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Washington Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1789 in Salem Township. At that time, it included the present-day municipalities of Allegheny, Lower Burrell, Upper Burrell, and most of Bell. In 2020, the population of Washington Twp was 6,887.

The John Walter Farmstead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.

Westmoreland County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, located in the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 354,663. The county seat is Greensburg and the most populous community is Hempfield Township. It is named after Westmorland, a historic county of England. The county is part of the Southwest Pennsylvania region of the state.

Formed from, successively, Lancaster, Northumberland, and later Bedford counties, Westmoreland County was founded on February 26, 1773, and was the first county in the colony of Pennsylvania whose entire territorial boundary was located west of the Allegheny Mountains. Westmoreland County originally included the present-day counties of Fayette, Washington, Greene, and parts of Beaver, Allegheny, Indiana, and Armstrong counties.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 32.6 square miles (84.4 km2), of which 31.7 square miles (82.1 km2) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) (2.67%) is water.

Natural gas is extracted from shale formations in the area through hydraulic fracturing (commonly known as "fracking"). As of January 2022, about 40 Marcellus Shale gas wells were located in the township. A shale gas well blowout occurred in the township in 2019. CNX Natural Gas Co LLC was fined $175,000 for environmental violations associated with the incident.

Coal mining was once a significant industry in the area. Deep mining was done underneath most of Washington Township, and strip mining took place near Beaver Run. The Roaring Run underground coal mine, constructed around 1905 by F. M. Graff, spanned Washington and Bell townships. Built to work the Freeport coal seam, by 1940 it employed approximately 300 miners, producing 1,500 tons of coal a day.

Washington Township places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Washington Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. Check out Lakeview Yoga Studio for yoga sessions designed to improve flexibility and reduce stress. The Greensburg YMCA offers comprehensive health and wellness services, including swimming, gym facilities, and wellness coaching. Westmoreland Chiropractic offers holistic treatments to enhance physical health and alleviate pain. CrossFit PA is perfect for those looking for high-intensity training and community support. For those interested in martial arts, Excel Martial Arts offers classes for all ages.

Top Sites in Washington Township, PA: Wild Things Park, Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Bradford House Museum.
 

Population: 6,845 (2021). ZIP Code: 15613. Area Code: 724. Area: 32.6 square miles (84.4 km2). Elevation 764 ft.
 

FAQs

What are the demographics of Washington Township, PA?

With 6,799 people, Washington Township is the 420th most populated city in the state of Pennsylvania out of 2,570 cities. The largest Washington township racial/ethnic groups are White (96.0%) followed by Hispanic (1.7%) and Two or More (1.5%). In 2022, the median household income of Washington Township households was $74,840. Washington township households made slightly more than Black households ($74,821) and Christiana households ($74,821). However, 6.5% of Washington Township families live in poverty.

What county is Washington Township, PA?

Washington Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1789 in Salem Township. At that time, it included the present-day municipalities of Allegheny, Lower Burrell, Upper Burrell, and most of Bell. In 2020, the population of Washington Twp was 6,887.

Is Washington Township, PA a good place to live?

Washington Township is in Westmoreland County. Living in Washington Township offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Washington Township there are a lot of bars. Many retirees live in Washington Township and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Washington Township are above average.

Sources

Wikipedia

Township of Washington

Pennsylvania Demographics

Niche

Tanger Outlets Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

Bradford House Museum

Washington Hospital

Anytime Fitness

Lakeview Yoga Studio

Greensburg YMCA

Westmoreland Chiropractic

CrossFit PA

Excel Martial Art

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