40-563: North Strabane Township is a township in Washington County, Pennsylvania , United States. The population was 15,691 at the 2020 census. The township is named after the town of Strabane in County Tyrone , Northern Ireland . The township borders the borough of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania to the north. North Strabane is a part of Canon-McMillan School District . The Samuel Brownlee House and James Thome Farm are listed on
80-472: A female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.92. In the township the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
120-664: A half-million youth in the U.S. and 40 other nations participate. The televised Pony League World Series held annually in August at Washington's Lew Hays Pony Field attracts teenage teams from around the world. Washington County is home of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum . The county is known for the Meadowcroft Rock Shelter at Meadowcroft Village , which are one of the best preserved and oldest Pre-Clovis Native American dwellings in
160-417: A plan of lots immediately after the legislature's action. His original plot carried the name "Bassett, alias Dandridge Town," but before the plot was recorded, lines were drawn through "Bassett, alias Dandridge Town" with ink, and the word "Washington" was written above. There have long been rumors among locals that the town was named Washington because George Washington spent the night in the region once. This
200-455: A plurality of 68,164 registered voters, compared to 56,044 registered Democrats , 13,943 registered non-affiliated voters, and 3,995 voters registered to other parties . Chart of Voter Registration Washington County is administered by a three-member publicly elected commission. Each commissioner serves in four-year terms. Elections occur in the odd-numbered years that precede U.S. presidential elections. All three Commissioners are chosen in
240-480: Is Washington . The county is part of the Greater Pittsburgh region of the state. The county is home to Washington County Airport , three miles (4.8 km) southwest of Washington. The county was created on March 28, 1781, from part of Westmoreland County . The city and county were both named after American Revolutionary War leader George Washington , who eventually became the first President of
280-522: Is highest in the summer months, with an annual average of 38.87 in (987 mm). Snow usually falls between November and April, with an average of 37.8 in (96 cm). As of the census of 2010, there were 13,663 people living in the city. The population density was 4,140.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was (10,373) 75.92% White , (2,803) 20.52% African American ,(131) 0.96% Asian , and (107) 0.78% from other races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were (249) 1.82% of
320-560: Is home to PONY Baseball and Softball 's headquarters and the annual PONY League World Series (for 13- and 14-year-old players). The PONY League World Series is held at historic Lew Hays Field located in the city's Washington Park. The Washington Wild Things minor league baseball team has been based out of the city since 1997. On January 27, 2006, to commemorate the Pittsburgh Steelers ' appearance in Super Bowl XL ,
360-400: Is not true however; Washington had never been to the area. The original plot dedicated a tract of ground to the people for recreational purposes. A lot was given for a courthouse where the current building now stands, and Lots 43 and 102, according to the plan, were presented by Hoge to "His Excellency, General Washington, and Mrs. Washington." Washington, Pennsylvania, was the center for
400-554: Is the only synagogue in Washington County. Major employers in Washington include The Washington Hospital , the government of Washington County , and Washington & Jefferson College . Washington Symphony Orchestra, founded 2002, offers four to five concerts annually. The Washington Community Theatre presents several musicals and other productions throughout the year, with a feature production held each June in
440-643: Is water. Washington 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 the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America . The flag of Washington County, Pennsylvania consists of a light blue background with the county's seal in the middle. The seal consists of
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#1732797776332480-567: The National Register of Historic Places . According to the United States Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 27.4 square miles (71 km), of which, 27.3 square miles (71 km) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km) of it (0.47%) is water. North Strabane Township has eight borders, including Cecil Township to the north, Peters Township to the northeast, Nottingham Township to
520-406: The U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Washington County. † county seat Washington, Pennsylvania Washington is a city in, and the county seat of, Washington County, Pennsylvania , United States. The population
560-469: The poverty line , including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over. 40°15′03″N 80°06′59″W / 40.25083°N 80.11639°W / 40.25083; -80.11639 Washington County, Pennsylvania Washington County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania , United States. As of the 2020 census , the population was 209,349. Its county seat
