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  ARMSTRONG COUNTY PAGE
Before 1740 Pennsylvania traders had established posts in the Indian villages of the area; and in 1749 Celoron de Blainville, a French army officer, was commissioned by the governor-general of France to claim the region for Louis XV by burying lead plates along the Allegheny River.
Kittanning, together with Ford City and Rosston, was included in Appleby Manor--surveyed in 1769 and one of the forty-four manors reserved by the Penns.
It was traversed by the western division of the Pennsylvania Canal and is the oldest non-Indian town in the county.
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 Fort Armstrong Folk Festival
Kittanning was attacked at daybreak, September 8, 1756.
For his leadership of the Kittanning raid, Armstrong was given a hero's welcome in Philadelphia, where he went to collect the bounty money that had been placed on the head of Chief Jacobs.
In 1800, an act passed by the Legislature established Kittanning the seat of the Armstrong County, which was formed from parts of Lycoming, Allegheny, and Westmoreland counties.
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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, one of the Middle Atlantic states, and one of the 13 original states of the United States.
Pennsylvania means "Penn's woodland." It was named in honor of Admiral William Penn, whose son, William Penn, founded the colony as a haven for members of the Society of Friends, or Quakers, and other religious minorities in 1682.
With six states to the north and six to the south, Pennsylvania was the keystone in an arch of states.
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 Chapter 8 - Part 1
As in western Pennsylvania, the dominant lithology of the Pottsville is sandstone and conglomerate, although the Pottsville of the Anthracite Region contains significant pebble conglomerates.
Pennsylvania during the Pennsylvanian Period was part of the "supercontinent" called Pangea.
This MK horizon, in a PaGS drill hole in northwestern Washington County, is represented by a coquina limestone.
www.dep.state.pa.us /dep/deputate/minres/districts/cmdp/Chap08-1.html   (9478 words)

  
 Pennsylvania Annulments | Pittsburgh Legal Separation | Cranberry Township Divorce Lawyer | Fix Chapel Attorney
Although it is difficult to obtain an annulment in Pennsylvania, it is not impossible.
Pennsylvania divorce law recognizes two distinct types of marriages that may be annulled – those that are void from their inception and those which are voidable.
Mildred B. Sweeney is known across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for matters involving divorce, child custody, support, adoption, estate administration, education law and juvenile law.
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 Kittanning Township, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kittanning Township is a township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States.
In the township the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the township was $35,642, and the median income for a family was $39,911.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kittanning_Township,_Pennsylvania   (354 words)

  
 Pennsylvania travel guide
Pennsylvania has a total area of 45,308 miles² (72,916km²) and is bordered by the states of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio.
Pennsylvania is also famous as the home of the Pennsylvania Dutch, such as the Amish and Mennonite sects, whose lifestyles have changed little since they settled in the fertile rural areas in the 18th century.
For the visitor, Pennsylvania's landscape is one of hills, plateaus, ridges, valleys, rivers and lakes, which makes for glorious natural attractions, such as the vast Allegheny National Forest and the Pocono Mountains.
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 Armstrong County, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Armstrong County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns.
Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Armstrong_County,_Pennsylvania   (454 words)

  
 Description of the Geology of Lawrence County Pennsylvania
All the upland east of the Neshannock and east and west of the Beaver river is occupied by the Ferriferous limestone supporting the three Kittanning coal beds; and in Big Beaver and Perry townships the high divides hold also the two Freeport coal beds, and even some of the lowest Barren measures.
The Darlington (Kittanning) coal bed varies from 2` to 4`, and is exceptionally pure at the Beaver valley mines, being greatly esteemed at iron mills and as coal gas; but in the Slippery Rock valley it gets sulphury.
In the S.W. corner of Plain grove township it is "block coal" (4`) and was used raw in the old furnace on Taylor’s run.
www.libraries.psu.edu /emsl/guides/X/lawrence.htm   (881 words)

  
 Kittanning, Pennsylvania PA, township profile (Armstrong County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Pennsylvania > All counties > Armstrong County > Kittanning
Kittanning is a township in Armstrong County, in the Pittsburgh metro area.
· Immigrants in Pennsylvania from 1727 to 1776
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 McDonough County, Illinois, Macomb Township, Bardolph
He was justice of the peace for a period of 11 years, supervisor of the township for three years, and school treasurer for several years, besides which he has filled other less important offices.
Cary A. Head, principal of the Bardolph public schools, was born in New Salem township, McDonough county, April 15, 1857, and is the son of Bigger J. and Sarah A. Head.
He is a republican in politics, and is chairman of the township republican central committee, and a member of the county central committee.
www.macomb.com /~ilmcdono/townships/Bardolph1885.html   (7153 words)

