Etna, PA
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Etna, Pennsylvania
- Etna is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area. The borough is located on the banks of the Allegheny River and is known for its rich history and tight-knit community.
History[edit | edit source]
- Etna was incorporated as a borough in 1868. It was named after the famous Mount Etna, an active volcano in Italy, due to the presence of many iron and steel industries in the area that resembled the fiery mountain.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Etna is located at 40°30′6″N 79°56′40″W. The borough has a total area of 0.8 square miles, all of it land.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
- As of the 2010 census, there were 3,451 people, 1,580 households, and 897 families residing in the borough.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Etna is home to several well-known healthcare facilities. These include:
- UPMC St. Margaret - A member of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) health system, UPMC St. Margaret is a mid-sized, acute care hospital serving the residents of northeastern Allegheny County and the Alle-Kiski Valley.
- Allegheny Valley Hospital - Located nearby in Natrona Heights, Allegheny Valley Hospital is part of the Allegheny Health Network and provides a full range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric services.
- Etna Express Care - A walk-in clinic providing urgent care services to the Etna community.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Etna is served by the Shaler Area School District, which provides education from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
- Etna is served by several major roads, including Pennsylvania Route 8 and Pennsylvania Route 28. Public transportation is provided by the Port Authority of Allegheny County.
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