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Encyclopedia > Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Seal of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Map
Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Allegheny County
Location in the state of Pennsylvania
Map of the USA highlighting Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location in the USA
Statistics
Founded 1788
Seat Pittsburgh
Largest City Pittsburgh
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

745 sq mi (1,929 km²)
730 sq mi (1,891 km²)
15 sq mi (38 km²), 1.95%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density

1,281,666
1,756/sq mi (678/km²)
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website: www.county.allegheny.pa.us
Pittsburgh skyline

Allegheny County is a county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the population was 1,281,666. The county seat is Pittsburgh. The county forms the nucleus of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area, Pittsburgh DMA and Pittsburgh Tri-State Area. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Map_of_Pennsylvania_highlighting_Allegheny_County. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_PA.svg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Pennsylvania ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... City nickname: The Steel City Location in the state of Pennsylvania Founded 1758 Mayor Tom Murphy (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 151. ... City nickname: The Steel City Location in the state of Pennsylvania Founded 1758 Mayor Tom Murphy (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 151. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Metronome, a public art installation showing the time in New York City The Eastern Time Zone (ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of Northern America and the west coast of South America. ... “UTC” redirects here. ... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (960x1280, 491 KB) Summary Henry Hobson Richardsons Allegheny County Courthouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (960x1280, 491 KB) Summary Henry Hobson Richardsons Allegheny County Courthouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... Allegheny County Courthouse In 1882 the original Allegheny County Courthouse, a Greek Revival structure located in down town Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, burned down and the Allegheny County Commissioners decided to hold a competition to design a replacement. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... This article is about the U.S. State. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Pittsburgh redirects here. ... The Pittsburgh Metro Area is the U.S. Census defined seven county region surrounding the city of Pittsburgh in southwestern Pennsylvania, United States of America. ... The Pittsburgh DMA is part of the Pittsburgh Tri-State region and is a larger extension of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. ... The Pittsburgh Tri-State is the U.S. region that is centered around the transportation, medical, academic, economic, media and federal resources based in Pittsburgh. ...

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History

Prior to it being settled by Europeans, the county was mostly wilderness and uninhabited except for wandering Indians such as the Iroquois, who were the largest tribe in the area. The Allegheny River, Mountains, and County obtained their name from an ancient tribe, the Allegwi. They were the Alleghen Indians who inhabited the region before the 13th century. For other uses, see Iroquois (disambiguation). ... http://www. ... The Allegheny River (historically, especially in New York state, also spelled Allegany River) is a principal tributary of the Ohio River, which it forms with the Monongahela River at the downtown Pittsburghs Golden Triangle point. The river is approximately 325 mi (523 km) long, in the U.S. states... The Allegheny Mountain Range (also spelled Alleghany and Allegany) -- informally, the Alleghenies -- is part of the Appalachian Mountain Range of the eastern United States. ... This article is about the people indigenous to the United States. ... This article is about the people indigenous to the United States. ... (12th century - 13th century - 14th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 13th century was that century which lasted from 1201 to 1300. ...


The first Europeans to enter the area were the French in 1749. Captain Pierre Joseph de Celeron, sieur de Blainville claimed the Ohio Valley and all of Western Pennsylvania for Louis XV of France. The captain traveled along the Ohio and Allegheny Rivers inserting lead plates in the ground to mark the land for France. For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Events While in debtors prison, John Cleland writes Fanny Hill (Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure). ... Carl D. Perkins Bridge in Portsmouth, Ohio with Ohio River and Scioto River tributary on right. ... Louis XV, called the Beloved (French: le Bien-Aimé) (February 15, 1710 – May 10, 1774), ruled as King of France and Navarre from 1715 until his death. ... View of Pittsburgh, the largest metropolitan area on the Ohio River, where the Allegheny River (left) and the Monongahela River (right) join at Point State Park to form the Ohio River Cincinnati, Ohio is a well known city along the Ohio River, historically known for its riverboats. ...


