Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth is a borough of 1,371 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in April 5, 1834.
Why visit Elizabeth
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Clairton-Glassport Bridge, Regis R. Malady Bridge, Hutchinson Farm and Lobb's Cemetery and Yohogania County Courthouse Site.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Elizabeth
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About Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, on the east bank of the Monongahela River, where Pennsylvania Route 51 crosses. The town is 15 miles (24 km) upstream (south) of Pittsburgh and close to the county line and has population was 1,398 at the 2020 census. The borough of Elizabeth is entirely contained within the 15037 USPS ZIP code. The local school district is the Elizabeth Forward School District.
From the Wikipedia article Elizabeth, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Clairton-Glassport Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Bridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
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Union Railroad Clairton Bridge
Bridge · 1.9 mi
Bridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks4
Hutchinson Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Allegheny County
Lobb's Cemetery and Yohogania County Courthouse Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Cemetery in Pennsylvania, USA
Van Kirk Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic farm in Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes11
History
Elizabeth Town was founded in 1787 by Samuel Mackay, Colonel Stephen Bayard and his wife Elizabeth Mackay Bayard (for whom the town was named). Elizabeth was one of the first seven townships organized by Allegheny County the following year; the others being Moon, St. Clair, Mifflin, Versailles, Plum, and Pitt. The original Elizabeth Township comprised the entire triangle of land between the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers. In addition to present-day Elizabeth Borough and Elizabeth Township, this also included areas which are now Forward Township, Lincoln Borough, Port Vue Borough, Liberty Borough, the City of Glassport, and the Tenth Ward of the City of McKeesport.
In 1803, the keelboat used for the first stages of the Lewis and Clark Expedition was built in Elizabeth. (This claim is disputed by the city of Pittsburgh, which makes a similar claim. See references below.) On April 2, 1834, a charter was issued to incorporate the Town of Elizabeth as a borough.
In 1869, Forward Township and Lincoln Township were separated from Elizabeth Township.
From the History section of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch
School · 3.0 mi
875 Old Clairton Rd, Jefferson Hills
Healthcare2
Map of Elizabeth
66 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 28°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 38°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 74°F | 47°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 57°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 61°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 42°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mckeesport (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, 6 miles away.
- Jefferson Hills 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- McKeesport 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Dravosburg 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- West Mifflin 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Collinsburg 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Baldwin 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Whitehall 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Munhall 8 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Bethel Park 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Pittsburgh 13 mi north, about 20 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Second Avenue Elizabeth Pa, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clairton-Glassport Bridge 2018, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Abandoned railroad bridge, Clairton PA (8899994783), Roy Luck, CC BY 2.0
- Elizabeth Bridge Pa, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
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