Tarentum (Pa.)
Enlarge text Shrink text-
Place
|
System number
987007557455705171
-
Save successfulThe item can be found in your Personal ZoneשגיאהLog in to your account to save
Information for Authority record
Name (Hebrew)
טרנטום (פנסילבניה)
Name (Latin)
Tarentum (Pa.)
Other forms of name
nnaa Tarentum, Pa
Coordinates
-79.7556 -79.7556 40.6031 40.6031 (gooearth )
W0794535 W0794535 N0403605 N0403605 (geonames )
Associated country
United States
MARC
MARC
Sources of Information
- GeoNames, algorithmically matched, 2009(ppl; 40°36ʹ05ʺN 079°45ʹ35ʺW)
- Knowles (Morris) inc. Map of borough of Tarentum, Pa., 1962.
Wikipedia description:
Tarentum is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, approximately 22 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, located along the Allegheny River. Incorporated in 1842 and founded by Henry Brackenridge, the borough historically served as an industrial center for glass, paper, steel, and brick manufacturing. The borough is connected to New Kensington via the George D. Stuart Bridge and is served by the Highlands School District. The Pennsylvania Railroad operated a station in Tarentum; its rail line ran through the town. The population was 4,352 at the 2020 census. Two statues of Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth, are displayed by the borough in Tarentum.
Read more on Wikipedia >