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Township of Gilpin

Township of Gilpin

Gilpin Township is a Second class Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a township rich in history, dating back to early 19th-century settlement. Officially incorporated on December 26, 1878, it evolved from an agricultural and timber-based economy to an industrial hub, supported by its abundant natural resources—including coal, salt, timber, natural gas, and sand—and its strategic location along the Allegheny and Kiskiminetas Rivers. These rivers not only fostered trade and transportation but also enabled Gilpin’s transformation into a manufacturing center. The township includes various communities—Bagdad, Johnetta, Schenley, Georgetown, Banfield, Forks Church, Aladdin, and Maher Heights—each contributing uniquely to its development and legacy. As of the 2020 Census, its population was 2,411.

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2,396 population (2021) · Located within: Armstrong County

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Reference data (Census of Governments 2022)
Census ID (PID6)
174211
FIPS state
42
FIPS county
005
FIPS place
29184
Census record name
TOWNSHIP OF GILPIN
Mailing address
589 STATE ROUTE 66, LEECHBURG 15656