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Cambria County was officially established in 1807 and organized in 1804.
Answer: False
Cambria County was officially established on March 26, 1804, and subsequently organized in 1807.
Cambria County's territory was derived exclusively from parts of Bedford and Somerset counties.
Answer: False
Cambria County's territory was derived from portions of Bedford, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties.
The name "Cambria" originates from the Latin term for England, reflecting early English settler heritage.
Answer: False
The county's appellation, 'Cambria,' originates from the Latin term for Wales, signifying the heritage of certain early settlers.
When was Cambria County officially established and organized?
Answer: 1804
Cambria County was officially established on March 26, 1804, and subsequently organized in 1807.
Which of the following counties was NOT among those from which Cambria County's territory was derived?
Answer: Fayette
Cambria County's territory was derived from portions of Bedford, Huntingdon, and Somerset counties; Fayette County was not a source territory.
The name "Cambria" is derived from the Latin name for which country?
Answer: Wales
The county's appellation, 'Cambria,' originates from the Latin term for Wales, signifying the heritage of certain early settlers.
Cambria County covers a total geographical area of approximately 1,800 square miles.
Answer: False
Cambria County encompasses a total area of 694 square miles (equivalent to 1,800 square kilometers).
Water bodies constitute roughly 0.8% of Cambria County's total land area.
Answer: True
Water bodies account for approximately 0.8% of Cambria County's total area, amounting to 5.3 square miles.
Cambria County observes the Pacific Time Zone.
Answer: False
Cambria County observes the Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5), with adjustments to UTC-4 during daylight saving periods.
Cambria County is characterized by a tropical monsoon climate.
Answer: False
Cambria County experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate, characterized by distinct seasons featuring warm summers and cold winters.
Clearfield County borders Cambria County to the east.
Answer: False
Clearfield County borders Cambria County to the north, not the east.
Indiana County shares a border with Cambria County to the west.
Answer: True
Indiana County is situated to the west of Cambria County.
Within Cambria County, there are no national protected areas mentioned in the source.
Answer: False
The source mentions national protected areas within Cambria County, including portions of the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site and the Johnstown Flood National Memorial.
Prince Gallitzin State Park is named after a Russian nobleman who became a Catholic priest and early settler.
Answer: True
Prince Gallitzin State Park is indeed named in honor of Demetrius Gallitzin, a Russian nobleman who converted to Catholicism and became a priest, contributing significantly to the region's early settlement.
What is the approximate total geographical area of Cambria County in square miles?
Answer: 694
Cambria County encompasses a total area of 694 square miles.
Which time zone does Cambria County observe?
Answer: Eastern Time Zone
Cambria County observes the Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5), with adjustments to UTC-4 during daylight saving periods.
What type of climate does Cambria County typically experience?
Answer: Warm-summer humid continental climate
Cambria County experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate, characterized by distinct seasons featuring warm summers and cold winters.
Which county borders Cambria County to the north?
Answer: Clearfield County
Clearfield County borders Cambria County to the north.
Which of the following is a national protected area located within Cambria County?
Answer: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
The Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is one of the national protected areas situated within Cambria County.
Which Pennsylvania state park is located within Cambria County and named after a Russian nobleman?
Answer: Prince Gallitzin State Park
Prince Gallitzin State Park is named in honor of Demetrius Gallitzin, a Russian nobleman who became a priest and early settler in the region.
Which of the following counties borders Cambria County to the southwest?
Answer: Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County borders Cambria County to the southwest.
U.S. Route 219 is one of the major highways serving Cambria County.
Answer: True
U.S. Route 219 is identified as one of the key highways traversing Cambria County.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is one of the higher education institutions located within Cambria County.
Answer: False
The provided flashcards list Christ the Saviour Seminary, Mount Aloysius College, Saint Francis University, and the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown as higher education institutions in Cambria County. While Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is mentioned as a community college, it is not included in the list of primary higher education institutions cited in this context.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a major highway serving Cambria County?
Answer: U.S. Route 15
The major highways serving Cambria County include U.S. Routes 22, 219, and 422, among others; U.S. Route 15 is not listed as a primary highway for the county.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a private school in Cambria County?
Answer: Central Cambria High School
Bishop Carroll High School, Bishop McCort High School, and Northern Cambria Catholic School are listed as private schools in Cambria County; Central Cambria High School is a public institution.
Which entity is responsible for regulating waste management within Cambria County?
Answer: The Cambria County Solid Waste Management Authority
The Cambria County Solid Waste Management Authority oversees and regulates waste management services for the county.
How many public school districts operate within Cambria County?
Answer: 14
There are 14 public school districts serving students within Cambria County.
The population of Cambria County was recorded as 133,472 in the 2010 census.
Answer: False
The 2020 United States census recorded the population of Cambria County at 133,472; the 2010 census figure was different.
Cambria County's population has steadily increased since 1810, reaching its peak in the early 21st century.
Answer: False
Cambria County experienced population growth from 1810, peaking mid-20th century, followed by a decline to its 2020 population figure.
In the 2000 census, the majority of Cambria County's population identified as non-White.
Answer: False
The 2000 census indicated that 95.80% of Cambria County's population identified as White.
