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.

Recreation in Kane

Kane is a rural community. Though there are very few "worldly" entertainment opportunities, Kane is rich with outdoor entertainment. Hunting and fishing are very popular forms of entertainment for some people. Other people enjoy visiting such scenic areas as the Kinzua Dam, and the recently destroyed Kinzua Viaduct Bridge (this railroad bridge was recently destroyed in a tornado). In the long winters, people enjoy cross-country skiing, sled riding, and winter hiking. For children, the local Evergreen Park has the Evergreen Enchanted Playland Creative Playground. The high school has a public pool that is open various times of the year to give swimming lessons as well as holding recreational swim times. The local churches often host activities. Though Kane only has one "chain" restaurant, Subway, it is host to several very good family run restaurants.

Related Topics:
Rural - Hunting - Fishing - Kinzua Dam - Kinzua Viaduct - Cross-country skiing - Swim - Churches - Subway

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