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40-412: 40°13′53″N 78°03′49″W  /  40.23128°N 78.06356°W  / 40.23128; -78.06356 This Bedford County, Pennsylvania state location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Fulton County, Pennsylvania state location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania state location article

80-472: A female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.90. In the county, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

120-462: A massive 52.6% margin over John Kerry , making it Bush's strongest county in the slightly Democratic state, which Kerry won by a 2.5% margin over Bush. In 2008 , John McCain carried Fulton by a 48.6% margin over Barack Obama , McCain's best showing in Pennsylvania, which Obama won by a 10.3% margin over McCain. The county voted for Donald Trump in 2016 by a 70.8% margin, the highest in

160-486: Is McConnellsburg . The county was created on April 19, 1850, from a part of Bedford County and named after inventor Robert Fulton . The county is part of the Southwest Pennsylvania region of the state. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 438 square miles (1,130 km ), of which 438 square miles (1,130 km ) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km ) (0.1%)

200-480: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a river in Pennsylvania is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Bedford County, Pennsylvania Bedford County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . As of the 2020 census , the population was 47,577. The county seat is Bedford . The county is part of the Southwest Pennsylvania region of

240-1060: Is a public use airport in Bedford County. It is owned by the Bedford County Airport Authority and is located four nautical miles (7.4 km) north of the central business district of the borough of Bedford, Pennsylvania . There are three Pennsylvania state parks in Bedford County: The largest borough-owned park in the county is a 77-acre community park in Everett , open to the public and available for events. Mid State Trail and Great Eastern Trail pass through Everett and Tenley Park. Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities , boroughs , townships , and, in only one case ( Bloomsburg, Columbia County ), towns . The following boroughs and townships are located in Bedford County: The population ranking of

280-733: Is land and 4.6 square miles (12 km ) (0.5%) is water. It has a humid continental climate ( Dfa / Dfb ) and average monthly temperatures in Bedford borough range from 28.1 °F in January to 72.0 °F in July. Bedford County is one of the 423 counties served by the Appalachian Regional Commission , and it is identified as part of "Greater Appalachia" by Colin Woodard in his book American Nations: A History of

320-577: Is not as much of an environmental problem in Fulton County as it is in adjacent Bedford and Huntingdon Counties. Interesting geologic features within Fulton County include some of the following: As of the census of 2000, there were 14,261 people, 5,660 households, and 4,097 families residing in the county. The population density was 33 people per square mile (13 people/km ). There were 6,790 housing units at an average density of 16 units per square mile (6.2/km ). The racial makeup of

360-478: Is one of only two counties in Pennsylvania with no known active railroad lines of any kind, the other being Sullivan County . Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities , boroughs , townships , and, in at most two cases, towns . The following boroughs and townships are located in Fulton County: The population ranking of the following table is based on

400-630: Is one of the 423 counties served by the Appalachian Regional Commission , and it is identified as part of "Greater Appalachia" by Colin Woodard in his book American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America . Fulton County is situated within the Ridge and Valley physiographic province , which is characterized by folded and faulted sedimentary rocks of early to middle Paleozoic age. The stratigraphic record of sedimentary rocks within

440-752: Is the Broad Top Field in the northeastern corner of the county, and the other is the Georges Creek Field along the southwestern border. Both fields contain bituminous coal. There are abandoned mines in both areas and acid mine drainage is an environmental problem in the Broad Top area, where several fishless streams exist as a result of the discharge from the abandoned mines. Natural gas fields and storage areas exist in southeastern Bedford County, primarily within folded Devonian rocks south of Breezewood . Another deep gas field exists in

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480-722: Is water. It is in the watershed of the Chesapeake Bay and, although most of the county is drained by the Potomac River , some northern and northeastern areas are drained by the Juniata River into the Susquehanna River . It has a humid continental climate ( Dfa / Dfb ) and average monthly temperatures in McConnellsburg range from 29.2 °F in January to 73.0 °F in July. Fulton County

520-776: The Allegheny Plateau (characterized by relatively flat-lying sedimentary rocks of late Paleozoic age). The stratigraphic record of sedimentary rocks within the county spans from the Cambrian Warrior Formation to the Pennsylvanian Conemaugh Group (in the Broad Top area). No igneous or metamorphic rocks of any kind exist within the county. The primary mountains within the county (From west to east: Wills , Evitts , Dunning , and Tussey mountains) extend from

