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1850
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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About Gilpin
Township in Pennsylvania, USGilpin 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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Work & commute in Gilpin
Full picture →Most working residents leave Gilpin for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Pittsburgh (10%), Leechburg (5%) and Allegheny (4%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Health in Gilpin
Compared with Pennsylvania
No difference on any of 5 measures is outside the margin of error.
What stands out
Nothing stands out: Gilpin tracks Pennsylvania closely.
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Natural hazards in Gilpin
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Gilpin
Full climate →Gilpin has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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