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Location and Demographics
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Beaver County is located in
southwest Pennsylvania northwest of the city of Pittsburgh. The County is
bordered on the west by the States of Ohio and the panhandle of West Virginia;
the south by Washington County; the east by Allegheny and Butler counties; and
the north by Lawrence County. The predominate feature of the County is the Ohio
River which enters from the southeast and flows to the center of the county
before turning southwest and exiting the state to form the boundary between Ohio
and West Virginia. The remainder of the County is characterized by gently
rolling foothills and valleys of the Appalachian Mountain Range. Beaver County
is comprised of 2 incorporated, third class cities (Aliquippa and Beaver Falls),
and 52 boroughs and townships. |
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The County was once dominated
by heavy steel industries but, since the downfall of steel, newer smaller
manufacturing and service industries are locating in the area. Primarily a
suburban, bedroom life style, much of the county is abundant in open space,
parks, and scenic vistas. The County’s four public parks along with Raccoon
State Park and numerous community parks provide a wide range of active and
passive recreational opportunities. Much of the residential life style is in
single family homes situated on spacious lots, and many of the older river
communities are being transforming into pedestrian friendly environments
reminiscent of the small friendly, home style communities.
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With the City of Pittsburgh
within a short driving distance, County residents enjoy the amenities of big
city cultural, recreational, and educational amenities yet avoid the crowded
congested life style. The Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins provide major sports
for the area, while the opera, ballet, symphony, and many other organizations
and events provide area residents with a wide range of entertainment options. |
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Historically, the County was
formed in March 1880 from portions of Washington and Allegheny Counties. In the
mid 1800,s a portion of north Beaver County was incorporated to form part of
what is now Lawrence County. Fort Macintosh in Beaver and Legionville in Harmony
Township and Ambridge are two early sites in the settling of the west. Many
other historical sites are scattered throughout the area. |
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The County consists of 15
public school districts, a countywide Vocational Technical School, a two year
community college, the Beaver Campus of Penn State University, and Geneva
College. There are also numerous private and parochial schools in the area.
Along with nearby major universities such at University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne
University, Carnegie Mellon, Robert Morris University and Carlow College, all
located in Allegheny County and less than one hour drive from the County; area
residents are provided with extensive educational facilities with which to
pursue their growth and careers. |
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The County is served by
Heritage Valley Health Systems at the Beaver Medical Center which is a teaching
hospital, and Sewickley as well as Aliquippa Community Hospital. Also major
health care is available at UPMC facilities located throughout western
Pennsylvania where medical research is also conducted. |
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The County’s Motto, “Divided
by its Rivers, United by its People” truly reflect the County’s heritage of a
good place to live, work and play. |
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