600-611: The ' Whiskey Rebellion ' of 1791, which was one of the first open rebellions against the new U.S. government and Constitution. The rebellion was centered on a tax being imposed on whiskey distillation in the region. The house of David Bradford , one of the leaders of the rebellion, is now a museum devoted to the Whiskey Rebellion, the David Bradford House , located on South Main Street of the city. The town
640-558: The Main Pavilion at Washington Park. WCT celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2009. Also in the city are two historic homes, that of David Bradford on South Main Street and that of F. Julius LeMoyne on East Maiden Street. Bradford's home was later the birthplace of American realist author Rebecca Harding Davis in 1831. LeMoyne was an ardent abolitionist whose home was part of the Underground Railroad ; LeMoyne
680-599: The United States. The town of Charleroi got its name from the Belgian city of Charleroi . There lived many Belgian immigrants in the Monongahela area at the end of the 19th century, some of whom were glass makers. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 861 square miles (2,230 km ), of which 857 square miles (2,220 km ) is land and 3.9 square miles (10 km ) (0.5%)
720-406: The average family size was 2.91. In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 13.2% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males. The median income for a household in the city
760-462: The city council voted to symbolically rename the city "Steelers, Pennsylvania" through February 5, 2006. Washington is home to Washington & Jefferson College , a small, co-educational private liberal arts college which traces its origin to three log cabin colleges in Washington County established by three Presbyterian missionaries to the American frontier in the 1780s. The modern institution
800-499: The country. The county has 21 covered bridges still standing. The Whiskey Rebellion culminated in Washington. The home of David Bradford , one of the rebellion leaders, is located in Washington and is a national landmark. Just a couple blocks away is the F. Julius LeMoyne House , which serves as the headquarters of the Washington County Historical Society. Washington County is the home of
840-919: The county courthouse, a covered bridge, an Indigenous American, and an early settler. This montage has the words "Historical Washington County" and "1781" inside a circle. Washington County has a humid continental climate ( Köppen Dfb ), with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Precipitation is highest in the summer months, with an annual average of 38.87 in (987 mm). Snow usually falls between November and April, with an average of 37.8 in (96 cm). The Democratic Party has been historically dominant in county-level politics and national politics between 1932 and 2004, only voting Republican for president in Richard Nixon's 1972 landslide victory over George McGovern. However, like much of Appalachian coal country , Washington has trended strongly Republican in recent years. In 2000, Democrat Al Gore won 53% of
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#1732797776332880-501: The east, Somerset Township to the southeast, South Strabane Township to the south and southwest, Chartiers Township and Houston to the west, and Canonsburg to the northwest. As of the census of 2000, there were 10,057 people, 3,975 households, and 2,897 families living in the township. The population density was 368.4 inhabitants per square mile (142.2/km). There were 4,156 housing units at an average density of 152.2 units per square mile (58.8 units/km). The racial makeup of
920-650: The first crematory in the United States. In 1981, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission installed a historical marker noting the historic importance of the county. Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities , boroughs , townships , and, in at most two cases, towns . The following cities, boroughs and townships are located in Washington County: Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by
960-449: The line and a number of trolley cars are preserved at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum north of the city. According to the United States Census Bureau , Washington has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km ), all land. Washington is located in a transition between a humid continental climate ( Köppen Dfb) and a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen Cfa), with warm to hot and humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Precipitation
1000-676: The line still survives for access to a coal mine. The discovery of oil and natural gas at the Washington oil field caused a boom period from the 1880s to the early 1900s. James B. Wilson chartered the Washington Electric Street Railways in 1889 with construction beginning in November 1890. The first line was built from the Waynesburg and Washington Narrow Gauge station to Wilson Orchard, just north of
1040-561: The population. As of the census of 2000, there were 15,268 people, 6,259 households, and 3,486 families living in the city. The population density was 5,199.2 people per square mile (2,007.4 people/km ). There were 7,111 housing units at an average density of 2,421.5 per square mile (934.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 81.88% White , 14.60% African American , 0.15% Native American , 0.45% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.61% from other races , and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of
1080-407: The population. There were 6,259 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.7% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.3% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and
