Bear Rocks, Pennsylvania


Bear Rocks is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in [Bullskin Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania|Fayette County, Pennsylvania|Bullskin Township], Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located along the south side of Pennsylvania Route 31 in northern Fayette County, on the western slope of Chestnut Ridge.

Geography

The elevation ranges from above sea level at the northwestern end of the community, in the valley of Jacobs Creek, to near the southeastern corner of the community, at the intersection of Kreinbrook Hill Road and Sky Top Road.

History

In 1977, Bear Rocks was the site of a controversial murder investigation. A local man, David Munchinski, was found guilty of the crime and served 26 years in prison. He was later found to have been wrongfully convicted and was released.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of the CDP was 1,048.