Bell Township, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
Bell Township, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania | |
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Rail line southeast of Punxsutawney | |
Map of Jefferson County, Pennsylvania Highlighting Bell Township | |
Map of Jefferson County, Pennsylvania | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Jefferson |
| Settled | 1818 |
| Incorporated | 1857 |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.76 sq mi (48.59 km2) |
| • Land | 18.58 sq mi (48.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,010 |
• Estimate (2023) | 1,972 |
| • Density | 110/sq mi (41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-065-05200 |
Bell Township is a township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,010 at the 2020 census, down from 2,056 at the 2010 census. It was named for John H. Bell, a prominent citizen of the township.