Blawnox, Pennsylvania
Blawnox is a borough of 1,439 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in April 13, 1925.
Why visit Blawnox
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Brilliant Branch Railroad Bridge, Brilliant Cutoff Viaduct of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 2 and Baxter High School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Blawnox
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About Blawnox
Blawnox is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,454 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Blawnox, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Brilliant Branch Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 2.5 mi
Rail bridge over Allegheny River
Brilliant Cutoff Viaduct of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Stone railroad bridge in Pittsburgh
Highland Park Bridge
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Bridge over the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania
Jonathon Hulton Bridge
Bridge · 2.5 mi
Bridge over the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania
Old Highland Park Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in 19th Street Sharpsburg and Butler St. at Baker St
Museums and landmarks10
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Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 2
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Place in Pennsylvania listed on National Register of Historic Places
Baxter High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
High school in Pennsylvania, United States
Dr. Thomas R. Kerr House and Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Oakmont, Pennsylvania, NRHP-listed
Longue Vue Club and Golf Course
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Golf course in Verona, Pennsylvania
Oakmont Country Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Country club in the eastern United States
Sauer Buildings Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Westinghouse High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
High school in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Larimer School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Lehner Grain-and-Cider Mill and House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Park · 3.1 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes32
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.2 mi
1110 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Nancettas Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian Restaurant, Homemade Pasta Restaurant, Dining Restaurant · 1.1 mi
1200 Old Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00, Fr-Sa 16:30-22:00
Ichiban Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Restaurant · Steak House, Japanese, Hibachi, Sushi · 1.5 mi
983 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30, 16:30-21:30; Fr 11:00-14:30, 16:30-22:30; Sa...
Tai Pei
Restaurant · Chinese, Sushi · 1.2 mi
1124 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
20 more on the map.
History
The town was founded in the late 19th century, with the name Hoboken. Steel was the community's major industry, with the area being home to the Blaw Steel Co. and the Knox Welded and Pressed Steel Co. When the Blaw Steel Co. acquired the Knox Welded and Pressed Steel Co. in 1917, the company became known as the Blaw-Knox Steel Construction Co., and the size of Hoboken was expanded to the whole area spanned by the Blaw-Knox mill.
Blawnox was incorporated on April 13, 1925, from O'Hara Township.
From the History section of Blawnox, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Beulah Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare2
Map of Blawnox
135 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 21°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Acmetonia Lock 3 (4 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
Allegheny County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Wilkinsburg 3 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Plum 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Pittsburgh 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Monroeville 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Munhall 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Allison Park 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- New Kensington 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Baldwin 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- West Mifflin 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Lower Burrell 10 mi northeast, about 16 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
- Old factory in Blawnox, takomabibelot, CC BY 2.0
- USACE Lock and Dam 2 Allegheny, Margaret Luzier, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain
- Pennsylvania Railroad Company Brilliant Cutoff Viaduct (Pittsburgh, PA), Jim Kuhn, CC BY 2.0
- Allegheny River and Sharpsburg Bridge, American, 19th Century, Public domain
- Brilliant Branch railroad bridge over Allegheny River 2, Cap'n Refsmmat, CC BY 4.0
- Larimer Avenue Bridge, Pittsburgh City Photographer, Public domain
- Hulton Bridge - 20200706, Derek Kalinosky, CC BY-SA 4.0
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