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A township of 2,243 people in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
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Conserved land0.2%24 of 10,911 acres
Trails12 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves111 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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1940 Census Enumeration District Descriptions - Pennsylvania - Armstrong County - ED 3-29, ED 3-30, ED 3-31, ED 3-32, E…1850
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1940 Census Enumeration District Descriptions - Pennsylvania - Armstrong County - ED 3-29, ED 3-30, ED 3-31, ED 3-32, E…, 1850

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Township in Pennsylvania, US
1814Established
2,411Population
17.1 sq miArea

Gilpin Township is a Second class Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a township rich in history, dating back to early 19th-century settlement. Officially incorporated on December 26, 1878, it evolved from an agricultural and timber-based economy to an industrial hub, supported by its abundant natural resources—including coal, salt, timber, natural gas, and sand—and its strategic location along the Allegheny and Kiskiminetas Rivers. These rivers not only fostered trade and transportation but also enabled Gilpin’s transformation into a manufacturing center. The township includes various communities—Bagdad, Johnetta, Schenley, Georgetown, Banfield, Forks Church, A…

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Allegheny Valley HospitalNatrona · 7.9 mi · ER
Community Health Clinic, Inc. - Vandergrift Location 1Vandergrift · 5 mi · sliding-scale fees
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DentalShortage · county-wide
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