Since most of the towns during that era were developed along waterways, both the French and the British desired control over the local rivers. Therefore, the British sent Major George Washington to try to compel the French to leave their posts, with no success. Having failed in his mission, he returned and nearly drowned crossing the ice-filled Allegheny River. In 1754, the English tried again to enter the area. This time, they sent 41 Virginians to build Fort Prince George. The French got news of the plan and sent an army to take over the fort, which they then resumed building with increased fortification, renaming it Fort Duquesne. George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799)[1] led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and in 1789 was elected the first President of the United States of America. ... 1754 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Fort Prince George was an uncompleted fort in what is now Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... 19th century illustration of Fort Duquesne, by Alfred Waud. ...


The loss of the fort cost the English dearly because Fort Duquesne became one of the focal points of the French and Indian War. The first attempt to retake the fort, by General Edward Braddock, failed miserably. It was not until General John Forbes attacked in 1758, four years after they had lost the original fort, that they recaptured and destroyed it. They subsequently built a new fort on the site, including a moat, and named it Fort Pitt. The site is now Pittsburgh's Point State Park. 19th century illustration of Fort Duquesne, by Alfred Waud. ... Combatants France First Nations allies: Algonquin Lenape Wyandot Ojibwa Ottawa Shawnee Great Britain American Colonies Iroquois Confederacy Strength 3,900 regulars 7,900 militia 2,200 natives (1759) 50,000 regulars and militia (1759) Casualties 3,000 killed, wounded or captured 10,040 killed, wounded or captured The French and... General Edward Braddock General Edward Braddock (1695? – July 13, 1755) was a British soldier and commander-in-chief for North America during the actions at the start of the French and Indian War. ... John Forbes (5 September 1707 – March 11, 1759) was a British general in the French and Indian War. ... Year 1758 (MDCCLVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... A Plan of the New Fort at Pitts-Burgh, drawn by cartographer John Rocque and published in 1765. ... Point State Park and the fountain can be seen in the lower left corner of this photo of Pittsburgh. ...


Both Pennsylvania and Virginia claimed the region that is now Allegheny County. Pennsylvania administered most of the region as part Westmoreland County. Virginia considered everything south of the Ohio River and east of the Allegheny River to be part of its Yohogania County and governed it from Fort Dunmore. The overlapping boundaries, dual governments, and multiple deed claims soon proved unworkable. In 1780, the two states agreed to extend the Mason-Dixon line westward and the region became part of Pennsylvania. From 1781 until 1788, much of what had been claimed as part of Yohogania County, Virginia, was administered as a part of the newly created Washington County, Pennsylvania. This article is about the U.S. state. ... Westmoreland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... View of Pittsburgh, the largest metropolitan area on the Ohio River, where the Allegheny River (left) and the Monongahela River (right) join at Point State Park to form the Ohio River Cincinnati, Ohio is a well known city along the Ohio River, historically known for its riverboats. ... The Allegheny River (historically, especially in New York state, also spelled Allegany River) is a principal tributary of the Ohio River, which it forms with the Monongahela River at the downtown Pittsburghs Golden Triangle point. The river is approximately 325 mi (523 km) long, in the U.S. states... Yohogania County was created by the new state of Virginia in 1776, in an area long disputed between Virginia and Pennsylvania. ... A Plan of the New Fort at Pitts-Burgh, drawn by cartographer John Rocque and published in 1765. ... 1780 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... For the fictional character, see Mason Dixon (Rocky Balboa character). ... 1781 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ...


Allegheny County was officially created on September 24, 1788 from parts of Washington and Westmoreland counties. It was formed due to pressure from settlers living in the area around Pittsburgh, which became the county seat in 1791. The county originally extended all the way north to the shores of Lake Erie and became the "mother county" for most of what is now northwestern Pennsylvania. By 1800, the county's current borders were set. is the 267th day of the year (268th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Westmoreland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Pittsburgh redirects here. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... 1791 (MDCCXCI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 11-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Lake Erie (pronounced ) is the tenth largest lake on Earth[2] and, of the five Great Lakes of North America, is the fourth largest by surface area, the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume. ... // ON MAY 5 1853 MR.FADER HAD SEX WITH A MAN NAME MR WIEN THEN THEY HAD SON NAMEDMRS COTURE AND MR MANOOGIAN WENT INTO MRS HASKELLS OFFICE NAKED AND DANCED AROUND AND MASTERBATED ON HER CHEST AND SHE LICKED IT OFF THEN THEY HAD ORAL SEEX WITH NAPLOEAN OF...


