Sterrettania, Pennsylvania

Sterrettania is a populated place located in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is in Fairview and McKean townships, in the valley of Elk Creek, a short tributary of Lake Erie.

Sterrettania, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Sterrettania is located in Pennsylvania
Sterrettania
Sterrettania
Location within the state of Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 42°0′16″N 80°12′12″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyErie
TownshipsFairview, McKean
Elevation
886 ft (270 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)

Sterrettania is an unincorporated community on Pennsylvania Route 832. Sterrettania is located 12 miles (19 km) southwest of downtown Erie and has an elevation of 886 feet (270 m).[1] Sterrettania is not a census designated or incorporated place having an official federally recognized name. Sterrettania appears on the Swanville U.S. Geological Survey Map, is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC -5 hours) and observes daylight saving time.[2]

Major intersection

West of Sterrettania, Pennsylvania Route 832 intersects with Pennsylvania Route 98.[3]

History

The place is named for Robert Sterrett, who first settled there in 1804.[4] David S. Sterrett built a gristmill there in 1839, one of the largest in the county.[5]

References
  1. US Census Map of Erie County, PA
  2. Pennsylvania Hometown Locator
  3. Google Maps
  4. 1884 History of Erie County, PA
  5. Miller, J. A twentieth century history of Erie County, Pennsylvania. p. 189. ISBN 5871217257.


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