Spruce Creek, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Spruce Creek, Pennsylvania
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 Spruce Creek, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Spruce Creek, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Huntingdon |
| Township | Spruce Creek |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1188325 |
Spruce Creek is a small, unincorporated community in Spruce Creek Township, Pennsylvania, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, but is part of a larger township or county. Spruce Creek is located where Spruce Creek flows into the Little Juniata River. A former major railroad line, the Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line, also passed through this area. The river and railroad both go through a narrow valley, called a water gap, in Tussey Mountain near the village.
History of Spruce Creek
In the 1700s and 1800s, Spruce Creek was home to a large woollen mill. A woollen mill is a factory where wool is cleaned, spun into yarn, and woven into fabric. For many years, Spruce Creek was also known for Indian Caverns, a natural cave system that was open to visitors from 1929 until 2017.
Famous Fishing Spot
Today, Spruce Creek is most famous for its amazing fly fishing. Fly fishing is a special way of fishing where anglers use lightweight fishing lines and artificial "flies" to catch fish. While much of Spruce Creek is on private land, the nearby Little Juniata River is open for public fishing.
Many important people have visited Spruce Creek to enjoy its fishing. Two former United States Presidents, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Jimmy Carter, came here to fish. President Eisenhower visited on May 9, 1953, while he was still in office. President Carter also visited several times during his time as president. Even Troy Polamalu, a famous football player from the Pittsburgh Steelers, has visited Spruce Creek to fish.
