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Armstrong County Map, Pennsylvania

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Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

Armstrong Location Map Pennsylvania

Armstrong County is located in western Pennsylvania, northeast of Pittsburgh. It’s named after John Armstrong, a general in the Continental Army.

The Allegheny River runs right through it, shaping the landscape and local culture. Kittanning is the county seat and has all sorts of historic buildings.

Visitors love it here because it has tons of hiking trails and fishing spots. The county has a rich industrial past, especially in glass-making and mining. These days, it’s more about small businesses and agriculture.

CategoryDetails
County NameArmstrong County
County SeatKittanning
PopulationApproximately 65,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesKittanning, Ford City, Leechburg, Freeport, Elderton, Worthington
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Highway 422, State Highway 28, State Highway 66, State Highway 85
FIPS Code42-005
Total Area (Land and Water)664 square miles (653 sq mi land, 11 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Clarion County (North), Jefferson County (Northeast), Indiana County (East), Westmoreland County (South), Allegheny County (Southwest), Butler County (West), Venango County (Northwest)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (EST)
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40°48’N, 79°28’W
EtymologyNamed after General John Armstrong, a Revolutionary War hero
Major LandmarksCrooked Creek Lake, Armstrong Trail, Allegheny River, Kittanning Citizens Bridge

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