German ancestry was the most frequently reported among Cambria County residents in the 2000 census.
Answer: True
In the 2000 census, the primary reported ancestries included German (27.7%), Irish (10.2%), Italian (10.1%), and Polish (10.0%), among others.
In 2000, over half of Cambria County households consisted of single individuals living alone.
Answer: False
The 2000 census data indicated that 29.80% of Cambria County households consisted of individuals living alone, not over half.
The median age of Cambria County residents was 41 years old according to the 2000 census.
Answer: True
The 2000 census data revealed that 19.70% of the population was aged 65 or older, contributing to a median age of 41 years.
In the year 2000, there were more males than females in Cambria County.
Answer: False
In 2000, Cambria County had 94.20 males for every 100 females, indicating a slightly higher female population.
In the 2020 census, the percentage of Cambria County's population identifying as White and non-Hispanic was below 90%.
Answer: False
The 2020 census indicated that 89.44% of Cambria County's population identified as White and non-Hispanic, which is not below 90%.
According to the 2020 census, what was the population of Cambria County?
Answer: 133,472
The 2020 United States census recorded the population of Cambria County at 133,472.
According to the 2000 census, what was the percentage of Cambria County residents who identified as Black or African American?
Answer: 2.83%
In the 2000 census, 2.83% of Cambria County's population identified as Black or African American.
Which ancestry was most frequently reported by residents of Cambria County in the 2000 census?
Answer: German
In the 2000 census, German ancestry was the most frequently reported among Cambria County residents.
Based on the 2000 census, what percentage of Cambria County households were headed by a single mother?
Answer: 10.40%
The 2000 census indicated that 10.40% of Cambria County households were headed by a single mother.
What was the median age of Cambria County residents in the year 2000?
Answer: 41 years
The 2000 census data revealed that 19.70% of the population was aged 65 or older, contributing to a median age of 41 years.
In the 2020 census, what percentage of Cambria County's population identified as Black or African American (non-Hispanic)?
Answer: 4.24%
In the 2020 census, 4.24% of Cambria County's population identified as Black or African American and non-Hispanic.
According to the 2010 census, which city was the most populous in Cambria County?
Answer: Johnstown
Based on the 2010 census, Johnstown was the most populous city in Cambria County.
Ebensburg is designated as the county seat of Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Answer: True
Ebensburg serves as the county seat of Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Cambria County is located within Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district.
Answer: True
Cambria County falls within Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district.
Cambria County has consistently voted Democratic in recent presidential elections.
Answer: False
Cambria County has shown a stronger Republican leaning in recent presidential elections, contrary to consistent Democratic voting.
The Democratic Party has held a majority on the Cambria County Commissioners board since 2011.
Answer: False
The Republican party secured a majority on the county commissioners board starting in 2011, not the Democratic Party.
Donald Trump's victory margin in Cambria County was larger in the 2016 election than in the 2020 election.
Answer: False
Donald Trump's victory margin in Cambria County was 36.8% in 2016 and increased to 37.34% in 2020.
As of April 29, 2024, the majority of registered voters in Cambria County were affiliated with the Democratic Party.
Answer: False
As of April 29, 2024, 51.55% of registered voters in Cambria County were affiliated with the Republican Party, constituting the majority.
Ed Cernic Jr. currently serves as the District Attorney for Cambria County.
Answer: False
Gregory J. Neugebauer serves as the District Attorney for Cambria County; Ed Cernic Jr. holds the position of Controller.
Wayne Langerholc, a Democrat, is the sole state senator representing Cambria County.
Answer: False
Wayne Langerholc, who represents Cambria County as the sole state senator, is affiliated with the Republican Party.
What is the designated county seat of Cambria County, Pennsylvania?
Answer: Ebensburg
Ebensburg serves as the county seat of Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Cambria County is located within which U.S. Congressional district?
Answer: 13th
Cambria County falls within Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district.
Cambria County has recently shown a political alignment leaning towards which party in presidential elections?
Answer: Republican
Cambria County has demonstrated a stronger Republican leaning in recent presidential elections.
Which political party has held a majority on the Cambria County Commissioners board since 2011?
Answer: Republican
The Republican party secured a majority on the county commissioners board starting in 2011.
As of April 29, 2024, what was the largest party affiliation among registered voters in Cambria County?
Answer: Republican
As of April 29, 2024, 51.55% of registered voters in Cambria County were affiliated with the Republican Party, constituting the largest group.
Who currently serves as the Controller for Cambria County?
Answer: Ed Cernic Jr.
Ed Cernic Jr. holds the position of Controller for Cambria County.
Who is the sole State Senator representing Cambria County?
Answer: Wayne Langerholc
Wayne Langerholc, a Republican, is the sole state senator representing Cambria County.
Who represents Cambria County in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Answer: John Joyce
John Joyce, a Republican, represents Cambria County in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The official government website for Cambria County is www.cambriacountypa.gov.
Answer: False
The official website for Cambria County is www.co.cambria.pa.us.
What does the symbol '\u2021' signify when listed next to a community name in Cambria County data?
Answer: The community extends into adjacent counties.
The symbol '‡' denotes that a specific populated place extends into one or more adjacent counties beyond Cambria County.