Farrell, Pennsylvania
Farrell is a city of 4,199 people in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1899.
Why visit Farrell
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 17 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Frank H. Buhl Mansion and Avenue of Flags.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 68 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Farrell
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About Farrell
Farrell is a city in western Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Shenango River. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 4,258. The city is part of the Hermitage micropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Farrell, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
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Frank H. Buhl Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic residence in Sharon, Pennsylvania, United States
422 East State Street, Sharon
Avenue of Flags
Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi
Park in Hermitage
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes17
Donna's Diner
Restaurant · Burger, American · 1.6 mi
Ranked #1 Burger in Mercer County by the BurgerGuyz and "Best of the Best" Burger by the Sharon Herald. Top 10 milkshakes in...
10 West State Street, Sharon
MCcall's Chicken & Ribs
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.3 mi
810 South Irvine Avenue, Sharon
T and T Bar & Grille
Bar and pub
1101 Roemer Boulevard, Farrell
5 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
Once dubbed "The Magic City," Farrell sprang up practically overnight when a steel mill was constructed in 1901 on a plain bordering the Shenango River, near Sharon, in what was then part of Hickory Township (now Hermitage).
The community name was at the beginning South Sharon. In 1912, the population reached 10,000. At that time, the residents of the new city elected to take the name of Farrell, after industrialist James A. Farrell.
The community was incorporated as the Borough of South Sharon in 1916; its population peaked at over 15,000 in 1920 and its status was elevated to a third-class city in 1932. In 1939, artist Virginia Wood Riggs was commissioned to paint the mural Myths of Vulcan and Juno in the towns post office. The mural was painted over in 1966.
The mill, which eventually became known as the Roemer Works of Sharon Steel Corporation, would serve as the community's lifeblood until 1992, when it was liquidated after filing bankruptcy. Many of the assets were sold at auction to Britain-based Caparo Corporation and later to Swiss steelmaker Duferco, which operates the plant today. Farrell was designated a financially distressed municipality in 1987 by the state of Pennsylvania.
From the History section of Farrell, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship13
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.5 mi
600 East State Street, Sharon
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries33
Healthcare3
Map of Farrell
82 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 3.0 in | 19.6 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 21°F | 2.5 in | 15.1 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 3.2 in | 10.5 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 2.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 3.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 4.5 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 26°F | 3.2 in | 14.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Youngstown Rgnl Ap 72525 (10 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
Mercer 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
Youngstown–Warren Regional Airport (YNG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Sharon 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- West Hill 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Masury 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Hermitage 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Brookfield Center 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Hubbard 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Churchill 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Campbell 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Youngstown 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Girard 11 mi west, about 17 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
- Independent Draft Gear and its neighbors, Farrell, Nyttend, Public domain
- Buhl Mansion (14684212239), Jon-Mark Davey from Deerfield Beach, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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