Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
Aliquippa is a city of 9,079 people in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1793.
Why visit Aliquippa
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge, Old Economy Village and Aliquippa Station.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Aliquippa
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Aliquippa
Aliquippa is a city in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 9,238 at the 2020 census. It is located along the Ohio River, 18 miles (29 km) northwest of Pittsburgh and is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Aliquippa, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge
Bridge · 1.9 mi
Bridge in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks6
Old Economy Village
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Museum
Aliquippa Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Railway station in Aliquippa, the United States of America
Legionville
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Archaeological site in Beaver County, United States of America
Ambridge Honor Roll
Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi
It is an actual building with lighted display windows highlighting the names of all who served in military conflicts throughout the 20th...
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes13
Ambridge Italian Villa
Restaurant · Greek, Italian, American, Diner · 1.9 mi
1710 Duss Avenue, Ambridge
Mo-Sa 10:00-09:00
Duss Ave Cafe
Cafe · Chicken · 1.8 mi
1811 Duss Avenue, Ambridge
Tu-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:30; Su 07:00-20:00
Good to Go
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
2211 Sheffield Road, Aliquippa
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Aunt Bridget's Tea Room
Cafe · 2.0 mi
1400 Duss Avenue, Ambridge
We-Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.8 mi
300 Ohio River Boulevard, Baden
Mo-Fr 04:45-22:00; Sa 04:45-21:00; Su 04:45-22:00
1 more on the map.
History
The oldest church within the current boundaries of Aliquippa is Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church (formerly White Oak Flats Presbyterian Church), established about 1793 in the New Sheffield region on Brodhead Road.
Aliquippa was founded in 1894. It was the merger of three towns: Aliquippa, Woodlawn, and New Sheffield. There is no known direct connection between Seneca nation Queen Aliquippa and the city; rather, "Aliquippa" was one of several Indian names selected arbitrarily by the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad in 1878 for stations along its route.
Aliquippa is best known as the location of a productive steel mill that the Jones and Laughlin Steel Company constructed there along the Ohio River beginning in 1905. Employment at the facility sustained a population of 27,023 in 1940. The mill closed in 1984 during the collapse of the steel industry during the 1980s, and was demolished in 1988. This major economic loss, alongside suburbanization, caused major population loss through the end of the 20th century. Many of the city's businesses have left since the closing of the mill. This has left the city economically depressed, with the crime rate dramatically rising over time.
From the History section of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Cobblestone Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
1111 New Economy Drive, Ambridge
Churches and places of worship6
Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.4 mi
2111 Davidson Street, Aliquippa
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Beaver County Career & Technology Center
School · 3.6 mi
145 Poplar Avenue, Monaca
Healthcare2
Map of Aliquippa
83 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 2.6 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 3.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 2.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 2.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 27°F | 2.8 in | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Glenwillard Dashields L&D (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Beaver County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Ambridge 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Baden 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Ambridge Heights 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Conway 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Economy 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Leetsdale 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Monaca 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Bell Acres 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Freedom 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Pine Run 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Aliquippa, Mvincec, Public domain
- B.F. Jones Memorial Library, Aliquippa, Nyttend, Public domain
- Aliquippa Station, Mvincec, Public domain
- Fields at Legionville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge, 2014-12-26, 01, Cbaile19, CC0
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