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Karns, Pennsylvania

Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, U.S.

Summary

Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, U.S.

Field	Value
name	Karns, Pennsylvania
settlement_type	Unincorporated community
pushpin_map	Pennsylvania
pushpin_label	Karns
coordinates
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	United States of America
subdivision_type1	State
subdivision_name1	Pennsylvania
subdivision_type2	County
subdivision_name2	Allegheny
subdivision_type3	Township
subdivision_name3	Harrison
elevation_ft	817

Karns is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States; it is located in Western Pennsylvania within the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area, approximately 24 mi northeast of Pittsburgh. Karns is situated along the Allegheny River at Pool 4 across from Jacks Island just above Lock and Dam 4 between Natrona, Natrona Heights, and Sligo. The elevation of Karns is 817 feet above sea level.

The postal ZIP code is 15065, while the telephone area codes are 724 and 878; although the code 878 is not used.

History

The Pennsylvania Railroad ran through Karns, which had a small station; nearby stations were also at Sligo and Natrona.

Education

The community is located within the Highlands School District. Highlands High School and Highlands Middle School are located in Natrona Heights. Air pollution levels (particularly chromium) measured in Karns area schools are among the worst in the United States.

References

(2009). "Karns". [[Geographic Names Information System]].
"Lock and Dam 4".
Sipes, William B.. (1875). "The Pennsylvania Railroad: Its Origin, Construction, Condition, and Connections; Embracing Historical, Descriptive, and Statistical Notices of Cities, Towns, Villages, Stations, Industries, and Objects of Interest on Its Various Lines in Pennsylvania and New Jersey". Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
Yerace, Tom. (2008-12-10). "Pollution around Highlands schools among worst in nation". Tribune-Review Publishing Company.

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