In the 1790s, a whiskey excise tax was imposed by the United States Federal Government. This started the so-called Whiskey Rebellion when the farmers who depended on whiskey income refused to pay and drove off a local town's marshal. After a series of demonstrations by farmers, President George Washington arrived with troops to stop the rebellion. Whisky (or whiskey) is an alcoholic beverage distilled from grain, often including malt, which has then been aged in wooden barrels. ... This article describes the government of the United States. ... Washington leads his troops to western Pennsylvania (Metropolitan Museum of Art) The Whiskey Rebellion, less commonly known as the Whiskey Insurrection, was a popular uprising that had its beginnings in 1791 and culminated in an insurrection in 1794 in the locality of Washington, Pennsylvania, in the Monongahela Valley. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799)[1] led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and in 1789 was elected the first President of the United States of America. ...


The area developed rapidly throughout the 19th century to become the center of steel production in the nation. Pittsburgh would later be labeled as the "Steel Capital of the World." Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Pittsburgh redirects here. ...


Law and government

For most of the 20th century, until 1999, Allegheny County was governed exclusively under the state's Second Class County Code. Under this code, the county handled everything: elections, prisons, airports, public health and city planning. Unlike the rest of the state, where certain public offices are combined and held by one person, in Allegheny County all public offices are held by elected individuals. (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999... This article is about the year. ...


Before January 1, 2000, there were three county commissioners. These were replaced with an elected chief officer (the county executive), a county council with 15 members (13 elected by district, two elected county-wide), and an appointed county manager. The changes were intended to maintain a separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches while providing the citizens with greater control over the government. is the 1st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Commissioner is a designation that may be used for a variety of official positions, especially referring to a high-ranking public (administrative or police) official, or an analogous official in the private sector (e. ...


The county has 130 municipalities, each with its own governmental setup; no other county in Pennsylvania has nearly as many, with Luzerne County's 76 being second.[1] The county has one Second Class City (Pittsburgh) and three Third Class Cities (Clairton, Duquesne, and McKeesport). Pittsburgh redirects here. ... Clairton is a third-class city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, along the Monongahela River and is part of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area. ... Duquesne is a city located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... McKeesport is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, at the confluence of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. ...


A 2004 study by the University of Pittsburgh stated that Allegheny County would be better served by consolidating the southeastern portion of the county (which includes many small, poor communities) into one large municipality, called "Rivers City," which would have a combined population of approximately 250,000. [1] The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related, doctoral/research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. ...


Geography

Allegheny County is known for the three major rivers that flow through it: the Allegheny and the Monongahela converge at Pittsburgh to form the Ohio river. An additional river, the Youghiogheny, meets the Monongahela at McKeesport, 10 miles south. Despite its industrial growth, much of Allegheny County is covered with forests. The Allegheny River (historically, especially in New York state, also spelled Allegany River) is a principal tributary of the Ohio River, which it forms with the Monongahela River at the downtown Pittsburghs Golden Triangle point. The river is approximately 325 mi (523 km) long, in the U.S. states... The South Tenth Street Bridge over the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh in 2005 The Monongahela River in Fairmont, West Virginia in 2006 Monongahela River Scene, 1857[11] Opekiska Lock and Dam on the Monongahela River near Fairmont, West Virginia at river mile 115 The Monongahela River (pronounced , also known locally... Pittsburgh redirects here. ... View of Pittsburgh, the largest metropolitan area on the Ohio River, where the Allegheny River (left) and the Monongahela River (right) join at Point State Park to form the Ohio River Cincinnati, Ohio is a well known city along the Ohio River, historically known for its riverboats. ... Map of the Monongahela River basin, with the Youghiogheny River highlighted. ... McKeesport is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, at the confluence of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. ...


