Schenley, Pennsylvania Explained

Schenley
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Pennsylvania
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Armstrong
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Gilpin
Coordinates:40.6844°N -79.6617°W
Established Title:Settled
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:EST
Utc Offset1:-5
Timezone1 Dst:EDT
Utc Offset1 Dst:-4
Postal Code Type:ZIP code

Schenley is an unincorporated community that is located in Gilpin Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States.

History

The town is home to a large industrial park that is situated near the Allegheny River. It also contains many abandoned buildings that were formerly part of whiskey producer Schenley Distillery.

One of the main businesses in the community is the Kiski Junction Railroad, which provides freight service and offers rides to tourists.

Geography

Schenley is bordered by the Allegheny and Kiskiminetas Rivers. Pennsylvania Route 2062 is the main and only highway that leads into the community.

Notable person

Prominent dietitian Rena Sarah Eckman (1868-1946) was born in Schenley.[1]

References

  1. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/27714310/rena_sarah_eckman_1946/ "Rena Eckman, Widely Known Dietician, Dies"

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