  
 Comments on Kittanning's Web Site
I was born and raised in Kittanning during the 20's, 30's and early 40's until I joined the Army in 1942.
Kittanning's beauty is one of its greatest assets, and I think your walking tour does it justice; however Kittanning's beauty seems to be lost from the Home Page.
He died in 1912 in Kittanning (I have the original obituary from the Sentinel) I 've learned that a portrait of the Judge was commissioned and hung in the courthouse.
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 Public Works
Often times the residents feel that the Township will not respond to an emergency at their premises and immediately contract with a private plumber for repairs only to discover that the problem is in the sanitary sewer main line.
The Township is not responsible for sanitary sewer line problems on private property, however maintenance of all main sanitary sewer lines is the responsibility of the Township.
Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania state that the Township is under no obligation to accept responsibility for private plumbers bills incurred when the homeowner contacts the plumber directly, regardless of where the sanitary sewer problem is located.
www.shaler.org /public_works.htm   (565 words)

  
 Pennsylvania power plants top pollution list   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Five of the 10 power plants with the highest sulfur dioxide emission rates in the nation are in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by the Environmental Integrity Project.
Pennsylvania Power's Bruce Mansfield plant in Beaver County ranked 11th for carbon dioxide, emitting 17.65 million tons in 2004.
Charles McPhedran, an attorney for Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future, said federal laws have been ineffective in controlling sulfur dioxide and mercury emissions in Pennsylvania, and urged the state to establish tougher standards.
www.post-gazette.com /pg/05132/503228.stm   (887 words)

  
 Armstrong Township -- Indiana County, PA
There is a total of 96.26 road miles in the Township; 65.54 maintained by the Township, 31.76 by the State.
The most important stimulus for the development of Armstrong Township in the 19th Century was the farming industry.
After experiencing a decrease in population from 1885 to 1900, the Township's population began to increase at the turn of the 20th Century.
www.armstrongtwp.org /history.html   (531 words)

  
 Mineral Township, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mineral Township is a township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States.
In the township the population was spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the township was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $39,773.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mineral_Township,_Pennsylvania   (329 words)

  
 Ancestor Tracks: Armstrong County Landowner Map, 1861
Unfortunately, Pennsylvania did not plat the tracts of the earliest landowners of Armstrong County.
Also of particular use to researchers using Smith's History of Armstrong County Pennsylvania is the CD First Landowners of Pennsylvania: Indexes to Tract Names of Patented Land in the PA Archives, Harrisburg, ca 1684-1811 since Smith often refers to the name of a tract purchased by a settler.
If your ancestor was actually a first landowner, purchasing his or her property from the colony or state of Pennsylvania, southern Armstrong County was originally part of Cumberland County (created in 1750), then it became part of Bedford County (created in 1771), then it was part of Westmoreland County (created in 1773).
ancestortracks.com /Armstrong_Co_Map,1861.html   (586 words)

  
 Pittsburgh Child Support, Paternity & DNA Lawyers - Allegheny County PA Support Attorneys   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court in a recent case ruled that the parent who has primary physical custody and has a substantially greater income than the other parent, may be required to pay child support to the non-custodial parent.  The ruling in this case was a surprise to many of the Pennsylvania family law attorneys. 
Colonna case which held that the court may award child support to the non-custodial parent when the custodial parent has a significantly greater income and support to the non-custodial parent is necessary to provide adequate housing and amenities for the children while in the non-custodial parent's care.
The statements in this section are based on Pennsylvania law and have been issued to inform and not advise.  The statements are general in nature and individual facts in a given case may alter their application or involve other laws not referred to here.
www.pafamilylawyers.com /CM/FamilyLawPractice/FamilyLawPractice6.asp   (649 words)

  
 Kittanning township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (PA) Detailed Profile
Kittanning township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (PA) Detailed Profile
Churches in Kittanning township include: Saint Mathews Church, Saint Johns Church, Christ Church, Simpson Church.
76% of Kittanning township residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
www.city-data.com /township/Kittanning-Armstrong-PA.html   (103 words)

  
 Pennsylvania PA Personal Injury Law Firm Car Accident Lawyer Trial Attorney State College
The Pennsylvania personal injury law firm of Marcus and Mack was originally formed in 1977 by Robert S. Marcus, and expanded several years later in 1992 as Jonathan B. Mack joined the firm.
Marcus and Mack is a law firm solely dedicated to helping accident victims throughout Pennsylvania get the greatest compensation possible on their personal injury claim.
Call us toll-free at 1-800-488-0338 24 hours a day day or night or contact a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney via email for a free evaluation of your personal injury, accident or wrongful death case.
www.marcusandmack.com /CM/Custom/FirmOverview.asp   (628 words)

