46-597: Zelienople ( / ˌ z iː l i ə ˈ n oʊ p əl / ) is a borough in western Butler County, Pennsylvania , United States, 28 miles (45 km) north of Pittsburgh . The population was 3,812 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area . Zelienople was named for the eldest daughter of Baron Dettmar Basse (1762–1836), whose chosen name was Zelie (her given name was Fredericka) which she named herself after her favorite doll. Baron Basse arrived in 1802 from Frankfurt am Main , Germany , and purchased
92-635: A hero of the American Revolution . The county is part of the Greater Pittsburgh region of the state. Some famous inventions and discoveries were made in Butler County. Saxonburg was founded as a Prussian colony by John A. Roebling , a civil engineer, and his brother Carl. After farming for a time, Roebling returned to engineering, and invented his revolutionary "wire rope.", which he first produced at Saxonburg. He moved
138-541: A household in the borough was $ 40,250, and the median income for a family was $ 52,426. The per capita income for the borough was $ 23,555. About 0.2% of families and 0.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 0.4% of those under age 18 and 0.3% of those age 65 or over. Every year, Zelienople hosts a Fourth of July parade through downtown. The Strand Theater is a performing arts center on Main Street that has been restored, and hosts concerts and films for
184-450: A household in the township was $ 46,992, and the median income for a family was $ 53,710. Males had a median income of $ 42,531 compared with that of $ 25,987 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 23,141. Roughly 5.0% of families and 8.3% of the population were living below the poverty line , including 16.4% of those who were under the age of eighteen and 7.5% of those who were aged sixty-five or older. In September 2014,
230-542: A tract of 10,000 acres (40 km) of land in Butler and Beaver counties. He proceeded to lay out a village and build his own private residence, a three-story castle, complete with towers, turrets and battlements, named "The Bassenheim", which was destroyed by fire on July 29, 1841. At the time, Zelie was betrothed to Philip Louis Passavant, and was still in Germany. Extensive preparations were made by Baron Basse to establish
276-545: Is east of Harmony. Connoquenessing Creek , a tributary of the Beaver River , flows from east to west through the northern part of the township. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 21.7 square miles (56.3 km ), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km ), or 0.17%, is water. European settlers began arriving along Breakneck Creek , a tributary of
322-801: Is identified as part of the "Midlands" by Colin Woodard in his book American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America . It is the location of Moraine State Park , with the 3,000-acre (12 km ) glacial lake, Lake Arthur. Lake Arthur is used for fishing and sailing , and the surrounding park is used for hiking and hunting . The county has a humid continental climate ( Dfa / Dfb ) and average monthly temperatures in Butler borough range from 27.7 °F in January to 72.1 °F in July. As of
368-561: Is unknown. He was regarded as an intelligent man, and during the Napoleonic era represented Frankfurt as an ambassador to Paris . Basse returned to Germany in 1818, leaving his business to his son-in-law, Philipp Passavant. Philip Passavant opened the first store in 1807, and managed it for 41 years, until he gave it to his son, C. S. Passavant. By 1826, there were fifty houses in Zelienople, and three churches. The population in 1870
414-669: The 2000 census , there were 174,083 people, 65,862 households, and 46,827 families residing in the county. The population density was 221 inhabitants per square mile (85/km ). There were 69,868 housing units at an average density of 89 units per square mile (34/km ). The racial/ethnic makeup of the county is 96.5% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, 0.7% from two or more races; and 0.9% Hispanic or Latino of any race. 39.0% German , 20.8% Irish , 13.1% Italian , 8.6% English , and 7.8% Polish . There were 65,862 households, out of which 32.90% had children under
460-490: The 2004 United States presidential election . Donald Trump , while president, campaigned at the Butler County Airport in 2020. On July 13, 2024, Butler County was the site of an assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump as he spoke at a campaign rally. Trump was shot in the ear and one spectator was killed. The shooter was also killed. The next day, authorities named Thomas Matthew Crooks as