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,929 km² (745 sq mi). 1,891 km² (730 sq mi) of it is land and 38 km² (15 sq mi) of it (1.95%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Adjacent Counties

Butler County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and part of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area. ... Crooked Creek near Ford City in Armstrong County Armstrong County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Westmoreland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Beaver County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 1,281,666 people, 537,150 households, and 332,495 families residing in the county. The population density was 678/km² (1,755/sq mi). There were 583,646 housing units at an average density of 309/km² (799/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 84.33% White, 12.41% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 1.69% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. About 0.87% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... Hispanics in the United States, or Hispanic Americans, are American citizens or residents of Hispanic ethnicity who identify themselves as having Hispanic Cultural heritage. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...


There were 537,150 households out of which 26.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.10% were married couples living together, 12.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.10% were non-families. Some 32.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.96. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


The population was spread out with 21.90% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 17.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40. For every 100 females, there were 90.00 males; for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.20 males.


Economy

In the late 1700s farming played a critical role in the growth of the area. There was a surplus of grain due to transportation difficulties in linking with the eastern portion of the state. As a result, the farmers distilled the grain into whiskey, which significantly helped the farmers financially. Events and trends The Bonneville Slide blocks the Columbia River near the site of present-day Cascade Locks, Oregon with a land bridge 200 feet (60 m) high. ... Whisky (or whiskey) is an alcoholic beverage distilled from grain, often including malt, which has then been aged in wooden barrels. ...


The area quickly became one of the key manufacturing areas in the young nation. Pittsburgh quickly became the largest inland port in the nation, which it remains today. Coupled with deposits of iron and coal, and the easy access to waterways for barge traffic, the city quickly became one of the most important steel producing areas in the world. Pittsburgh redirects here. ...


With the decline of the steel industry in the U.S., the area shifted to other industries. Today, it is known for its hospitals, universities, and industrial centers. Despite the decline of heavy industry, Pittsburgh is home to a number of major companies and is ranked in the top ten among U.S. cities hosting headquarters of Fortune 500 corporations. These include U.S. Steel Corporation, PNC Financial Services Group, PPG Industries, and H J Heinz Corporation. The United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) is an integrated steel producer with major production operations in the United States and Central Europe. ... PNC Financial Services (NYSE: PNC) is a U.S.-based financial services corporation, with assets of $92. ... PPG Industries NYSE: PPG was founded in 1883, under the name Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company. ... H. J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ), commonly known as Heinz, famous for its 57 Varieties slogan, is a processed food product company with its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States of America. ...


Municipalities

Map of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Cities and Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).
Map of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Cities and Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).

Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following cities, boroughs and townships are in Allegheny County: Image File history File links Size of this preview: 624 × 599 pixel Image in higher resolution (815 × 783 pixel, file size: 139 KB, MIME type: image/png) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Allegheny County, Pennsylvania... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 624 × 599 pixel Image in higher resolution (815 × 783 pixel, file size: 139 KB, MIME type: image/png) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Allegheny County, Pennsylvania... List of cities in Pennsylvania, arranged in alphabetical order. ... List of towns and boroughs in Pennsylvania, arranged in alphabetical order. ... List of towns and boroughs in Pennsylvania, arranged in alphabetical order. ...


Cities

Clairton is a third-class city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, along the Monongahela River and is part of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area. ... Duquesne is a city located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... McKeesport is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, at the confluence of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. ... Pittsburgh redirects here. ...

