Charleroi, Pennsylvania
Charleroi is a borough of 4,202 people in Washington County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1890.
Why visit Charleroi
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 20 places to eat and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Charleroi-Monessen Bridge, Belle Vernon Bridge, Cement City Historic District and Charleroi Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Charleroi
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Charleroi
Charleroi is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Monongahela River, 21 miles south of Pittsburgh. Charleroi was settled in 1890 and incorporated in 1891. The 2020 census recorded a population of 4,210.
From the Wikipedia article Charleroi, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Charleroi-Monessen Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Belle Vernon Bridge
Bridge · 1.4 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania and Speers, Pennsylvania
Donora-Monessen Bridge
Bridge · 2.6 mi
Bridge in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Eldora Park
Monument and historic site · 2.7 mi
Amusement park in Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Speers Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 1.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks6
Cement City Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Charleroi Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
First National Bank of Charleroi
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, United States
John H. Nelson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Fallowfield, Pennsylvania, NRHP-listed
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Government building in Charleroi, Pennsylvania
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes20
Salatino's River House Cafe
Restaurant
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00
8 more on the map.
History
Charleroi got its name from the Belgian city of Charleroi. Many Belgian immigrants lived in the Monongahela area at the end of the 19th century, some of whom were glass makers.
The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, now PPG Industries, had one of its major factories located at the current chamber plaza, at one point employing up to a thousand employees, making it one of the largest glass factories in the world at the time. For years it was the home to one of Corning Glass Companies leading employers. It is home to Corelle Brands, which makes Pyrex. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Pyrex products, Charleroi renamed itself "Pyrex, PA" for 100 days in 2015.
Charleroi was home to one of the first movie theatres in the nation, the Electric Theatre at 520 McKean Avenue, which opened in October 1905 and has since been demolished. The Charleroi Historic District, First National Bank of Charleroi and United States Post Office are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 2020, Paul Magnette, mayor of Charleroi (Belgium) visited the town that was founded by migrants from his city.
From the History section of Charleroi, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship11
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
Church · Orthodox · 0.4 mi
1000 Lookout Avenue, Charleroi
Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church
Church · Greek Catholic
828 Meadow Avenue, Charleroi
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Mon Valley Career And Technology Center
School · 1.4 mi
Five Guttman Avenue, Charleroi
Healthcare5
Map of Charleroi
80 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 3.2 in | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 3.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 39°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 3.3 in | 1.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Charleroi Lock 4 (1 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
Washington 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)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- North Charleroi 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Speers 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- North Belle Vernon 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Wickerham Manor-Fisher 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Fairhope 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Baidland 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- California 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Bentleyville 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- West Brownsville 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Centerville 8 mi southwest, about 13 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 Charleroi Pennsylvania, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John H. Nelson House front, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fallowfield Avenue above Eighth Street in Charleroi, Nyttend, Public domain
- Cement City Historic District, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newcharleroimonessen, VitaleBaby at Wikipedia, Public domain
- Charleroi former post office, Nyttend, Public domain
- First National Bank Charleroi Pennsylvania, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Speersrr, VitaleBaby ( talk ), Public domain
- Stanthemanbridge, VitaleBaby at Wikipedia, Public domain
- Bvbridge, VitaleBaby ( talk ), Public domain
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