506-604: The French and Indian War . In 1923, the funeral train of President Warren G. Harding passed through Butler County on its way to Washington D.C. John F. Kennedy spoke in front of the Butler County Courthouse during the 1960 United States presidential election . Hubert Humphrey also campaigned in Butler. In 2004, Vice President Dick Cheney spoke in Saxonburg to campaign for President George W. Bush in
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#1732798300488552-538: The Society for Creative Anachronism , is fought in Butler County. Its site becomes the fourth most populous place in the county for a few weeks each year. 40°55′N 79°55′W / 40.91°N 79.91°W / 40.91; -79.91 Jackson Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania Jackson Township is an American township which is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania . The population
598-478: The U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well. Several of these communities, most notably Renfrew, Lyndora, Herman, Sarver, Cabot, Boyers, and Forestville, have post offices and zip codes, but aren't officially incorporated under Pennsylvania law, and exist entirely within townships. The population ranking of
644-458: The United States Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km), or 2.20%, is water. As of the census , there were 4,123 people, 1,956 households, and 1,054 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,938.1 inhabitants per square mile (748.3/km). There were 2,113 housing units at an average density of 993.3 per square mile (383.5/km). The racial makeup of
690-764: The Connoquenessing, circa 1800. Around the same time, present-day Zelienople and Harmony were settled. Among the first settlers in the area were James Magee (born in County Down , present-day Northern Ireland , in 1769) in the Connoquenessing Valley in 1797 and William Martin (born in Ireland ) along Breakneck Creek. The Harmony Society also made its first settlement in the United States in present-day Jackson Township. Jackson Township
736-426: The age of 18 living with them, 59.80% were married couples living together, 8.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% were non-families. 24.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.04. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.60% under
782-490: The age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 29.40% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.80 males. Butler County has long been one of the most consistently Republican counties in Pennsylvania and the nation. The last Democratic presidential candidate to win it
828-404: The age of eighteen living with them; 64.9% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was sixty-five years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.01. In the township, the population
874-443: The borough and surrounding area. For the past 44 years, one of the major annual events is the town's summer Horse Trading Days Arts and Music Festival. Crafters, vendors, entertainers and tourists are drawn from the entire tri-state area to participate in the family-oriented event that features concerts, games, contests, shopping, food, and a 5-mile (8 km) run/walk event. The festival funding comes from local residents, businesses,
920-529: The borough was 97.91% White, 0.39% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population. There were 1,956 households, out of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.1% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.7% had someone living alone who
966-490: The county as being politically conservative. Chart of Voter Registration As of September 30, 2024, there are 142,305 registered voters in Butler County. K-12 school districts include: As of 2024, several area school districts, as a tradition, gave school holidays when the deer hunting season began. The Butler County Federated Library System (additionally known as the Library System of Butler County) includes
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#17327983004881012-495: The county was carried by Republican John McCain 's 63% to Democrat Barack Obama 's 35%. Since 2008, Butler County has continually given Republican nominees support in the mid-60s, with both Mitt Romney and Donald Trump receiving around 66% of the vote in 2012 , 2016 , and 2020 . In 2024, by political party, almost 80,000 residents registered as Republican, almost 40,000 registered as Democratic, and about 20,000 are not Democratic nor Republican. The New York Times described
1058-450: The edge of the drainage divide. Eventually Lake Pouty spilled over and rushed to the south, carving Slippery Rock Creek Gorge. Lakes Watts and Edmund drained into the gorge, digging it deeper and making Slippery Rock and Muddy creeks flow south. Areas of the 400-foot (120 m) deep Slippery Rock Gorge may be seen at nearby McConnells Mill State Park . The glacier created a landscape of rolling hills topped with hardwood trees and swamps in
