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North Versailles Township, PA

North Versailles Township
Township
Location in Allegheny County and the state of Pennsylvania
Location in Allegheny County and the state of Pennsylvania
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
Coordinates: 40°22′49″N 79°48′37″W / 40.38028°N 79.81028°W / 40.38028; -79.81028Coordinates: 40°22′49″N 79°48′37″W / 40.38028°N 79.81028°W / 40.38028; -79.81028
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Allegheny County
Area
 • Total 8.19 sq mi (21.22 km2)
 • Land 8.03 sq mi (20.79 km2)
 • Water 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2)
Population (2010)
 • Total 10,229
 • Estimate (2016) 10,087
 • Density 1,256.63/sq mi (485.20/km2)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
FIPS code 42-003-55488

North Versailles (/ˌnɔːrθ vɜːrˈslz/ vur-SAYLZ) is a first class township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 10,229 at the 2010 census. The township derives its name from the Palace of Versailles.

North Versailles Township was formed September 18, 1869, by a division of (the original) Versailles Township into North and South Versailles townships. Versailles Township was one of the original seven townships of Allegheny County formed in 1788 from Westmoreland County. Additionally, the land which encompasses the present day North Versailles Township was disputed territory between Pennsylvania and Virginia, which claimed the area as part of Yohogania County of the District of West Augusta.

The territory designated in 1788 as Versailles Township now contains the townships of North Versailles and South Versailles; the boroughs of White Oak, East McKeesport, Wall, Versailles, and portions of Wilmerding and Trafford; as well as the major portion (excluding 10th ward) of the city of McKeesport.


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