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Cranberry Township, PA

Cranberry Township is a township in southwestern Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 33,087 as of the 2020 census. It is one of the fastest-growing areas of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

In 1753, George Washington, then 21, was working for the Virginia Colony's British governor and hiked through what is now Cranberry Township along the Venango Path. His assignment was to deliver a message to the commander of the rival French Fort LeBoeuf that ordered the French to withdraw from northern Pennsylvania. The commander rejected the order, precipitating the French and Indian War, which the British and their colonies ultimately won but at a cost.

The township's name derives from the wild cranberries that were abundant along the banks of Brush Creek before the 20th century. For centuries, the cranberries had attracted deer, which, in turn, attracted Native American hunters. However, drought and farming combined to eliminate the township's namesake fruit by the 1880s. When the township was originally chartered in 1804, it had a substantially larger area than it has now. In 1854, its boundaries were redrawn, reducing Cranberry from 81 to 25 square miles. Although the Iroquois, the Delaware, and Seneca nations had hunted and fished in the Cranberry area for centuries, the first European settlers, Mathew and William Graham, arrived in 1796. There, the brothers both acquired 200 acres of land that Benjamin Franklin had designated as part of the nation's Depreciation Land program, used to pay Revolutionary War soldiers with land, which was abundant, rather than in cash, which was scarce.

Cranberry Township is located in western Pennsylvania (40.70996 N, 80.10605 W). Although it is often described as a residential suburb of Pittsburgh, less than a 30-minute drive to its downtown, Cranberry is also a regional, economic, and employment center in its own right. The number of people commuting into the township to participate in its 20,500-member workforce is considerably larger than the 9,200 township residents who commute to work outside Cranberry.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.8 square miles (59 km2), 0.004 square miles (0.010 km2), or 0.02%, of which is water.

Cranberry Township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. UPMC Passavant – Cranberry offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Snap Fitness Cranberry Township offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. At the Cranberry Township Community Waterpark, families can enjoy a fun day out swimming and playing in the water. For those interested in fitness, Cranberry Township Fitness Center provides a wide range of exercise equipment and classes to keep you in shape. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the Graham Park, which features walking trails, sports fields, and picnic areas. For a more structured workout, Yoga Six offers yoga and pilates classes, focusing on mind-body wellness.

Top sites in Cranberry Township, PA are Cranberry Highlands Golf Course, Fun Fore All Family Fun Park, and North Boundary Park.

Population: 40,634 (2024). ZIP code: 16066. Area codes: 724, 878. Elevation: 1,089 feet (332 m). Area: 22.6 square miles (58.5 km²).

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What county is Cranberry Township, PA?

Cranberry Township is a township in southwestern Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 33,087 as of the 2020 census. It is one of the fastest-growing areas of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.8 square miles (59 km2), 0.004 square miles (0.010 km2), or 0.02%, of which is water.

What is Cranberry Township, PA known for?

Cranberry is home to major operations of UPMC Lemieux Center, McKesson, Kawneer, an Alcoa Company, Mine Safety Appliance, and others. It is also the base for a growing number of leading-edge startups as well as for manufacturing, finance, retail, and hospitality businesses. Cranberry Township is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Fun Fore All Family Fun Park. UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park.

Is Cranberry Township, PA a good place to live?

Cranberry Township is in Butler County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Cranberry Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cranberry Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Cranberry Township and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Cranberry Township are highly rated.

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Cranberry Highlands Golf Course

Fun Fore All Family Fun Park

North Boundary Park

UPMC Passavant – Cranberry

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Cranberry Township Community Waterpark

Cranberry Township Fitness Center

Graham Park

Yoga Six

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