'How did Cranberry get its name?

Cranberry Township was originally established in 1804 and named for the wild cranberries which at that time grew along the banks of Brush Creek – the Township’s major water source. The berries attracted deer, and the deer attracted native American hunters, although there is no evidence of permanent Indian settlements within the Township’s boundaries. However drought and farming combined to eliminate the Township’s namesake fruit by the 1880s. But deer are still abundant.'

Cranberry is home to many retail locations, restaurants and many housing developments.  Logistically located at the intersection of Interstate 79 and PA Turnpike 76 it is an attractive area for warehouses and commerce.