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Active volunteer fire company in West Taylor Township community
When the Laurel Run Dam broke in 1977, West Taylor Township, 5 miles from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was swept away. “There was a devastating flood in 1977,” says Derek Yerty, the captain of the West Taylor Township Volunteer Fire Company. “Laurel Run Dam broke and killed a lot of people. Whole families were washed away.” In some ways, the township is still recovering from the flood, and residents keep to themselves. However, parts of the community are branching out. The West Taylor Township Volunteer Fire Company hosts events year-round and participates in several Johnstown community events. In turn, the people of Johnstown venture into West Taylor to support the fire department, and small food-based fundraisers have been expanding over the years because of it. “Some people come for the perogies,” says Yerty. “People from Johnstown, Westmont and Richland. There are also a lot of good people in the township who support us.” Natural disasters can bring people together and push them apart. Rebuilding a community takes years, and West Taylor Township is certainly on the right path.
A plaque remembers those that died in the 1977 floods in the West Taylor area.
Many West Taylor residents remember the Laurel River Dam failure and resulting floods in '77.
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Events hosted by West Taylor Township Volunteer Fire Company
In honor of a fallen firefighter, the township volunteer fire company has an annual memorial softball tournament in August. “Each team chooses a charity and plays,” says Yerty. “We’ve raised about $55,000 for charities across the nation.” The fire company consistently reaches outside the township to support those in need and provide for the community. In October, the West Taylor Ladies Auxiliary has a Homemade Peroghi Sale to raise funds for the fire department, which draws orders from Johnstown to Richland. The fire company heads into Johnstown during the fall for the Johnstown Halloween Parade. Beginning at 7 p.m., participants start at Sargent’s Stadium and travel along Main Street. In 2023, a Run For Your Life Halloween Fun Run took place before the parade. Religious services are held at Bowserdale United Methodist Church, Peniel Praise Community Church and Albright United Methodist Church.
West Taylor volunteer fire company has an annual softball tournament in memory of the fallen.
The West Taylor Township voluneetr fire company holds an annual softball game for the fallen.
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Multifamily homes starting at $20,000
Homes branch off Cooper Avenue and are surrounded by thick greenery. Cooper Avenue has sidewalks, but side streets do not. Many residences have attachments and are on half-acre, well-manicured lots—single-family homes average 1,405 square feet, which is significantly under the national average. However, most homes also have a medium lot size of a half-acre. Split-level, minimal traditional and ranch styles are common in the area. Single-family housing ranges from $75,000 to $200,000.
Split level home are common in the West Taylor neighborhood.
Split level and ranch style homes are the most common homes found in West Taylor.
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Shopping and dining in downtown Johnstown
Holeshot Café & Diner is the only restaurant in the area and serves breakfast and lunch. The American diner made subs for a fundraiser to support the West Taylor Volunteer Fire Company in raising money for a new fire truck. Most residents head into downtown Johnstown for shopping and dining. Fresh produce may be purchased at the Johnstown Farmers Market every Friday from May through October. For other groceries, residents may visit Save A Lot.
Holeshot Cafe and Diner near West Taylor is a favorite spot for locals to grab a great meal.
West Taylor residents can head down to downtown Johnstown to pick up fresh produce from locals.
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Hike in Dual Certified Gallitzin State Forest
The township is surrounded by nature. The Gallitzin State Forest covers several counties in the area, including Somerset, Bedford, Cambria and Indiana, giving hikers ample space to roam. The state forest is a working forest, which means it has natural gas drilling sites as well as timber harvests to ensure that the forest is well-managed and sustainable. The state forest has a dual certification from the Forest Stewardship Council and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. A part of the Gallitzin Forest and within the township is the Charles F. Lewis Natural Area. This area may be difficult for some hikers because the paths are on different surfaces and over hilly terrain.
West Taylor nature enthusiast love close access to Gallitzin State Forest.
Get into nature at the nearby Gallitzin State Forest, just a few miles from West Taylor.
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Music program in Greater Johnstown School District
The Greater Johnstown School District receives a C-minus from Niche and serves West Taylor Township. Children may attend Greater Johnstown Elementary School, which receives a C-minus, and Greater Johnstown Middle School, which also receives a C-minus. Students advance to Greater Johnstown Senior High School, which receives a C-plus. The school district offers an in-depth music program. Students may participate in the marching band, chorus, color guard and other musical activities.
The dedicated teachers of Greater Johnstown High School received a B- grade from Niche.
Greater Johnstown Middle earns a C- on Niche.
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Commuters use Pennsylvania 403 and bus stops
While Cooper Avenue has sidewalks, the area is mainly car-dependent. Cooper Avenue and Pennsylvania 403 are the main thoroughfares in the area. Bus stops line Cooper Avenue, and the Johnstown Amtrak station stops in Pittsburgh and New York. The township is 10 miles from the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport.
West Taylor has easy access into Johnstown via Pennsylvania 403.
West Taylor can travel out of town via the nearby Amtrak station in downtown Johnstown.
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Important to Know
Johnstown and its surrounding areas are prone to flooding, and there have been three great floods. After the second flood in 1936, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers improved channels around Johnstown, lessening the impact of the disastrous flood of 1977.
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On average, homes in West Taylor, PA sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West Taylor, PA over the last 12 months is $152,342, up 172% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home updated with new kit (new appliances) & bath. All rooms have new floor coverings and new ceiling fan lights. Interior & exterior new paint and new metal roof. Home tastefully re-done. Convenient 1st fl bath & laundry. Sewage compliant. Move in ready! Dishwasher & disposal.
Cozy Johnstown apartment on the second floor of a triplex. New flooring, new backsplash, freshly painted cabinets, freshly epoxied countertops. Newly installed furnace which keeps the unit toasty in the winter. Tenant takes care of snow removal, ice removal, and landscaping. $40 flat rate for electric per month. Cat friendly. Large living room that can be converted into a third bedroom.
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