Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Armstrong County is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 65,558. The county seat is Kittanning. The county was organized on March 12, 1800, from parts of Allegheny, Westmoreland and Lycoming Counties. It was named in honor of John Armstrong, who represented Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress and served as a major general during the Revolutionary War.
Armstrong County | |
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Armstrong County Courthouse | |
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Seal | |
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania | |
Pennsylvania's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 40°49′N 79°28′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Founded | March 12, 1800 |
| Named for | John Armstrong |
| Seat | Kittanning |
| Largest borough | Kittanning |
| Area | |
| • Total | 664 sq mi (1,720 km2) |
| • Land | 653 sq mi (1,690 km2) |
| • Water | 11 sq mi (30 km2) 1.6% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 65,558 |
| • Density | 100/sq mi (40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 15th |
| Website | www |
Pennsylvania Historical Marker | |
| Designated | October 15, 1982 |
Armstrong County is included in the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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