Tionesta, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Tionesta, Pennsylvania
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Forest County Courthouse
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Location of Tionesta in Forest County, Pennsylvania.
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 Tionesta, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Forest |
| Settled | 1805 |
| Incorporated | 1805 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.38 sq mi (3.56 km2) |
| • Land | 1.38 sq mi (3.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 428 |
| • Density | 311.27/sq mi (120.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
16353
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-76848 |
Tionesta is a small town, called a borough, in Forest County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is also the main town, or county seat, of Forest County. In 2020, about 475 people lived there.
The name Tionesta comes from a Native American word. It means "the home of the wolves." When you visit Tionesta, you'll see a sign that says, "A special place with a relaxed pace."
Tionesta is in a very green, forested area. Many people come here for outdoor fun like hiking and hunting. Even though the area around Tionesta has grown because of tourism, the town itself has faced some challenges. For example, a big factory closed, and a fire in 2002 damaged part of the downtown area.
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Geography of Tionesta
Tionesta is located at 41.495017 degrees north and 79.455939 degrees west. It is about 54 miles (87 km) southeast of Erie. Tionesta is also about 78 miles (126 km) north of Pittsburgh.
The United States Census Bureau says the borough covers about 1.3 square miles (3.56 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Tionesta's Climate
| Climate data for Tionesta 2 SE Lake, Pennsylvania (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1921–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 72 (22) |
75 (24) |
84 (29) |
89 (32) |
94 (34) |
97 (36) |
102 (39) |
99 (37) |
97 (36) |
88 (31) |
80 (27) |
72 (22) |
102 (39) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35.0 (1.7) |
37.7 (3.2) |
46.9 (8.3) |
60.6 (15.9) |
71.6 (22.0) |
79.2 (26.2) |
83.1 (28.4) |
81.6 (27.6) |
74.9 (23.8) |
63.2 (17.3) |
50.2 (10.1) |
39.2 (4.0) |
60.3 (15.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 27.0 (−2.8) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
36.3 (2.4) |
48.2 (9.0) |
59.1 (15.1) |
67.9 (19.9) |
71.9 (22.2) |
70.6 (21.4) |
63.9 (17.7) |
52.5 (11.4) |
41.3 (5.2) |
32.1 (0.1) |
49.9 (9.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 19.0 (−7.2) |
18.8 (−7.3) |
25.8 (−3.4) |
35.8 (2.1) |
46.6 (8.1) |
56.5 (13.6) |
60.7 (15.9) |
59.6 (15.3) |
52.9 (11.6) |
41.8 (5.4) |
32.4 (0.2) |
25.0 (−3.9) |
39.6 (4.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −28 (−33) |
−27 (−33) |
−14 (−26) |
−3 (−19) |
21 (−6) |
29 (−2) |
39 (4) |
34 (1) |
24 (−4) |
11 (−12) |
0 (−18) |
−22 (−30) |
−28 (−33) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.32 (84) |
2.56 (65) |
3.48 (88) |
4.13 (105) |
4.36 (111) |
5.14 (131) |
4.94 (125) |
4.18 (106) |
4.03 (102) |
3.74 (95) |
3.47 (88) |
3.71 (94) |
47.06 (1,195) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 14.5 (37) |
10.4 (26) |
7.8 (20) |
1.0 (2.5) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
3.6 (9.1) |
13.3 (34) |
50.8 (129) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 19.0 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 15.2 | 15.4 | 14.3 | 13.3 | 11.6 | 11.9 | 15.0 | 15.6 | 17.5 | 178.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 10.1 | 7.7 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 7.1 | 32.6 |
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People of Tionesta
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 320 | — | |
| 1880 | 469 | 46.6% | |
| 1890 | 677 | 44.3% | |
| 1900 | 815 | 20.4% | |
| 1910 | 803 | −1.5% | |
| 1920 | 642 | −20.0% | |
| 1930 | 670 | 4.4% | |
| 1940 | 845 | 26.1% | |
| 1950 | 726 | −14.1% | |
| 1960 | 778 | 7.2% | |
| 1970 | 711 | −8.6% | |
| 1980 | 659 | −7.3% | |
| 1990 | 634 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 615 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 483 | −21.5% | |
| 2020 | 475 | −1.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 481 | −0.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 615 people living in Tionesta. There were 282 homes, and 166 of those were families. The town had about 457 people per square mile.
Most people living in Tionesta were White (99.67%). A small number were Asian (0.16%) or from two or more backgrounds (0.16%). About 0.49% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 282 homes, about 22% had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (49.6%) were married couples. About 36.9% of homes had just one person living there. Many people living alone were 65 years old or older (24.1%).
The average home had 2.18 people, and the average family had 2.88 people. The population included 21.8% under 18, and 21% who were 65 or older. The average age in Tionesta was 45 years.
Sherman Lighthouse
The Sherman Memorial Lighthouse is a special building in Tionesta. It stands on a 22.5-acre island in the Allegheny River. This island used to be called Hunters Island, but now it's known as Lighthouse Island.
The lighthouse is 75 feet tall and sits on a 25-foot-high mound of soil. It opened in 2005, just in time for Tionesta's 150th birthday celebration.
Unlike most lighthouses, which are mainly for guiding ships, the Sherman Lighthouse is also a museum. Inside, it displays items from the Sherman family and a collection of over 280 small lighthouse models.
The tower is shaped like an octagon and is made of wood, not stone or concrete. The top part, where the light shines, is made of aluminum and glass. It has a light similar to what a small airport would use. To reach the top, you climb 76 spiral steps.
Notable People from Tionesta
Tionesta has been home to some important people.
- Howard Zahniser grew up in Tionesta. He became a famous conservationist, someone who works to protect nature. He was the leader of The Wilderness Society in Washington, D.C.. He wrote the Wilderness Act of 1964. This law helps protect over 111 million acres of public land in America forever. Howard Zahniser finished high school in Tionesta in 1924. In 2001, a special marker was placed near Tionesta to honor him and his work.
- O. O. Spence was also from Tionesta. He received the Medal of Honor, a very brave award, for his actions during a conflict in 1876.
See also
In Spanish: Tionesta (Pensilvania) para niños