560-531: The Central Pennsylvania accent . Although Fulton County traditionally voted Democratic in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and Democrats held the edge in voter registration in the county until the late 20th century, it has displayed strong tendencies to vote for Republican candidates since the New Deal era. In the 2004 United States presidential election , George W. Bush carried the county by

600-621: The Mississippian Pocono Formation , made of quartz sandstone and conglomerate . Rays Hill and Town Hill form a syncline , as do Scrub Ridge and Meadow Grounds Mountain, and Sideling Hill itself is a syncline. Dickeys Mountain and Tuscarora Mountain (along the eastern border with Franklin County) also form a syncline, but these ridges are held up by the Tuscarora Formation . Broad Top , located in

640-584: The Pleistocene epoch, or "Ice Age," periglacial (meaning "around glacier" or simply "cold") processes dominated. Most of the county was most likely a tundra during the Pleistocene. The Broad Top Coal Field is located in Wells Township in the northwestern corner of the county. The field contains bituminous coal . There are a few abandoned mines in the area, although acid mine drainage

680-805: The Seven Years' War between those nations in Europe. In 1759, after the capture of Fort Duquesne in Allegheny County , on the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, English colonists built a road between the fort (which was renamed as Fort Pitt ) to the newly built Fort Bedford in Raystown . The English defeated the French in the war and took over their territories in North America east of

720-527: The Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America . Bedford County is situated along the western border of the Ridge and Valley physiographic province , which is characterized by folded and faulted sedimentary rocks of early to middle Paleozoic age. The northwestern border of the county is approximately at the Allegheny Front , a geological boundary between the Ridge and Valley Province and

760-709: The Mississippi River. Treaties with the Indians opened more land for future peaceful settlement. This road followed and improved on ancient Indian trails. In later years it was widened and paved as "Forbes Road"; it is now Route 30 . When the Pennsylvania Turnpike was built, this interstate toll road became the main highway through Bedford County. Bedford County was created on March 9, 1771, from part of Cumberland County and named in honor of Fort Bedford. The 1767 Mason–Dixon line had stabilized

800-428: The age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were married couples living together, 8.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.60% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.95. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.60% under

840-399: The age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.60 males. Almost everyone who lives in Fulton County speaks English as their first language. The dominant form of speech in Fulton County is

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880-732: The central part of the county. The river then turns north and flows into Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County . The southern third of the county is drained by several tributaries of the Potomac River . Both the Potomac and Juniata rivers are part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Several limestone quarries exist in Bedford County, most of which are owned and operated by New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company. Quarry locations include Ashcom, New Paris, Kilcoin, and Sproul. Two coal fields exist within Bedford County. One

920-563: The county had a population boom, with the number of people doubling between 1870 and 1890. Railroads constructed through the town connected the county with the mining industry. The story of the Lost Children of the Alleghenies originates from Blue Knob State Park in the county. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,017 square miles (2,630 km ), of which 1,012 square miles (2,620 km )

960-679: The county spans from the Cambrian Shadygrove Formation outcropping just south of McConnellsburg to the Pennsylvanian Allegheny Group at the northernmost tip of the county. No igneous or metamorphic rocks of any kind exist within Fulton county. Mountain ridges within Fulton County include Rays Hill (along the western border with Bedford County), Town Hill , Sideling Hill , Scrub Ridge, and Meadow Grounds Mountain, and all these are held up by

1000-407: The county was 98.0% White , 0.5% Black or African American , 0.2% Native American , 0.2% Asian , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 0.3% from other races , and 0.8% from two or more races. 0.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 20,233 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 8.2% had

1040-412: The county was 98.25% White , 0.66% Black or African American , 0.20% Native American , 0.11% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.04% from other races , and 0.72% from two or more races. 0.36% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 40.8% were of German , 20.4% American , 8.3% Irish and 6.9% English ancestry. There were 5,660 households, out of which 31.70% had children under

1080-532: The county. There are 6,851 registered Republicans , 1,523 registered Democrats , 674 voters registered non-affiliated voters, and 271 voters registered to other parties . Chart of Voter Registration As of 2016 all areas in the county use the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) in a law enforcement capacity, either with part-time police departments or with no other police departments. There are three K-12 school districts: Fulton County

1120-430: The following table is based on the 2010 census of Bedford County. † county seat 40°01′N 78°29′W  /  40.01°N 78.49°W  / 40.01; -78.49 Fulton County, Pennsylvania Fulton County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . As of the 2020 census , the population was 14,556, making it the fourth-least populous county in Pennsylvania. Its county seat

