TarentumPennsylvania
Tarentum is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, approximately 22 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, located along the Allegheny River. Incorporated in 1842 and founded by Henry Brackenridge, the borough historically served as an industrial center for glass, paper, steel, and brick manufacturing.
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About Tarentum
Set in the western part of Pennsylvania, Tarentum is a small town with an estimated population of 4,183.
Tarentum holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.23 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,401 residents per square mile.
📰 Tarentum News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Tarentum Unique
- The only place in America named Tarentum — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Tarentum
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Tarentum
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Tour-Ed Mine · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Tarentum
- Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission - Tarentum Access area reviews ★
- Riverview Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Tarentum
- Curtisville Pri Ctr
- Highlands El Sch
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.