Boroughs

Aspinwall is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Avalon is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Baldwin is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. ... Bell Acres is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Bellevue is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, along the Ohio River, adjoining Pittsburgh. ... Ben Avon is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, along the Ohio River. ... Ben Avon Heights is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Bethel Park is a home rule municipality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area, approximately 8 miles southwest of Pittsburgh. ... Blawnox is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Brackenridge is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Braddock is a borough located in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, ten miles (16 km) above the mouth of the Monongahela river. ... Braddock Hills is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Bradfordwoods is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Brentwood is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Bridgeville is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Carnegie is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Castle Shannon is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Chalfant is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Cheswick is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Churchill is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Coraopolis is a borough in Allegheny County in the US state of Pennsylvania. ... Crafton is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, four miles (6 km) west of Pittsburgh. ... Dormont is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. ... Dravosburg is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... East McKeesport is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... East Pittsburgh is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Edgewood is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Edgeworth is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Elizabeth is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Emsworth is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Etna is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on the Allegheny River, opposite Pittsburgh. ... Forest Hills is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Fox Chapel is a borough located six miles (10 km) northeast of downtown Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. The population was 5,436 at the 2000 census. ... Pennsylvania Route 910 passes through part of Franklin Park. ... Glassport is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, approximately 10 miles (16 km) (direct) from the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers where they meet and form the Ohio river. ... Glenfield is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Green Tree is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Haysville is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Heidelberg is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Homestead is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, in the Mon Valley, seven miles (11 km) southeast of downtown Pittsburgh. ... Ingram is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Jefferson Hills is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Leetsdale is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Liberty is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Lincoln is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... McDonald is a borough located partially in both Washington and Allegheny counties, 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Pittsburgh in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... McKees Rocks, also known as The Rocks, is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, along the west bank of the Ohio River, adjoining Pittsburgh. ... Millvale is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on the Allegheny River, opposite Pittsburgh. ... Coordinates: Country United States of America State Pennsylvania County Allegheny Incorporated January 25, 1951 Government  - Mayor James Lomeo Area  - Borough  19. ... Mount Oliver is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Mt. ... Munhall is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... North Braddock is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Oakdale is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... A view from the Hulton Bridge, which is the only road to Oakmont, PA from Harmar, PA. Oakmont is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, 2,323 people lived here; in 1910, 3,436, and in 1940, 6,260. ... Pennsbury Village is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Pleasant Hills is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Plum is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Port Vue is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Rankin is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Rosslyn Farms is suburban borough located 5 miles west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Sewickley during Autumn Sewickley is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 12 miles west northwest of Pittsburgh along the Ohio River. ... Sewickley Heights is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Sewickley Hills is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Sharpsburg is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Springdale is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Swissvale is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania nine miles (14 km) east of downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... Tarentum is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 22 miles (35 km) northeast of Pittsburgh, on the Allegheny River. ... Thornburg is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Trafford is a borough located in Pennsylvania. ... Turtle Creek is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Verona is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Versailles is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Wall is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... West Elizabeth is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... West Homestead is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... West Mifflin is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... West View is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Whitaker is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... White Oak is a suburban Pittsburgh borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Whitehall is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Wilkinsburg is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Wilmerding is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ...

Townships

Aleppo Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Baldwin Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Collier Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Crescent Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... East Deer Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Elizabeth Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Fawn Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Findlay Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Forward Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Frazer Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Hampton Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Harmar Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Harrison Township is a census-designated place and township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Indiana Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Kennedy Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Kilbuck Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Leet Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Marshall Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... McCandless is a census-designated place and township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Moon Township is located along the Ohio River in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Neville Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... North Fayette Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... North Versailles (pronounced north ver-SAILS) is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... OHara Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Ohio Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Penn Hills is a township and a census-designated place located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Pine Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Reserve Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Richland Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Robinson Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Ross Township is a census-designated place and township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Scott Township is a census-designated place and township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Shaler Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 29,757. ... South Fayette Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... South Park Township is located in the southern part of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. ... South Versailles Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Springdale Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 1,802. ... Stowe Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Upper St. ... West Deer Township www. ... Wilkins Township is a township located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ...

Census-designated places

Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law. Other unincorporated communities, such as villages, may be listed here as well. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...

Carnot-Moon is a census-designated place and town in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Curtisville is a census-designated place located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Imperial-Enlow is a census-designated place located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Russellton is a census-designated place located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Sturgeon-Noblestown is a census-designated place located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ...

Education

Colleges and universities

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh was founded in 1921 and is the oldest and most storied of the Art Institutes throughout North America, serving as the headquarters for the others. ... 199. ... Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. ... Chatham College is a small (1,200 undergraduate and graduate students) liberal arts college located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanias neighborhood Squirrel Hill . ... DeVry University and DeVry Institute of Technology are divisions of Devry Inc. ... Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit is a private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne (IPA: ) first opened its doors as the Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost in October 1878 with an enrollment of 40 students and... La Roche College is a private college in McCandless, Pennsylvania, just outside Pittsburgh. ... Penn State Greater Allegheny is a Commonwealth campus of the Pennsylvania State University in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. ... Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, founded in 1794, is a graduate theological institution associated with the Presbyterian Church USA. It is located in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA and houses one of the largest theological libraries in the nation. ... Point Park University is a liberal arts university located in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... The Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary is a ministry of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America. ... Robert Morris University is a private co-educational college founded in 1921. ... The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related, doctoral/research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. ...