1160-433: The northeast corner of the county, is a plateau of relatively flat-lying rocks that are stratigraphically higher, and thus younger ( Mississippian and Pennsylvanian ), than most of the other rocks within the county. Broad Top extends into Huntingdon County to the north and Bedford County to the west. All of Fulton County lies far to the south of the terminal moraine , and thus it was never glaciated. However, during

1200-413: The other rocks within the county ( Cambrian through Devonian ). Broad Top extends into Huntingdon County to the north and Fulton County to the east. The Raystown Branch of the Juniata River is the main drainage in the northern two-thirds of the county. The river flows to the east through the mountains within the county through several water gaps caused by a group of faults trending east–west through

1240-751: The southern border with Maryland to the northeast into Blair County , and are held up by the Silurian Tuscarora Formation , made of quartz sandstone and conglomerate . Chestnut Ridge is a broad anticline held up by the Devonian Ridgeley Member of the Old Port Formation , also made of sandstone and conglomerate. Broad Top , located north of Breezewood, is a plateau of relatively flat-lying rocks that are stratigraphically higher, and thus younger ( Mississippian and Pennsylvanian ), than most of

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1280-505: The southern border with Maryland. In the aftermath of the American Revolution , the population increased largely due to emigration. Within a lifetime Old Bedford County was greatly reduced from its original boundaries. Huntingdon County was created on September 20, 1787, mainly from the north part of Bedford County, plus an addition of territory on the east (Big Valley, Tuscarora Valley) from Cumberland County. Somerset County

1320-600: The state. In 1750, Robert MacRay, a Scots-Irish immigrant, opened the first trading post in Raystown (which is now Bedford) on the land that is now Bedford County. The early Anglo-American settlers had a difficult time dealing with raids from Native Americans. In 1754 fierce fighting erupted as Native Americans became allied with the British or French in the North American front, known as the French and Indian War , of

1360-471: The state. The county has voted for the Republican in every presidential election since 1964. In 2006, Rick Santorum and Lynn Swann received more than 60% of the Fulton County vote despite their defeats statewide. In the 2012 election , Fulton County was the only county in Pennsylvania where Barack Obama won less than 25% of the white vote. As of February 5, 2024, there are 9,319 registered voters in

1400-405: The vicinity of Blue Knob on the border with Blair County to the north. Bedford County is overwhelmingly Republican , with that party winning the vote of nearly all presidential elections, recently by great margins. In 2016, 2020, and 2024, it was Donald Trump ’s second strongest county in Pennsylvania, only after neighboring Fulton County. The last time it voted for a Democrat in any election

1440-668: Was 43.9 years. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males. Pennsylvania resident students may also attend any of the Commonwealth's 13 public cyber charter schools which provide instruction via computers and the Internet. Bedford County Technical Center As reported in ED Names and Places directory maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Education August 2015 Bedford County Airport

1480-477: Was built near natural springs that had been important to the Native Americans for hundreds of years. During the administration of President James Buchanan , he moved much of his administration to the hotel, which became the informal summer White House . The U.S. Supreme Court met at the hotel once. It was the only time that the high court met outside of the capital . During the late 19th century,

1520-400: Was created from part of Bedford County on April 17, 1795. Centre was created on February 13, 1800, from parts of Huntingdon, Lycoming, Mifflin, and Northumberland counties. Cambria County was created on March 26, 1804, from parts of Bedford, Huntingdon, and Somerset Counties. Blair County was created on February 26, 1846, from parts of Huntingdon and Bedford Counties. Finally Fulton County

1560-606: Was created on April 19, 1850, from part of Bedford County, setting the county at its current boundaries. The land was developed into lush farms with woodlands. It was developed as a trading center on the way to Pittsburgh and farther west of Pennsylvania. In 1794, President George Washington came to the county in response to the Whiskey Rebellion . In the late 19th century, the Bedford Springs Hotel became an important site for wealthy vacationers. It

1600-529: Was in Bob Casey Jr.'s 2004 State Treasurer landslide. As of July 17, 2023, there were 32,287 registered voters in Bedford County. Chart of Voter Registration As of the census of 2010, there were 49,762 people, 20,233 households, and 14,251 families residing in the county. The population density was 49 people per square mile (19 people/km ). There were 23,954 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (8.9/km ). The racial makeup of

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