Girtys Run
| Girtys Run | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 40°33′59″N 80°02′09″W / 40.5664568°N 80.0358894°W |
| Mouth | |
• coordinates | 40°28′42″N 79°58′07″W / 40.4784022°N 79.9686637°WCoordinates: 40°28′42″N 79°58′07″W / 40.4784022°N 79.9686637°W |
• elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Allegheny River |
Girtys Run is a tributary of the Allegheny River located in Allegheny County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1]
It is named after the Girty family who settled in the area. Some say it was named for John Girty.[2] Others say it was named for Thomas Girty,[3] brother of the famous renegade Simon Girty.
Course[]
Girtys Run joins the Allegheny River at the borough of Millvale.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Girtys Run". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-01-13.
- ^ "Mrs Sabra M Girty". The Gazette Times. Pittsburgh. 28 May 1914. p. 3. Retrieved 7 Jan 2020.
- ^ "Early History - The Girty Family". Girty's Run Watershed. Retrieved 7 Jan 2020.
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