Nestled in the rich bottom land of the French Creek Valley is the Borough of Cochranton. Situated at the confluence of French and Sugar Creeks, the area was settled in the first years of the 19th Century.
Today's borough is made up of the original land grants of John Adams and Thomas Cochran, for who the village was named. The original town plot was surveyed by Cochran's son Joseph, the first school teacher, and was chartered as a borough on April 5, 1855.
While Cochranton's sons served during the Civil War, the southern branch of the Atlantic and Great Western Railway made its entrance. This transportation line opened a market place for the rich agricultural area. Business growth kept pace with the needs of the community, now over 500 people.
The mid 1870's ushered Cochranton into its golden era of growth. Population topped 800 people. A banking system and local newspaper marked important additions to the community. At this time the fire department was organized and neighbors joined together to celebrate its first agricultural fair. Town improvements included a water system and natural gas service. Wood sidewalks and dusty streets soon became concrete and brick. The lamplighter was replaced with electric lighting and the small town moved into the 20th Century.
Many of today's businesses can trace their starts to the first half of the century, constantly evolving to meet the needs of a changing time and a present population of over 1200.
Cochranton
takes pride in its schools, churches, library and community services. Its
businesses, clubs and organizations work together to maintain a quality small
town lifestyle. Although separated by many generations, the original ideals
of its pioneers still remain and continue to make Cochranton a place its
citizens are proud to call "home".
Check out Cochranton Elementary
School
Cochranton
Police Department
Chief F.
L. Baranyai
109 E.
Adams Street
Cochranton,
PA 16314
Phone: (814)
425-3039
Fax: (814)
425-7055
E- Mail:
chief@cochrantonboro.org
If you have any questions about Law Enforcement or what Police Officers do e-mail Chief F. L. Baranyai
