Salina, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Salina
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 Salina
Location in Pennsylvania
Salina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
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Salina is a small community in the northern part of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government, but it's still a recognized place where people live. Salina is found close to Route 819. Nearby towns include Tinsmill and Avonmore. The Bell-Avon elementary school, part of the Kiski Area School District, is also located near Salina.
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A Look Back in Time: The History of Salina
How Salina Started
Salina was built by a company called Kier Firebrick. They needed homes for their workers. So, between 1900 and 1915, they constructed houses for the people who worked for them.
What Salina Was Like
This community once had many important places. There were two general stores where people could buy things. It also had a hospital, a hotel, and a church. A brick factory, a bowling alley, and a post office were also part of the town. There was even a barber shop, a lumber yard, and a high school.
Changes Over Time
Many of Salina's original buildings have changed. The church was lost because the ground underneath it shifted due to mining. The high school became an elementary school. Later, it was sold and is now used for storage. One of the general stores was removed to make space for parking. The other general store is now apartments. The old hospital is now a private home. The brick factory was taken down, and only a large concrete area remains. The hotel, however, is still open as a restaurant and bar called the Salina Inn. The bowling alley is now used by the Bell Township Volunteer Fire Department.
River and Transportation
Salina is located right next to the Kiskiminetas River. This river flows into the Allegheny River. In 1831, the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal was finished. This canal allowed boats to travel for trade between Pittsburgh and Johnstown, passing right through Salina.
Where the Name "Salina" Came From
Along the Kiskiminetas River, people drilled wells to find salty water called "salt brine." This brine was used to make salt. That's how the community got its name, "Salina," which relates to salt.
The Arrival of the Railroad
By the mid-1850s, the Pennsylvania Railroad built tracks through Salina. This was a big deal because it made it easier for local businesses to send their products to new markets.
See also
In Spanish: Salina (Pensilvania) para niños
