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Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, United States
Schenley
Unincorporated community
The United States Post Office (15682) that serves SchenleyThe United States Post Office (15682) that serves Schenley
Coordinates: 40°41′04″N 79°39′42″W / 40.68444°N 79.66167°W / 40.68444; -79.66167
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyArmstrong
TownshipGilpin
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)

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

History

Foundation of a demolished building in the Industrial Park

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

Aerial view of Schenley

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.

References

  1. "Rena Eckman, Widely Known Dietician, Dies" Pittsburgh Press (November 9, 1946): 6. via Newspapers.comOpen access icon

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