Community, Junior and Technical Colleges

Bradford School is a college based in Columbus, Ohio, USA with their corporate office in Charlotte, North Carolina. ... Community College of Allegheny County, or CCAC as it is officially abbreviated, is a community college in the United States primarily serving Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... Duffs Business Institute is a technical school based in Pittsburgh USA. Category: ‪Universities and colleges in Pennsylvania‬ ... The International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) is an accredited college with locations throughout the United States and Canada. ... ITT Technical Institute (often shortened to ITT Tech) is a private, for-profit, nationally accredited technical institute with over 85 campuses in over 30 states of the United States. ... The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, located at the Allegheny County Airport just south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offers Associates degrees and certificates in aircraft mechanics and related fields. ... Pittsburgh Institute of the Mortuary Science is a medical services technical school based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA. Official Website Categories: | ... Pittsburgh Technical Institute (PTI) is a private two-year post-secondary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA offering associate degrees and short-term certificate programs. ... Triangle Tech is a vocational technical school with campuses in Pittsburgh, Erie, Greensburg, DuBois, Sunbury and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. ...

Public School Districts

Map of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Public School Districts
Map of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Public School Districts

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Transportation

Allegheny County's public transportation provider is the Port Authority of Allegheny County. A taxi serving as a bus Public transport comprises all transport systems in which the passengers do not travel in their own vehicles. ... A typical bus stop sign in Allegheny County. ...


For information about roads, see list of State Routes in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh/Allegheny County Belt System. The following State Routes run through Allegheny County, Pennsylvania: PA Route 8 U.S. Route 19 U.S. Route 19 Truck (SR 3069 and SR 4003) U.S. Route 22 PA Route 28 U.S. Route 30 PA Route 43 PA Route 48 PA Route 50 PA Route 51 PA... The Pittsburgh/Allegheny County Belt System is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanias unique set of originally five colored roadways belts first set up in the 1940s by Joseph White to relieve congestion on the major routes into and out of the city. ...


Recreation

There are two Pennsylvania state parks in Allegheny County: This is a list of state parks in Pennsylvania. ...

Allegheny Islands State Park is a Pennsylvania State Park in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in the United States. ... The Allegheny River (historically, especially in New York state, also spelled Allegany River) is a principal tributary of the Ohio River, which it forms with the Monongahela River at the downtown Pittsburghs Golden Triangle point. The river is approximately 325 mi (523 km) long, in the U.S. states... Point State Park and the fountain can be seen in the lower left corner of this photo of Pittsburgh. ... Confluence of Rhine and Mosel at Koblenz In geography, a confluence describes the point where two rivers meet and become one, usually when a tributary joins a more major river. ...

Notable Natives and Residents

  • Ron Paul, born in Allegheny County, 2008 presidential candidate, Congressman from Texas
  • James Mitchell Ashley, born in Allegheny County, member of United States Congress from Ohio, railroad president, and governor of Montana territory[2]
  • James Bowman, (1793-1842), born in Allegheny County, noted portrait artist[2]
  • Dan Marino, NFL Football Player, was born in Pittsburgh in 1961, then played for the University of Pittsburgh and professionally for the Miami Dolphins. Widely considered one of the greatest all-time NFL quarterbacks. His records include: passing totals of 61,361 yards, 8,358 attempts, 4,967 completions, 420 touchdowns and 13 seasons in which he threw for at least 3,000 yards.
  • Andy Warhol (1928-1987), was raised in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County and is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. A museum on the city's North Side that bears his name exhibits many of his works.
  • Mary Cassatt, born on what is now Pittsburgh's North Side, studied art in Europe. She lived in Paris, befriended by the Impressionist painter Edgar Degas. She was an innovative painter, printmaker, and etcher and is noted for her works depicting women and children.
  • Stephen Collins Foster (1826-1864), known as the "father of American music," was the pre-eminent songwriter in the United States during the 19th century. He was born in Lawrenceville, which is now a part of Pittsburgh.
  • Ethelbert Nevin (1862-1901), pianist and composer. Born in Edgeworth, he debuted in Pittsburgh in 1886. His musical education in Boston and Germany led him to spend most of his time in composition for the piano.
  • Actor Michael Keaton, ("Beetlejuice," "Batman") was born Michael John Douglas on Sept. 5, 1951, in Coraopolis.
  • Actor Jeff Goldblum, ("The Big Chill," "The Fly") was born Oct. 22, 1952 in Whitaker, a suburb of Pittsburgh.
  • Director George Romero, ("Night of the Living Dead") grew up in the Bronx but moved to Pittsburgh after high school to attend the Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University) where he studied art, design and theater. His 1968 zombie film, made for $114,000, is a cult classic.
  • Marc Cuban

