Dravosburg, Pennsylvania
Dravosburg is a borough of 1,643 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in March 21, 1903.
Why visit Dravosburg
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Clairton-Glassport Bridge, Fifteenth Avenue Bridge, Carnegie Free Library and Jerome Street Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Dravosburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dravosburg
Dravosburg is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The population was 1,612 at the 2020 census. Dravosburg is located along the Monongahela River.
From the Wikipedia article Dravosburg, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Clairton-Glassport Bridge
Bridge · 2.6 mi
Bridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Fifteenth Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 1.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
McKeesport Connecting Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 2.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge
Bridge · 2.5 mi
Bridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
P&LE Liberty Boro Bridge
Bridge · 3.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
P&LE McKeesport Bridge
Bridge · 1.0 mi
Railroad bridge in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
School · 1.9 mi
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
PRR Port Perry Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Railroad bridge in Pennsylvania
Union Railroad Port Perry Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States of America
W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 0.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks9
Carnegie Free Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Library in McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Jerome Street Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Bridge in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States
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Kennywood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Amusement park in Pennsylvania
McKeesport National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
1891 bank building in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, USA; built for now defunct bank that was acquired in 1973 first by Western Pennsylvania...
Mifflin Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes8
Hunan Wok
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.4 mi
1822 Homeville Road, West Mifflin
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.5 mi
410 Lysle Boulevard, McKeesport
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-20:00
History
A post office called Dravosburg(h) has been in operation since 1862. The borough was named for John F. Dravo, a mine owner. The town was struck by a severe tornado on June 23, 1944.
From the History section of Dravosburg, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Brown's Mobile Home Park
Campground · 1.1 mi
1150 Thompson Run Road, West Mifflin
Churches and places of worship20
First Methodist Episcopal Church of McKeesport
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church
Church · Russian Orthodox · 1.4 mi
330 Shaw Avenue, McKeesport
Walnut Grove Assembly of God
Church · Assemblies Of God · 1.0 mi
44 Adams Avenue, West Mifflin
West Side United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.8 mi
305 Atlantic Avenue, McKeesport
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Healthcare1
Map of Dravosburg
110 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 (2 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, 2 miles away.
- West Mifflin 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- McKeesport 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Munhall 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Baldwin 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Jefferson Hills 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Whitehall 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Braddock Hills 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Wilkinsburg 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Pittsburgh 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Bethel Park 8 mi west, 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
- WD Mansfield Memorial Bridge1, Pistol-packin' Mamma from Pittsburgh, PA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Dravosburg, PA American Legion building, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 837 nb entering Dravosburg, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carnegie Library McKeesport 2018b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New gates to Kennywood (2005), Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain
- First Methodist Episcopal Church of McKeesport, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clairton-Glassport Bridge 2018, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge deck, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- BARGE ON THE MONONGAHELA RIVER SHOWS EFFECTS OF POLLUTION CAUSED BY AN OIL SPILL AT THE DUQUESNE WORKS OF THE UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION AT DUQUESNE, PENNSYLVANIA, NEAR PITTSBURGH. THE SPILL..., John L. Alexandrowicz, Public domain
- St Mary's German Church interior December 1987, Djyueng, CC BY-SA 3.0
- W. D. Mansfield Bridge eb (1), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- W. D. Mansfield Bridge eb (2), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Entering Glassport, PA from north, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- North Monongahela Ave., sb, Glassport, PA, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- GAP Mckessport trail access (50073113868), daveynin from United States, CC BY 2.0
- McKeesport pier-boat launch (4080993081), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Penn-McKee Hotel, Nyttend, Public domain
- P20220905AS-2545 (52517317024), The White House, Public domain
- Market St. sb approaching 7th Ave., McKeesport, PA, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mckees point boat lift (4081753556), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Mc Keesport Boat launch and Ped pier (4080992987), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Lysle Blvd. wb approaching Market St., McKeesport, PA, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jaison's, McKeesport, Pennsylvania - 20200725, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from McKeesport, Pennsylvania - Large Letter Postcard (8046718924), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Parking garage on 6th St seen from the NW, McKeesport, PA, 6SN7, CC BY 2.0
- UPMC McKeesport, 6SN7, CC BY 2.0
- PA 148 nb at 5th Avenue, McKeesport, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- GAP between railroad tracks and garage parking (50414595242), daveynin from United States, CC BY 2.0
- People's Union Bank & Trust Company Building, McKeesport, Pennsylvania - 20200725, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 148 nb at 7th Avenue, McKeesport, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- First UPC of McKeesport, former, Nyttend, Public domain
- 19850603 10 PAT bus terminal, McKeesport, PA (4296848570), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
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