Perry Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
| Perry Township | |
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| Township | |
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 Location of Perry Township in Fayette County |
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 Location of Fayette County in Pennsylvania |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.7 sq mi (53.6 km2) |
| • Land | 20.2 sq mi (52.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,552 |
| • Density | 126/sq mi (48.7/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-4) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 724 |
| Website | www |
Perry Township is a township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,552 at the 2010 census, down from 2,786 at the 2000 census. The Frazier School District serves the township.
Star Junction, Wickhaven, Whitsett, Banning and Layton are unincorporated communities within the township. The borough of Perryopolis, a separate municipality, lies enclaved at the center of the township.
The Star Junction Historic District and Whitsett Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Also listed are the Alliance Furnace, Providence Quaker Cemetery and Chapel, and Layton Bridge.
Perry Township is in northwestern Fayette County, bordered by Westmoreland County to the north. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.7 square miles (53.6 km2), of which 20.2 square miles (52.4 km2) is land and 0.46 square miles (1.2 km2), or 2.16%, is water.
The Youghiogheny River flows through the northern part of the township and forms part of the township's eastern border. Pennsylvania Route 51 passes through the township, leading north to Pittsburgh and south to Uniontown, the Fayette County seat.
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