1120-648: The present day site of the UPMC Washington hospital. In 1903, the Washington and Canonsburg Railway Company linked Washington to Canonsburg, Pennsylvania with a trolley line. The company was bought by the Philadelphia Company in 1906, later becoming part of the Pittsburgh Railway Company , linking through to Pittsburgh as part of their interurban service in 1909. The line closed on August 29, 1953. A short section of
1160-540: The same election, and voters may vote for no more than two of the candidates. By state law, the commission must have a minority party guaranteeing a political split on the commission. The Commissioners are responsible for the management of the fiscal and administrative functions of the county. Maggi was the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district against Republican incumbent Tim Murphy in 2012. Maggi lost to Murphy and earned only 36 percent of
1200-418: The top 100 or first tier of ranked liberal arts colleges. Washington is served by the public Washington School District , which includes four schools; Washington High School (grades 9–12), Washington Junior High School (grades 7–8), Washington Park Intermediate School (grades 4–6), and Washington Park Elementary School (grades K-3), in addition to an alternative online environment. The Observer-Reporter
1240-403: The township was 96.45% White , 2.08% African American , 0.01% Native American , 0.81% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.22% from other races , and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population. There were 3,975 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 7.6% had
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1280-422: The vote and Republican George W. Bush won 44%. In 2004, Democrat John Kerry received 50.14% of the vote and Bush received 49.57% a difference of 552 votes. In 2008, Republican John McCain won 51% to Democrat Barack Obama 's 46% and each of the three state row office winners carried Washington County. As of January 8, 2024, there are 142,146 registered voters in Washington county. Registered Republicans have
1320-560: The vote. Irey Vaughan was the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district and lost to the late Democratic incumbent John Murtha in the 2006 election. On November 7, 2023, Nick Sherman and Lawrence Maggi were reelected as county commissioners. Electra Janis won her first term as county commissioner. Pony League baseball was founded in Washington County in 1951 for 13 and 14 year old boys and its headquarters are located here. As of 2016, more than
1360-429: Was $ 25,764, and the median income for a family was $ 34,862. Males had a median income of $ 29,977 versus $ 22,374 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 14,818. 20.7% of the population and 16.4% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 29.2% of those under the age of 18 and 15.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Founded in 1891, Beth Israel Congregation
1400-545: Was 13,176 at the time of the 2020 census . Part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area in the southwestern part of the state, the city is home to Washington & Jefferson College and Pony League baseball . Delaware Indian chief Tangooqua, commonly known as "Catfish", had a camp on a branch of Chartiers Creek , in what is now part of the city of Washington. The French labeled the area "Wissameking", meaning "catfish place", as early as 1757. The area of Washington
1440-413: Was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males. The median income for a household in the township was $ 50,754, and the median income for a family was $ 60,141. Males had a median income of $ 41,879 versus $ 28,291 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 23,457. About 3.4% of families and 4.0% of the population were below
1480-547: Was a doctor who also built the first crematory in America. The David Bradford House and F. Julius LeMoyne House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places , along with the Administration Building, Washington and Jefferson College , Dr. Joseph Maurer House , Pennsylvania Railroad Freight Station , Washington Armory , Washington County Courthouse , and Washington County Jail . Washington
1520-556: Was established in 1865 from the merger of Washington College in Washington and Jefferson College in Canonsburg . Located in downtown Washington, the college enrolls approximately 1,500 students. The 60-acre (0.24 km ) campus has more than 40 buildings, with the oldest dating to 1793. The college's academic emphasis is on the liberal arts and the sciences, with a focus on preparing students for graduate and professional schools. Washington & Jefferson College typically places within
1560-511: Was incorporated as a borough on February 13, 1810, and became a class three-sized city in 1924. In August 1875, construction began of the 3 ft ( 914 mm ) Waynesburg and Washington Railroad , conceived by John Day in 1874 and chartered in 1875. Passenger services ended in 1929, conversion to standard gauge followed in 1944, when it was renamed the Waynesburg Secondary. Freight services ended in 1976, although part of
1600-578: Was settled by many immigrants from Scotland and the north of Ireland along with settlers from eastern and central parts of the Colony of Virginia , first settled around 1768. The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed an act on March 28, 1781, establishing the County of Washington and naming "Catfish Camp" as the place for holding the first election. This was the first county in the U.S. to be named in honor of General George Washington . David Hoge laid out
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