Hector
Hector Township is a rural township which shares school districts with Galeton Area School District and Northern Potter School District. It is unique for our area and for Potter County as it is the home to a 90 MW Wind Farm producing electricity by 25 of the world’s tallest WindTurbines some of which measure 600 feet. It is also the home of some of Potter County’s absolute best hunting and fishing habitats and camps for hundreds of non-Potter County residents.
Hector Township is a rural township which shares school districts with Galeton Area School District and Northern Potter School District. It is unique for our area and for Potter County as it is the home to a 90 MW Wind Farm producing electricity by 25 of the world’s tallest WindTurbines some of which measure 600 feet. It is also the home of some of Potter County’s absolute best hunting and fishing habitats and camps for hundreds of non-Potter County residents.
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Incorporated
Area is plus sq. miles ( km 2 )
Area is plus sq. miles ( km 2 )
Population (2000 Census)
Population (2000 Census)
Hector Township is bordered by Township to the north, Township to the east,
Hector Township is bordered by Township to the north, Township to the east,
Township to the South and Township to the west.
Township to the South and Township to the west.
Significant businesses are:
Significant businesses are:
Big Level Wind facility by TransAlta Renewables (a Canadian Company-a 90 MW / 25 Wind
Big Level Wind facility by TransAlta Renewables (a Canadian Company-a 90 MW / 25 Wind
Turbines some of which are 600 ft. high. The power is contracted for purchase by Microsoft
Turbines some of which are 600 ft. high. The power is contracted for purchase by Microsoft