  
 Official Home of the Pittsburgh Penguins: PENGUINS CUP CLASS AA SEMIFINALS SET FOR TUESDAY NIGHT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League 84 Lumber Penguins Cup Championship Series semifinal round continues at the Ice Castle in Castle Shannon Tuesday.
Kittanning opened the playoffs with a 6-2 win over Moon and upset Montour, 5-4, in overtime to reach the semifinals.
The Rams received a first-round bye, while Peters Township topped Thomas Jefferson, 4-1, in the opening round and edged West Allegheny, 5-3, in the quarterfinals.
www.pittsburghpenguins.com /team/features/arts/1743.0.php   (361 words)

  
 Blacklick Township Page
Blacklick Township is the rural area north of the boroughs of Nanty Glo and Vintondale, comprising the area of Cambria County west of Cambria Township to the Indiana County line.
BELSANO—Despite the fact that the state of Pennsylvania claims that its name traces to a town in Italy, Belsano is of interest as the most Anglo-Saxon Protestant settlement in, possibly, all of Cambria County.
Blacklick Township and the boroughs of Vintondale and Nanty Glo jointly comprise the Blacklick Valley School District.
www.nantyglo.com /blacklick.htm   (1015 words)

  
 Pennsylvania Geological Survey: Acid Map – Map Layers
The Tuscarora Formation in Huntingdon, Bedford, Blair, and Centre Counties, and in the Metal Township area, Franklin County.
Areas declared by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to be unsuitable for mining because of the potential for abandoned mine drainage
The map is not intended to be used for detailed or site-specific analyses, nor is it intended to be used at any scale finer than 1:250,000 (for example, use at 1:24,000 or 1:100,00 scales is inappropriate).
www.dcnr.state.pa.us /topogeo/openfile/acidmaplayers.aspx   (556 words)

  
 Pittsburgh Family Law Attorney | Pennsylvania Divorce Lawyer | Child Custody Law Firm Butler
At Sweeney Law Offices, we serve clients throughout western Pennsylvania who are seeking effective solutions to complex family matters.
Located in Cranberry Township about twenty miles north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sweeney Law Offices serves clients in Western Pennsylvania with all aspects of family law.
Founded by Mildred B. Sweeney, a Pennsylvania social worker and lawyer with over 25 years of experience working for children and parents, Sweeney Law Offices provides compassionate and practical family law services.
www.sweeneyfamilylaw.com   (450 words)

  
 Battle of Blanket Hill - French and Indian War, Kittanning   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
This year is the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War and Kittanning is a part of that celebration.
Lieutenant Colonel John Armstrong was sent to destroy the Delaware Indian Village in Kittanning and the battle here became known as the Battle of Blanket Hill.
The burning of the Indian Village of Kittanning will be held at Kittanning’s Community Park, located off Johnston Avenue in the upper end of town.
www.frenchandindian-kittanning.org   (280 words)

  
 Kittanning, Pennsylvania PA, borough profile (Armstrong County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Kittanning is a borough in Armstrong County, in the Pittsburgh metro area.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Kittanning was $13,787, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Kittanning, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $309.
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 Gallant 78th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
As Camp Orr was located near Kittanning, the members of this company did not say farewell to their friends at home until the Regiment left Kittanning for Pittsburgh.
Company K was recruited in North Buffalo Township, Armstrong County, under the direction of Rev. D.
To find out more about Pennsylvania Capitol Preservation Committee that has conserved and is custodian of approximately 390 Civil War battleflags for the state of Pennsylvania, which are available for viewing by appointment.
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 News to Use - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
The Kittanning Township-Elderton Elementary Band under the direction of Alice Young will present its spring band concert at 7:30 p.m.
The Kittanning Township Fire Department will serve a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m.
The fire hall is four miles east of Kittanning on Route 422.
www.pittsburghlive.com /x/pittsburghtrib/s_454947.html   (623 words)

  
 Pennsylvania Real Estate Agents, REALTORS, Pennsylvania Homes For Sale and Property Values
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HomeGain provides Pennsylvania real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other realty property in Pennsylvania.
HomeGain has services to help you find a top Pennsylvania real estate agent, get the value of your home and a comparative market analysis, view Pennsylvania real estate and MLS listings, prepare your home for sale, and more.
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 Kittanning PA Area - Music, Entertainment Services, Event Planning
Appearing at The Last Laff in Chicora PA for Karaoke and other locations in Kittanning and surrounding areas.
We want ButlerWebs to be the place you can count on to find information about Western Pennsylvania communities in or near Butler County, PA.
Therefore, we do not charge Western Pennsylvania businesses and organizations in or around Butler County PA for a basic listing or to post an event in our Neighborhood Webs.
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