Ronald Ernest Paul (born August 20, 1935) is a 10th-term United States congressman from Lake Jackson, Texas, a member of the Republican Party, a pro-life physician, and a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2008 presidential election. ... The United States presidential election of 2008, scheduled to be held on November 4, 2008, will be the 55th consecutive quadrennial election for president and vice president of the United States. ... A Congressman or Congresswoman (generically, Congressperson) is a politician who is a member of a Congress. ... James Mitchell Ashley (November 14, 1824 - September 16, 1896) was a US congressman, territorial governor and railroad president. ... Type Bicameral Houses Senate House of Representatives President of the Senate President pro tempore Dick Cheney, (R) since January 20, 2001 Robert C. Byrd, (D) since January 4, 2007 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, (D) since January 4, 2007 Members 535 plus 4 Delegates and 1 Resident Commissioner Political... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Greater Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ... Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44° 21′ N to 49° N  - Longitude 104° 2′ W to 116° 3′ W Population  Ranked... Daniel Constantine Marino, Jr. ... Andrew Warhola (August 6, 1928 — February 22, 1987), better known as Andy Warhol, was an American artist who was a central figure in the movement known as Pop art. ... Self-portrait (1878) by painter Mary Cassatt Mary Stevenson Cassatt (May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) was an American painter and printmaker. ... Edgar Degas (19 July 1834 – 27 September 1917), born Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas (IPA ), was a French artist famous for his work in painting, sculpture, printmaking and drawing. ... Stephen Collins Foster (July 4, 1826 - January 13, 1864) was the pre-eminent songwriter in the United States of his era. ... Ethelbert Woodbridge Nevin November 25, 1862 - February 17, 1901 American pianist and composer. ... Michael John Douglas (born September 5, 1951), better known by the stage name Michael Keaton, is an American actor, perhaps best known for his early comedic roles in films such as Night Shift, Beetlejuice, and his portrayal of Batman in the two Tim Burton directed films of the series. ... Jeffrey Lynn Goldblum (born October 22, 1952) is an Academy-Award nominated American actor. ... George A. Romero (born 4 February 1940) is an American director, writer, editor, actor and composer. ... Mark Cuban (born July 31, 1958 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)[1] is an American billionaire entrepreneur. ...

Major League Sports Teams

This article is about the baseball team. ... This article is about the sport. ... Steelers redirects here. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... Ice hockey, known simply as hockey in areas where it is more common than field hockey, is a team sport played on ice. ...

References

  1. ^ Pennsylvania Municipalities Information
  2. ^ a b (1963) Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who. 

External links

Coordinates: 40°28′N 79°59′W / 40.47, -79.98 Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


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Allegheny county, southwestern Pennsylvania, U.S., consisting of a hilly region on the Allegheny Plateau bounded to the southeast by the Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers and to the northeast by the Allegheny River.
The Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela rivers converge in the centre of the county to form an area known as the Golden Triangle; this was a strategic point of contention between the French and the English, who fortified the area with Fort Duquesne (1754) and Fort Pitt (1761), respectively.
The estimated population of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in 1994 was 358,883.
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A 2004 study by the University of Pittsburgh stated that Allegheny County would be better served by consolidating the southeastern portion of the county (which includes many small, poor communities) into one large municipality, called "Rivers City", which would have a combined population of approximately 250,000.
Allegheny County is known for the three rivers that flow through the county and meet in Pittsburgh: the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers.
In the county, the population is spread out with 21.90% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 28.30% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 17.80% who are 65 years of age or older.
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