Tyrone, Pennsylvania

Tyrone is a borough located in Blair County, Pennsylvania, 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Altoona, on the Little Juniata River. Tyrone was of considerable commercial importance in the twentieth century. It was an outlet for the Clearfield coal fields, and it was noted for the manufacture of paper products. There were planing mills, and chemical and candy factories. In 1900, 5,847 people lived here; in 1910, 7,176; and in 1940, 8,845 people resided here. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 5,528.

Related Topics:
Blair County, Pennsylvania - Altoona - Little Juniata River - Clearfield coal fields - 1900 - 1910 - 1940 - 2000

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