Etna, Pennsylvania
Etna is a borough of 3,364 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in September 16, 1868.
Why visit Etna
Townapedia lists 55 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 37 places to eat and 15 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include 30th Street Bridge, 31st Street Bridge, Allegheny Cemetery and Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 2.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Etna
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About Etna
Etna is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located at the mouth of Pine Creek on the Allegheny River, directly across from Pittsburgh. As of the 2020 census, Etna had a population of 3,437.
From the Wikipedia article Etna, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do15
30th Street Bridge
Bridge · 2.7 mi
Bridge in Pittsburgh, United States of America
31st Street Bridge
Bridge · 2.6 mi
Bridge in Pittsburgh, United States of America
33rd Street Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 2.4 mi
Bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Bloomfield Bridge
Bridge · 2.4 mi
Bridge in Pittsburgh, United States of America
Brilliant Branch Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 2.4 mi
Rail bridge over Allegheny River
Brilliant Cutoff Viaduct of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Stone railroad bridge in Pittsburgh
Chatham University
School · 3.4 mi
University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Herr's Island Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Highland Park Bridge
Bridge · 2.0 mi
Bridge over the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania
Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
Performing arts centre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Luna Park, Pittsburgh
Monument and historic site · 2.9 mi
Amusement park
3 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks55
Allegheny Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 2
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Place in Pennsylvania listed on National Register of Historic Places
Alpha Terrace Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Arsenal Junior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
United States historic place
Bayard School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Bindley Hardware Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Boys' Club of Pittsburgh
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Butler Street Gatehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Cemetery in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Calvary Episcopal Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Church building in Pennsylvania, United States of America
East Liberty Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Evergreen Hamlet
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic former automobile assembly plant in the Bloomfield neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
43 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Girty's Woods
Park · 1.6 mi
Permanently protected green space in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes37
Caffè D'amore
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich · 0.9 mi
5400 Butler Street, Pittsburgh
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa,Su 08:00-17:00
Pizza Lupo
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
5123 Butler Street, Pittsburgh
Tu-Th 15:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 12:00-21:00; Su,Mo off
The Butterwood Bake Consortium
Cafe · 1.0 mi
Dessert cafe featuring organic cakes, pies and other sugary bits, as well as coffee, espresso & tea. Way cozy and just a little fancy....
5222 Butler Street
We-Su 12:00-23:00
Hop Farm Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
5601 Butler Street, Pittsburgh
Mo 15:00-22:00, We-Fr 15:00-22:00, Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 12:00-20:00
Dancing Gnome
Brewery and winery · 0.9 mi
1025 Main Street, Sharpsburg
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 14:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Stinky's Bar & Grill
Restaurant · American, Grill, Burger, Wings · 1.3 mi
4901 Hatfield Street, Pittsburgh
25 more on the map.
History
Incorporated in 1868, Etna was named after the Sicilian volcano Mount Etna, an allusion to the blast furnaces, steel mills, galvanized-pipe works, and other manufacturers located there. Historically a blue-color mill town, Etna was home to the Isabella Furnace of Carnegie Steel, built in 1872 and operated until 1953. A second major manufacturing mill, the Etna Iron Works, was established in 1894 and later became Spang Chalfant & Co. in 1910.
Following historic flooding caused by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, Etna began a comprehensive reinvention focused on community resilience and through its emergency preparedness efforts, participation in the Community Rating System, implementation of green streetscapes, development of Etna Riverfront Park, and the establishment of the Etna Center for Community.
The community has been recognized for its innovative work in green infrastructure and sustainable redevelopment. In 2019, Etna became the world's first certified ecodistrict.
From the History section of Etna, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship26
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Map of Etna
214 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, 10 miles away.
- Aspinwall 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Pittsburgh 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Allison Park 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Wilkinsburg 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Blawnox 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Bellevue 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Edgewood 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Avalon 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Churchill 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Munhall 7 mi south, about 12 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
- Etna Downtown Butler Street, Essdelaye, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Whitehill-Gleason Motors, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- Bayard School, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Baum Boulevard Ford plant, Nyttend, Public domain
- Highland Towers Apartments, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- Friendship Elementary School, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bindley Hardware Co. Building, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Washington Education Center, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Butler Street Gatehouse, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Moreland-Hoffstot House, Nyttend, Public domain
- PITTSBURGH BRASS MANUFACTURING COMPANY BUILDING, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- USACE Lock and Dam 2 Allegheny, Margaret Luzier, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain
- Highland Building, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- RodefShalomPittsburgh, Shizzy9989 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- CalvaryEpiscopalShadysidePHLF, Tim Engleman from Saxonburg, PA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- McCook Mansion - Pittsburgh, PA - DSC05088-001, Daderot, CC0
- SchenleyHigh2007, EgyptianSushi at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Boys Club Pittsburgh, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ShadysidePresbyterianChurchPHLF, Tim Engleman from Saxonburg, PA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Allegheny Cemetery 2008 spires, Tom Murphy VII, Public domain
- Upper Lawrenceville Pittsburgh, John Marino, CC0
- Arsenal Junior High School, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lawrence Public School, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Consolidated Ice Company, Factory No. 2, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hunter Saw & Machine Company Pittsburgh, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Foster School, Lawrenceville, Eli Pousson, CC BY-SA 2.0
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