Puzzletown, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Puzzletown (40°22′37″N 78°29′24″W / 40.37694°N 78.49000°W) is a small community in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," meaning it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the U.S. government counts the people living there for statistics.
Where is Puzzletown Located?
Puzzletown sits in a valley, a low area of land between hills or mountains. This valley leads up to Blue Knob, which is the second-highest mountain in Pennsylvania! Blue Knob is part of the Allegheny Front, which is the eastern edge of a large area called the Appalachian Plateau.
This area is mostly rural, meaning it's countryside with open spaces rather than a busy city. The number of people living in Puzzletown can vary depending on how you define its borders, but it's generally a small community.
Most people think of Puzzletown as the area around Puzzletown Road. This road goes southwest from a nearby place called Newry. It includes all the smaller streets and housing areas that branch off Puzzletown Road. Some people even include areas a few miles further along Knob Run Road, while others only count the intersection of Puzzletown Road and Poplar Run Road.
A Glimpse into Puzzletown's Past
Puzzletown has been around for a long time. It was founded in about 1840. Before it was called Puzzletown, this community had a different name: Poplar Run.
