Carnegie, Pennsylvania
Carnegie is a borough of 7,978 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in March 1, 1894.
Why visit Carnegie
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 36 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Carnegie Farmers Market, Andrew Carnegie Free Library, John Frew House and Carnegie Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Carnegie
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Carnegie
Carnegie is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,134 in the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Carnegie, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Carnegie Farmers Market
Farm and orchard
Jul-Aug Su 12:00-15:00; Sep Su 11:00-14:00; Nov 19 "Holiday Market"
Museums and landmarks6
Andrew Carnegie Free Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Carnegie library in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, United States
300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie
John Frew House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Thornburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic district in Thornburg, Pennsylvania
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Woodville
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Campbell Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes36
The Other Place
Restaurant · Italian · 1.4 mi
2500 Swallow Hill Road, Pittsburgh
Su 12:00-21:00; Mo-Th,Sa 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00
The Original Pancake House
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.3 mi
2229 Swallow Hill Road, Pittsburgh
Bob's Diner
Restaurant · Burger, American, Steak House
Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 07:00-15:00
Red Tea House
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
1717 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh
Tu-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-20:30
Rita's Italian Ice
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.4 mi
2070 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh
12:00-22:00
24 more on the map.
History
Carnegie is named after Andrew Carnegie, who donated one of his libraries for the gesture. It was incorporated on March 1, 1894, from the boroughs of Chartiers and Mansfield (separated by Chartiers Creek). Later, the borough annexed part of Robinson Township (now Rosslyn Heights). Neighborhoods include Rosslyn Heights, Cubbage Hill, Irishtown, Forsythe Hill, Library Hill, and Old Mansfield.
Many neighborhoods were at one time or another SKRT mined for coal. The main employers were steel mills such as Superior Steel & Union Electric Steel. Carnegie had a rail yard that had connections to several railroads early in the twentieth century, including the Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal railroad, and the Pennsylvania Railroad.
On August 25, 1923, an estimated 10,000–30,000 members of the Ku Klux Klan (from surrounding areas) marched there to celebrate a so-called "Karnegie Day" and target the heavily-Catholic town's residents. The march was resisted by local residents, resulting in a riot which left injuries on both sides and the death of a Klansman.
In the 1970s, Carnegie suffered economically with the closure of the great steel mills such as J & L in and around Pittsburgh.
From the History section of Carnegie, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship17
Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church
Church · Ukrainian Greek Catholic
730 Washington Avenue, Carnegie
Covenant-Community Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.2 mi
1630 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh
Saint Stephen Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.1 mi
55 Forsythe Road, Pittsburgh
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Chartiers Valley Elementary School
School · 0.8 mi
2030 Swallow Hill Road, Pittsburgh
Healthcare4
Passport Health Carnegie Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
600 North Bell Aveneue, Carnegie
Map of Carnegie
146 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 20°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Emsworth L/D Ohio Rvr (7 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, 9 miles away.
- Glendale 1 mi southwest, about 1 min by car
- Heidelberg 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Rennerdale 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Bridgeville 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Oakdale 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Pittsburgh 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Whitehall 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Bethel Park 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Bellevue 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Avalon 7 mi north, about 10 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
- Woodville plantation house, Heidelberg, PA, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Church of Christ, Scientist, Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania 4-28-2021, Cutlass, CC0
- Deutche Vereinigt, Eval Protestantische, Johannes Kirche, 2025-07-23, Cbaile19, CC0
- Saint John Lutheran Church, 2015-07-12. 01 (03), Cbaile19, CC0
- Saint John Lutheran Church, 2015-07-12. 02, Cbaile19, CC0
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- Norfolk & Western Railroad Trestle (9334210109), David Brossard, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S, front right, 3-25-2021, BlueCrabRedCrab, CC0
- Norfolk & Western Railroad Trestle (9071486357), David Brossard, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, rear left, 3-25-2021, BlueCrabRedCrab, CC0
- Wheeling and Lake Erie Locomotives on the Norfolk and Western Trestle outside of Pittsburg (8759071905), David Brossard, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2008 Chevrolet Uplander LT in Slate Metallic, rear right, 03-25-2021, Cutlass, CC0
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- 2008 Chevrolet Uplander LT in Slate Metallic, front right, 03-25-2021, Cutlass, CC0
- 2004 Mitsubishi Galant ES in Sterling Silver Metallic, front left, 12-26-2024, Cutlass, CC0
- 2004 Mitsubishi Galant ES in Sterling Silver Metallic, rear left, 12-26-2024, Cutlass, CC0
- 1980 Buick Riviera in Dark Blue, rear right, 08-20-2023, Cutlass, CC0
- 2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS in Sterling, front left, 11-05-2023, Cutlass, CC0
- 2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS in Sterling, rear left, 11-05-2023, Cutlass, CC0
- 1980 Buick Riviera in Dark Blue, front right, 08-20-2023, Cutlass, CC0
- WE 6984 (SD40-2) seen on an oil train in Rook Yard, BlueCrabRedCrab, CC0
- WE 6996 (SD40-2) trailing an oil train at Rook Yard, BlueCrabRedCrab, CC0
- 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT in Redfire Metallic, rear left, 11-05-2023, Cutlass, CC0
- 1995 Toyota Tacoma LX in Paradise Blue Metallic, rear left, 11-05-2023, Cutlass, CC0
- 1995 Toyota Tacoma LX in Paradise Blue Metallic, front left, 11-05-2023, Cutlass, CC0
- 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT in Redfire Metallic, front left, 11-05-2023, Cutlass, CC0
- 20020511 05 Pittsburgh, PA (8238271980), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
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- 2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS in Pewter, rear right, 11-05-2023, Cutlass, CC0
- 2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS in Pewter, front right, 11-05-2023, Cutlass, CC0
- Male 45 year old Penis, Stevesteel1969, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Memorial at Rook Yard for Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway workers who served in World War II, Cutlass, CC0
- Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad hi-rail truck, BlueCrabRedCrab, CC0
- TILX 307291, Cutlass, CC0
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