St. Marys, Pennsylvania

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leader_name = Sally Geyer (R)
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established_date = 1804
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established_date1 = 1848
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population_total = 14502
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St. Marys is a city in Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 14,502 at the 2000 census. St. Marys, originally a small, Bavarian Catholic town, is home to Straub Brewery and the first Benedictine convent in the United States. It was founded December 8, 1842. In 1992, the borough of St. Marys absorbed the surrounding township of Benzinger and incorporated as a citycite web |title=Saint Marys City Code - History |date=2007-12-17 |url=http://www.cityofstmarys.com/2440-foreword.pdf |format=PDF |accessdate=2008-07-22] , though much of the city's area remains wild.

St. Marys lies in the center of Pennsylvania's elk country and is the home of the Pennsylvania Elk Expo. It is one of the few places east of the Mississippi River that allows hunting of wild elk. St. Marys is considered an outdoor paradise with local trout streams and state hunting lands inside the city limits.

Geography

St. Marys is located at coor dms|41|26|15|N|78|32|34|W|city (41.437600, -78.542724)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 99.5 square miles (257.7 km²), of which, 99.3 square miles (257.2 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²) of it (0.16%) is water. Due to its incorporation of Benzinger Township in 1994, it is the second largest city, in land area, in the state, behind Philadelphia Fact|date=July 2008 .

The city is bordered by Jones Township to the north, Cameron County to the east, Fox and Jay Townships to the south and Ridgway Township to the west.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 14,502 people, 5,723 households, and 4,000 families residing in the city. The population density was 146.0 people per square mile (56.4/km²). There were 6,092 housing units at an average density of 61.3/sq mi (23.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.75% White, 0.23% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the population.

There were 5,723 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,593, and the median income for a family was $51,263. Males had a median income of $36,432 versus $22,947 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,885. About 2.9% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

The city's airport is St. Marys Municipal Airport (IATA: STQ) about 3 miles (5 km) southeast of the city. Currently it is a general aviation airport, however commercial airlines are showing interest because of the new terminal building and equipment upgrades.

The city's main highway is PA 255. Bus service is provided by ATA.

Education

Catholic School System

St. Marys Catholic Elementary School has one building. It is connected to Queen of the World Church. In 2002 an addition has built adding four classrooms and a gymnasium. It also recently had a playground added. It houses grades Pre-K - 5.

St. Marys Catholic Middle School has one building. It was built in the early 50's. It houses grades 6 - 8.

Elk County Catholic High School has classes for grades 9 - 12. It was built in 1961.

t Marys Area School District

South St. Marys Street Elementary School houses grades Pre-K - 5. It has had several additions throughout the years.

St. Marys Area Middle School houses grades 6 - 8. SMAMS is located adjacent to St. Marys High School.

St. Marys Area High School houses grades 9 - 12.

Landmarks

Decker's Chapel - Built by Michael Decker after a back injury, it has been called the smallest chapel in America. It is located on South St. Marys Road.

St. Joseph's Monastery - It is the oldest Benedictine women's community in the United States. Sisters sill serve the community today. It was founded in 1852.

Straub Brewery - It was founded in 1831. Originally from the Pittsburgh area, the founder made a move to St. Marys in the 1850s. Today, you can take a tour of the Brewery and visit the Eternal Tap.

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