1104-475: The family's enduring impact. Through their various contributions, the Eichholtz family has helped shape Zelienople into the vibrant community it is today. Zelienople is located in southwestern Butler County, situated on the south bank of Connoquenessing Creek , in an area that is rich with coal and iron ore. The elevation is 935 feet (285 m) above sea level. The borough is bordered by Jackson Township on
1150-484: The following table is based on the 2010 census of Butler County. † county seat Butler County has often been used as a setting for films shot in the North Pittsburgh area. Such films include: Films set in Butler County, but not necessarily filmed there. Novels set in Butler County. Benjamin's Field , a trilogy by local author J. J. Knights The Pennsic War , an annual medieval camping event by
1196-413: The groundwork for community engagement and local governance. Members of the Eichholtz family participated actively in civic initiatives, enhancing the social fabric of Zelienople and promoting a strong sense of identity among its residents. The Eichholtz Building, a significant landmark, stands as a testament to their legacy. This architectural treasure reflects the town's historical evolution and embodies
1242-516: The new home and town in America and prepare it for his daughter's arrival in September 1807. Baron Basse sold 5,000 acres (20 km) of his land to George Rapp , a Bavarian pietist religious leader, who founded the village of Harmony . Baron Basse came to be known as "Dr. Muller". Whether the title of "Doctor" was given to him due to a knowledge of medicine, or conferred upon him as a degree,
1288-589: The north I-79 leads 100 miles (160 km) to Erie . Pennsylvania Route 68 runs east from US 19 as East Grandview Avenue and southwest as West Beaver Street. Via PA 68 it is 17 miles (27 km) east to Butler , the county seat, and 12 miles (19 km) southwest to Rochester on the Ohio River . Routes 288 and 588 lead west from town on West New Castle Street, PA 288 turning northwest to lead 10 miles (16 km) to Ellwood City , and PA 588 leading 14 miles (23 km) west to Beaver Falls . According to
1334-512: The north, southeast, and south, and by the borough of Harmony on the northeast. The western border of Zelienople is the Beaver County line. U.S. Route 19 (Perry Highway) is the main north–south road through the center of town. Interstate 79 , running generally parallel to US 19, passes just to the east of the borough, with access from Exits 85, 87, and 88. Via I-79 and I-279 it is 28 miles (45 km) south to downtown Pittsburgh. To
1380-583: The only senator from Butler, built a home in 1828 that still stands behind the Butler County Courthouse. The house has been adapted for use by the Butler County Historical Society. Butler's highest-ranked federal official is William J. Perry , Secretary of Defense under President Bill Clinton from 1994 to 1997. He graduated from Butler High School in 1945. George Washington passed through this area during
1426-710: The operation to Trenton, New Jersey. He is best known for designing his most famous work, the Brooklyn Bridge , but designed and built numerous bridges in Pittsburgh and other cities as well. At what is now known as Oil Creek, Butler County resident William Smith and Edwin Drake first proved oil could be tapped from underground for consistent supply. The Jeep was developed in Butler County by American Bantam in 1941. Famous politicians have lived in and traveled through Butler County. U.S. Senator Walter Lowrie ,
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1472-423: The peace in 1840. Early Zelienople commerce supported the local agriculture community, as there was no viable means of transportation. In 1840 Zelienople was incorporated as a borough . In 1878 a railroad was built through Zelienople. From this time there has been moderate expansion of industry, residences, and local government. There has been a volunteer fire department since about 1850. A full-time Borough Manager
1518-493: The perpetrator. Bret Michaels , lead singer of the rock band Poison , was born here in 1963. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 795 square miles (2,060 km ), of which 789 square miles (2,040 km ) is land and 6.1 square miles (16 km ) (0.8%) is water. Butler County is one of the 423 counties served by the Appalachian Regional Commission , and it
1564-545: The police and fire department, Lancaster Township, and the Zelienople borough. [REDACTED] Media related to Zelienople, Pennsylvania at Wikimedia Commons Butler County, Pennsylvania Butler County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . As of the 2020 census , the population was 193,763. Its county seat is Butler . Butler County was created on March 12, 1800, from part of Allegheny County and named in honor of General Richard Butler ,
