Tarentum, Pennsylvania
Tarentum, Pennsylvania | |
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| Borough of Tarentum | |
Tarentum as seen from the George D. Stuart Bridge, part of Pennsylvania Route 366 | |
| Motto: The Crossroads of the Allegheny Valley | |
Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. | |
Location of Pennsylvania in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 40°36′11″N 79°45′20″W / 40.60306°N 79.75556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Incorporated | March 7, 1842 |
| Founded by | Henry Brackenridge |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager government |
| • Body | Tarentum Borough Council |
| • President | Scott Dadowski (D) |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.38 sq mi (3.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.23 sq mi (3.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (260 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,352 |
| • Density | 3,538.2/sq mi (1,366.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 15084 |
| Area codes | 724, 878 |
| FIPS code | 42-76104 |
| School district | Highlands |
| Website | www |
Tarentum is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, approximately 22 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, located along the Allegheny River. Incorporated in 1842 and founded by Henry Brackenridge, the borough historically served as an industrial center for glass, paper, steel, and brick manufacturing. The borough is connected to New Kensington via the George D. Stuart Bridge and is served by the Highlands School District."
The Pennsylvania Railroad operated a station in Tarentum; its rail line ran through the town. The population was 4,352 at the 2020 census. Two statues of Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth, are displayed by the borough in Tarentum.