone Arch Bridge
Pithole Stone Arch Bridge
Map of Venango County, Pennsylvania highlighting President Township
Map of Venango County, Pennsylvania highlighting President Township
Map of Venango County, Pennsylvania
Map of Venango County, Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Venango
Settled 1798
Incorporated 1850
Government
 • Type Board of Supervisors
Area
 • Total 38.91 sq mi (100.78 km2)
 • Land 37.79 sq mi (97.88 km2)
 • Water 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 451
 • Estimate 
(2023)
440
 • Density 13.68/sq mi (5.28/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 814
FIPS code 42-121-62544

President Township is a small community located in Venango County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is a type of local government area called a township. In 2020, about 451 people lived here. This number has gone down a bit over the years.

The township is found where Hemlock Creek meets the Allegheny River. Many people have seasonal camps or cottages here. These homes are often near state gamelands, which are areas set aside for wildlife and outdoor activities.

History of President Township

President Township has an interesting past. One important historical site is the Pithole Stone Arch Bridge. This bridge was built a long time ago. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This means it is a special place that is protected for its historical importance.

Geography and Nature

President Township covers a total area of about 38.5 square miles (99.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 37.4 square miles (96.8 square kilometers) is land. The rest, about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers), is water. This water includes parts of the Allegheny River and Hemlock Creek. The township's natural beauty makes it a popular spot for outdoor fun.

People and Population

The number of people living in President Township has changed over time.

  • In 2000, there were 543 people.
  • In 2010, the population was 540.
  • By 2020, it was 451 people.
  • In 2023, it was estimated to be around 440 people.

Most of the people living in the township are White. The population density is about 14.5 people per square mile. This means there is a lot of open space.

The average age of people in the township is 46 years old. This shows that many adults and older people live here. About 20% of the population is under 18 years old.

Education

Students in President Township attend schools in two different districts. Most of the township is part of the Forest Area School District. A smaller part of the township is in the Oil City Area School District. This means that depending on where they live, children go to different schools.

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