Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Turtle Creek High School, built in 1917
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| Etymology: Iroquois Turtle Clan | |
Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,114 |
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5,138 |
| • Density | 5,302.37/sq mi (2,046.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15145
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| Area code(s) | 412 |
| FIPS code | 42-77912 |
| School District | Woodland Hills |
Turtle Creek is a small town, called a borough, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Pittsburgh. In 2020, about 5,114 people lived there.
The town gets its name from a small stream that flows into the Monongahela River. Long ago, before European settlers came, a group of Native Americans from the Turtle Clan of the Iroquois Nation lived in a village here. A famous inventor, George Westinghouse, even built a factory nearby.
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Where is Turtle Creek?
Turtle Creek is located at 40°24′29″N 79°49′18″W. It covers an area of about 1.0 square mile (2.5 km2), and all of it is land.
Towns Nearby
Turtle Creek shares its borders with several other towns. These include Wilkins Township to the west and north, Monroeville to the east, Wilmerding to the southeast, North Versailles Township to the south, and East Pittsburgh to the southwest.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Turtle Creek has changed over the years.
- In 1900, there were 3,262 people.
- By 1950, the population grew to 12,363 people.
- In 2020, the population was 5,114 people.
Who Lives in Turtle Creek?
In 2000, there were 6,076 people living in Turtle Creek. About 23.4% of the homes had children under 18. Many different kinds of families and individuals live in the borough. The average age of people living here was 40 years old.
Culture and Famous People
Turtle Creek has been home to some interesting people!
- The music group the Vogues, known for their harmony-pop songs in the 1960s, started in Turtle Creek.
- Actor Ron Harper was born in Turtle Creek.
- Other notable people include lawyer H. Alberta Colclaser, football player Leon Hart, and Michael J. Estocin, who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery in the Vietnam War.
See also
In Spanish: Turtle Creek (Pensilvania) para niños
