Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania
Castle Shannon is a borough of 8,209 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1786.
Why visit Castle Shannon
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails and 54 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Linden Grove, Beechwood Elementary School, Hamilton Park and Phillips Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Castle Shannon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Castle Shannon
Castle Shannon is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,249 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Linden Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
1100 Grove Road, Pittsburgh
Beechwood Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Primary school in Pittsburgh, United States of America
Gilfillan Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in the United States of America
Oliver Miller Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Phillips Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Park in Carrick, Pittsburgh, United States of America
Ice Castle
Sports field and stadium · 0.4 mi
990 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Pittsburgh
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes54
Needle & Bean
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
A local coffee and record shop with a seasonal menu, and a selection of indie and pop vinyl records.
320 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Pittsburgh
Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
Graeter's
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.7 mi
437 Mount Lebanon Boulevard, Pittsburgh
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Willow Station Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
3841 Willow Avenue, Pittsburgh
Tu-Th 11:00-10:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-11:00; Su 10:00-02:00
42 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship15
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Church · 2.6 mi
Church building in Bethel Park, PA, United States of America
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
Church · 1.6 mi
Church building in Mt. Lebanon, United States of America
Sunset Hills United Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.8 mi
900 Country Club Drive, Pittsburgh
Beverly Heights Church
Church · Evangelical Presbyterian Church · 1.5 mi
1207 Washington Road, Pittsburgh
Baldwin Community United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.2 mi
5001 Baptist Road, Pittsburgh
Castle Shannon United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
3750 Myrtle Avenue, Pittsburgh
First Presbyterian Church of Castle Shannon
Church · Presbyterian
3636 Poplar Avenue, Pittsburgh
Saint Annes Church
Church · Catholic · 0.8 mi
400 Hoodridge Drive, Castle Shannon
St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin
Church · Catholic · 1.0 mi
5200 Greenridge Drive
3 more on the map.
History
The first families settled Castle Shannon in 1786 in pursuit of farmland and timber and is widely assumed to be the Haas family. The most prominent farm was owned by David Strawbridge. Following common practices of Irish settlers—primarily from Ulster—in the region to name places and farms after former or ancestral homes in Ireland, he named it Castle Shanahan.
Castleshanaghan is a townland in County Donegal, Ireland. Over time, the farm would lend its name to the area, as "Shanahan" would evolve into "Shannon". In 1872, the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Railroad line was completed, providing a direct link from Pittsburgh to the then-village of Castle Shannon. Development was stimulated by two years of free transportation and lumber transport given to anybody building a home.
In 1877, a second railroad was built from Finleyville through Castle Shannon to the West End neighborhood of Pittsburgh. In 1909, the right of way through the valley containing Castle Shannon was purchased by the Pittsburgh Railroad. This helped lead to Castle Shannon becoming a center for coal mining, with eight mines in operation in 1904. The Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railroad, still active today, came shortly afterward.
From the History section of Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries58
Seton Lasalle High School
School · 1.5 mi
1000 McNeilly Road, Pittsburgh
Healthcare7
Asti's South Hills Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
250 Mount Lebanon Boulevard, Pittsburgh
Fresnius Medical Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
4651 Library Road, Bethel Park
Lebanon Shops Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
300 Mount Lebanon Boulevard, Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Internal Medicine Associates
Clinic and pharmacy
3754 Library Road, Pittsburgh
Map of Castle Shannon
191 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 24°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 31°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 42°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 63°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 35°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 28°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pittsburgh Allegheny Co Ap (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
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, 5 miles away.
- Whitehall 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Bethel Park 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Baldwin 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Heidelberg 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Glendale 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Carnegie 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Bridgeville 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Pittsburgh 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- West Mifflin 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Jefferson Hills 6 mi southeast, 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
- Willow Avenue at Castle Shannon Boulevard, Castle Shannon, 2022-02-08, 01, Cbaile19, CC0
- 19680526 66 PAT M454 Willow Ave. in Castle Shannon (3293487395), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Castle Shannon, 2022-03-01, 01, Cbaile19, CC0
- Castle Shannon, 2022-03-01, 02, Cbaile19, CC0
- Castle Shannon, 2022-03-01, 03, Cbaile19, CC0
- Trolley crossing Castle Shannon Boulevard, 2022-03-01, 01, Cbaile19, CC0
- 47D Drake near the Castle Shannon Municipal Building, Mackensen, CC BY 4.0
- 19940529 12 PAT LRT Castle Shannon (3186052516), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
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- Gilfillan Farm, Upper St Clair, PA, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bethel Presbyterian Church (Pennsylvania) 2, Generic1139, CC BY 3.0
- First Church of Christ, Scientist, Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania 4-28-2021, Cutlass, CC0
- 1990 Chevrolet K1500 Z71 Sportside in Light French Blue Metallic, front right, 05-08-2022, Cutlass, CC0
- 1977 Chevrolet C65, front left, 05-08-2022, Cutlass, CC0
- Memorial Hall PAT jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier RS Convertible in Yellow Beige, rear left, 8-3-2021, Cutlass, CC0
- 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier RS Convertible in Yellow Beige, front right, 8-3-2021, Cutlass, CC0
- 19940529 17 PAT LRT (5247865146), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1999 Plymouth Breeze in Bright Silver Metallic, rear right, 10-08-2022, Cutlass, CC0
- 1999 Plymouth Breeze in Bright Silver Metallic, front right, 10-08-2022, Cutlass, CC0
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- 1991 Plymouth Acclaim LE in Black Cherry Pearlcoat, rear left, 09-12-2023, Cutlass, CC0
- St Anne's PAT jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Trolley at Arlington stop fr Mt Lebanon Blvd jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Killarney PAT jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Breakfast 4, Dswillus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1998 Mazda Protege DX in Sand Mica, rear right, 09-11-2022, Cutlass, CC0
- 1998 Mazda Protege DX in Sand Mica, front right, 09-11-2022, Cutlass, CC0
- Allegheny County Belt Route System - Pennsylvania (4189047102), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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