Kane, Pennsylvania

Kane is a borough located in McKean County, Pennsylvania, 94 miles (151 km) east by south of Erie. It was founded by Civil War general Thomas L. Kane at an elevated site 2210 feet (674 m) above sea level. In the early part of the twentieth century, Kane had large glassworks, bottle works, lumber mills, and manufactures of brush handles, saws, cutlery, screen doors and windows, etc. In 1900, 5,296 people lived here; in 1910, 6,626; and in 1940, 6,133 people made Kane their home. According to the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 4,126.

Related Topics:
McKean County, Pennsylvania - Erie - Civil War - Thomas L. Kane - 1900 - 1910 - 1940 - 2000

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