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Ross Township, PA

Ross Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is adjacent to the northern border of Pittsburgh. The population of the township was 33,176 at the 2020 census. While most of the township is residential, a retail corridor is located along McKnight Road along with business districts on U.S. Route 19 and Babcock Boulevard.

Ross Township, along with the nearby borough of West View, comprises part of the North Hills School District, and both participate in the multi-municipality Northland Public Library.

On June 26, 1809, John McKnight, along with 30 other residents of Pine Township, petitioned the courts of Allegheny for the formation of a new township. In the November term, permission was granted and Ross Township was born. It was called Ross after a prominent Pittsburgh attorney James Ross. He represented Western Pennsylvania at the convention to ratify the Pennsylvania Constitution in 1790. Ross was a United States Senator and the personal land lawyer to George Washington.

Many of the early settlers lived in fear of the Native Americans since many Indians did not agree with Chief Cornplanter's treaty with Washington in 1784. In 1794, Casper Reel decided to finally settle in the area after being formally chased out by a group of Indians. His twin sons, David and Casper Jr., became the first white men born north of Pittsburgh.

One of Ross Township's earliest claims to fame was the roads that passed through the area. The Native Americans traveled the Venango Path, later called the Franklin Road, and was one of the most important routes used by Commodore Oliver Perry in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. After his victory, the road was once again changed to the Perrysville Plank Road. During this time, the road had large wooden planks on one side to assist in traveling during inclement weather. It was only when State Senator Herman P. Brandt petitioned to have the road paved from the city line to Perrysville in the 1920s. The road changed names once again to what is now known as Perry Highway.

Ross Township is located at 40°31′35″N 80°1′19″W. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 14.4 square miles (37 km²). A small amount of land is covered with water.

Ross Township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. AHN McCandless Neighborhood Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Yoga practitioners can find peace and flexibility at Schoolhouse Yoga Pittsburgh, offering classes for all levels. Volofit and Planet Fitness offer comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. Residents can enjoy fitness classes at Pure Barre, or take advantage of the outdoor facilities at Evergreen Community Park. For those looking for indoor exercise, LA Fitness provides a full gym experience.

Top sites in Ross Township, PA include Evergreen Community Park, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.

Population: 31,372 (2020). Elevation: 1,043 feet (318 m). Area: 14.2 square miles (36.7 km²). ZIP Code: 15229. Area code(s): 412, 878.

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What are the demographics of Ross Township, PA?

With 5,432 people, North Sewickley is the 523rd most populated city in the state of Pennsylvania out of 2,570 cities. The largest North Sewickley racial/ethnic groups are White (98.1%) followed by Two or More (1.3%) and Other (0.6%). In 2022, the median household income of North Sewickley households was $75,921. North Sewickley households made slightly more than Avondale households ($75,909), Union township households ($75,833), and Manheim borough households ($75,833) . However, 4.9% of North Sewickley families live in poverty.

Is Ross Township, PA a good place to live?

Ross Township is a suburb of Pittsburgh with a population of 33,213. Ross Township is in Allegheny County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Ross Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes.  In Ross Township there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. The public schools in Ross Township are highly rated.

Who is Ross Township, PA named after?

In November 1809, Ross Township was named in honor of James Ross, an eminent attorney and judge in Pittsburgh. Except for the formation of West View Borough in 1905, Ross Township's boundaries have remained much the same since 1847. The Venango Path, an Indian trail became the main highway used to travel north through the township. 

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Pennsylvania Demographics

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Northland Local History

Evergreen Community Park

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

AHN McCandless Neighborhood Hospital

Schoolhouse Yoga Pittsburgh

Volofit 

Planet Fitness

Pure Barre

Evergreen Community Park

LA Fitness

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