1610-562: The ten listed libraries. Each library is managed by its own Board of Directors. The majority of the funding for these libraries comes from state grants, user fines and donations with additional financial contributions from Butler County. The first Butler library originated in 1894 with the Literary Society of Butler in what is now known as the Little Red Schoolhouse. The Butler Area Public Library, built in 1921,
1656-481: The township. The population density was 172.2 inhabitants per square mile (66.5/km ). There were 1,439 housing units at an average density of 68.0 per square mile (26.3/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 98.02% White, 0.91% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the population. There were 1,358 households, out of which 30.2% had children under
1702-468: The trolleys were replaced by buses. Zelienople is also known for its historical Eichholtz Building. The Eichholtz family played a pivotal role in the development of Zelienople, leaving an indelible mark on its history and culture. Arriving from Germany in the 19th century, the family quickly became influential figures, establishing businesses that contributed to the town’s economic growth. Their entrepreneurial spirit not only fostered commerce but also laid
1748-608: The valley bottoms. Moraines containing gravel, sand and clay were draped upon the landscape and silt was left on the extinct lake bottoms. Reference to: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateParks/parks/moraine/moraine_history.aspx 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 Butler County: Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by
1794-412: Was Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 , when he won a national landslide and carried all but four counties in the state; indeed, Johnson is the only Democratic presidential candidate to carry this county in over a century. In 2000 , Republican George W. Bush received 62% of the vote, while Democrat Al Gore received 35%. In 2004 , the county was carried by Bush's 64% to Democrat John Kerry 's 35%. In 2008 ,
1840-499: Was 387, and in 1890, it had grown to 639. In 1879, the first passenger train arrived to the town, substantially increasing the growth and commerce. In 1880, the American Union Telegraph Company established an office in Zelienople. The Federalists appointed Andrew McClure, a local tavern-keeper, as the first postmaster of Zelienople in the first decade of 1800. Christian Buhl was named the first justice of
1886-407: Was 4,885 at the time of the 2020 census. Jackson Township is located in southwestern Butler County, with Beaver County to the west. The boroughs of Zelienople and Harmony are located in, but separate from, the western part of the township. The borough of Evans City lies along part of the township's eastern border but is also separate from the township. The unincorporated community of Eidenau
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1932-450: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.87. In the borough the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males. The median income for
1978-399: Was hired in 1994. The growth of Pittsburgh to the south, along with the building of Interstate 79, provides a challenge to Zelienople in coping with these changes through the 21st century. Zelienople was linked to Ellwood City , Evans City and Pittsburgh in 1908 by the Pittsburgh, Harmony, Butler and New Castle Railway , an interurban trolley line. The line closed on June 15, 1931, and
2024-418: Was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of eighteen, 7.0% from eighteen to twenty-four, 28.6% from twenty-five to forty-four, 25.4% from forty-five to sixty-four, and 16.5% who were sixty-five years of age or older. The median age was forty-one years. For every one hundred females, there were 95.7 males. For every one hundred females who were aged eighteen or older, there were 92.9 males. The median income for
2070-739: Was the last Carnegie library built in Pennsylvania . In the intervening 27 years the library was independently operated. From 1921 to 1941 the library quadrupled the number of patrons served. In 1987 the County Commissioners, through a resolution, founded the Butler County Federated Library System. There are two Pennsylvania state parks in Butler County. Before the glacier dam, Slippery Rock and Muddy creeks flowed north while extinct McConnells Run flowed south. The glacier dammed Lake Prouty on
2116-426: Was ultimately formed from parts of Cranberry Township and Connoquenessing Township in 1854. Early industries in the area included coal, iron ore, and limestone extraction, timber production, and farming on the low-lying, flatter areas of the Connoquenessing Valley, where the fertility of the soil was conducive to it. As of the 2000 census , there were 3,645 people, 1,358 households, and 1,029 families residing in
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