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Meadville
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Meadville is a city in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. The population was 13,685 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Crawford County.
Meadville was founded in 1788 by a party of settlers lead by David Mead. Its location at the confluence of Cussewago Creek and French Creek, a day's travel by boat to the safety of Fort Franklin. Their settlement was in a large meadow, presumably cleared by Native Americans, and well suited for growing maize. The neighboring Iroquois befriended the isolated settlement, but their enemies, including the Wyandots, were not so amiable. The threat of their attacks caused the settlement to be evacuated for a time in 1791. Meadville is the birthplace of historian Charles H. Haskins and actress Sharon Stone. Popular attractions include Hank's Frozen Custard and Eddie's Footlong Hot Dogs.
Meadville is located at the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.3 square kilometers, all land. In the city the population was spread out with 19.4 percent under the age of 18, 20.0 percent from 18 to 24, 22.0 percent from 25 to 44, 19.9 percent from 45 to 64, and 18.7 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 81.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Meadville enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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