Previously a lumber and coal-mining community, Susquehanna Township, 40 miles from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, is now a rural area near the borough of Northern Cambria. Not much remains of its industrial past except wide open spaces and homes clustered along local roadways or spaced out on acres of wilderness. Susquehanna borders Northern Cambria Borough, where most locals go for shopping, dining and community events. The rural area is primarily pastoral but has few designated green spaces, so nearby Prince Gallitzin State Park and Rock Run are popular for recreation and events. Susquehanna offers rustic living while being close to shopping and dining.
Shopping and dining in Northern Cambria
Residents head to Northern Cambria, Ebensburg and other nearby municipalities for shopping and dining. Italian Village Pizza and Young’s Pizza & Wings in Northern Cambria serve Italian food and American diner fare. “There is a quaint little coffee and cheesecake store with a little lounge area,” says Elizabeth Wallen, the library director at Northern Cambria Public Library, about Sheesecakes ‘N More. The shop offers baked goods, ice cream and coffee in a homey setting. Mosscreek Bar & Grill, 5 miles away, is a local dive bar with pool tables and live music. “There’s a lot of restaurants in Ebensburg,” says Wallen. “If they want a nice, sit-down meal, there’s Applebee’s, La Fiesta and a local joint called Off the RAK.” Off the RAK is a locally owned Ebensburg restaurant and bar, 21 miles away, serving pub food and American fare. Groceries and other necessities are available at Dollar General, Ken’s Groceries and Giant Eagle. For larger restocks residents may visit the Giant Eagle in Johnstown.
Sheesecakes n More is a new bakery in Susquehanna that serves sweet treats and amazing coffee.
Sheetz is convenient place to stop in Susquehanna - its part gas station and part sandwich shop.
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Large lots outside Northern Cambria
Local roadways pass through small clusters of homes and meander through Susquehanna's rural, mountainous terrain. As roads go deeper into the township, lot sizes increase, and homes are spaced farther apart. The township's center is mainly farmland, with homes surrounded by acres of tilled earth. Most residences sit on large lots in flat areas, with a median of 3 1/2 acres. Residents living near Northern Cambria and at lower elevations may find small amounts of water in their basements after heavy rainfall. “We used to get really bad winters,” says Wallen. “But even they have been much more mild, we used to lose power for a week in the winter, now not so much.” Farmhouse, split-level and ranch-style homes are common in the area and range from $60,000 to $175,000. The CAP Index crime score is a 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
A small farm house on Main Street in Susquehanna with big property.
Farmhouses are the norm in Susquehanna.
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ATV riding at Rock Run Recreation Area
Prince Gallitzin State Park, 15 miles away, is the third most visited state park in Pennsylvania and has over 32 miles of hiking trails and a 1,635-acre lake for anglers and boaters. The park is popular with residents as it’s close to an ATV course and hosts events. “There’s an ATV riding course near the state park,” says Wallen. “And people can take their boats and stuff like that to the state park. It’s about 15 to 18 miles from Northern Cambria, and people frequent the events.” The ATV course is maintained by Rock Run Recreation Area, 6 miles from Prince Gallitzin, and has 140 miles of trails for ATVs, dirt bikes and other vehicles. For everyday activities, the Northern Cambria Public Library has events and programs for all ages. “We have book club and story hours,” says Wallen. “We do have programs throughout the year but none that are regularly scheduled.”
Glendale Lake in Prince Gallatzin State Park is a boaters and fisherman's paradise.
The North Cambria Public Library is located right in the heart of North Cambria in Susquehanna.
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Expanding elementary and middle school buildings
The Northern Cambria School District, which receives a C-plus from Niche, serves the township. Children may attend Northern Cambria Elementary School and Northern Cambria Middle School, both receiving a C-plus. Students advance to Northern Cambria High School, which receives a B-minus. All school buildings are in Northern Cambria. Due to a decline in student and teacher populations, the district is expanding the elementary and middle schools so all grades may learn under the same roof.
Apple Cider Festival held each October
The local volunteer fire department, Hope Fire Company of Northern Cambria, hosts events throughout the year, including car shows and other events. “The fire department is quite active in the town,” says Wallen. “They do a fireman festival, and they do different parades and sandwich sales throughout the year. There’s a social hall, they’ll have different events there, you can also rent it out for receptions and parties. They will hold events there throughout the year. Car shows are quite regular throughout here in the summer months.”
Apple Cider Festival, held in Prince Gallitzin State Park each October, features hand-made apple cider and a vendor area. Religious services are held at Temple Baptist Church, St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic, Garman Church of God and others around the area.
Commuters use U.S. Route 219
The area is car-dependent. Several local roadways cut through the area, but the main road is U.S. Route 219, which bisects Northern Cambria and may be used to reach nearby municipalities. Bus stops in Northern Cambria also line this route, leading to Johnstown and nearby municipalities. John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport is 37 miles away, and the Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is 5 miles away.
Outside of town the Susquehanna road signs and speed limits change drastically.
Susquehanna is a mix of wide open spaces and rolling Appalachian foothills.
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On average, homes in Susquehanna, Susquehanna Twp sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Susquehanna, Susquehanna Twp over the last 12 months is $169,491, up 179% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Kinport. Peg run road. 3.5-+ acres of vacant land. Part flat and part rolling. Has trees on it. Public water available. Once had a house on it. Public sewer will be available in the long future. Would make a great camper site or potentially a homesite. State game lands right down the road. Hunter's and fishermen's paradise. Call Ethel Solinski 814-948-5191 esolinski@comcast.net
Mark's Meadow is an 18.2-acre rectangular piece of land located in the country setting of northern Cambria County. The property is located approximately 5 miles north of Northern Cambria. Travel is convenient with Route 219 to the west and Route 36 to the east, both within 5 miles from the property. The area is rural with some small farms, scattered residential properties, and some
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