Virgin Run facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Virgin Run |
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Location of Virgin Run mouth
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| Other name(s) | Tributary to Youghiogheny River |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Allen Run divide pond in Flatwoods, Pennsylvania 1,320 ft (400 m) 40°01′30″N 079°43′37″W / 40.02500°N 79.72694°W |
| River mouth | Youghiogheny River about 2 miles southeast of Perryopolis, Pennsylvania 837 ft (255 m) 40°03′45″N 079°42′35″W / 40.06250°N 79.70972°W |
| Length | 3.44 mi (5.54 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | generally northeast |
| River system | Monongahela River |
| Basin size | 4.75 square miles (12.3 km2) |
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| Waterbodies | Virgin Run Lake |
| Bridges | Town Country Road, PA 201, Maplewood Road |
Virgin Run is a small stream, like a mini-river, located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It's about 3.44 mi (5.54 km) long. This stream is special because it's the only one with this exact name in the entire United States! It eventually flows into a bigger river called the Youghiogheny River.
Other Names for Virgin Run
Sometimes, in the past, Virgin Run was also called Virgins Run. This information comes from a system that tracks geographic names.
Where Virgin Run Flows
Virgin Run starts in a pond in a place called Flatwoods, Pennsylvania. From there, it flows mostly towards the northeast. After its journey, it joins the Youghiogheny River. This meeting point is about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) southeast of Perryopolis.
Understanding the Virgin Run Watershed
A watershed is like a big bowl where all the rain and snow that falls drains into one main stream or river. The Virgin Run watershed covers an area of 4.75 square miles (12.3 km2). This area gets about 43.1 inches (109.5 cm) of rain each year. About 53% of this area is covered by forests.
