Roulette, Pennsylvania

Roulette is a census-designated place[2] located in Roulette Township in far western Potter County in the state of Pennsylvania. It is located along the Allegheny River, about 20 miles southwest of the river's source. The town is also on U.S. Route 6, roughly halfway between Port Allegany and Coudersport. As of the 2010 census the population was 779 residents.[3]

Roulette, Pennsylvania
Riverside United Methodist Church by the Allegheny River
Roulette
Roulette
Coordinates: 41°46′48″N 78°09′15″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyPotter
Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total779
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID2630038

The community was named for Jean Roulette, a land agent.[4]

References

  1. "Roulette Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  2. https://www.census.gov/2010census/
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  4. Baker, Lawrence B. (Jul 14, 1969). "Rodney, Oscar, Cecil, Esther Surround Us". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 23. Retrieved 20 May 2015.


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