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Houston, Pennsylvania
Houston is a borough of 1,313 people in Washington County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1901.
Why visit Houston
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 18 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hawthorne School, Canonsburg Armory and Southpointe.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 32 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Houston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Houston
Houston is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,165 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Houston, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks4
Hawthorne School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Former school in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Canonsburg Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Armory in Canonsburg, United States of America
Roberts House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Southpointe
Park · 3.2 mi
Business park near Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Restaurants and cafes18
Pitt Stop
Diner · American
144 West Pike Street
Tu-Su 07:00-15:00
Olive Oil's Pizzeria & More
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
596 West Pike Street, Canonsburg
Panda Chinese Kitchen
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.7 mi
590 West Pike Street, Canonsburg
6 more on the map.
History
The land on which this town stands was part of a tract purchased from John Haft on January 24, 1827, by Daniel Houston, a near relative of Gen. Sam Houston, leader of the Texans in their war for independence from Mexico. After the Chartiers Valley Railroad was completed through that section in 1871, David C. Houston, a son of Daniel Houston, saw the possibilities of a town at that point and laid out the present plan of Houstonville. The first house in the new town was completed in the summer of 1871 by A. T. Haft and the second by J. C. Johnson. A few years later H. E. Riggle laid out a plan adjoining which was called Riggletown. On May 13, 1901, The Borough of Houston was incorporated from land of Chartiers & North Strabane Townships.
From the History section of Houston, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship11
St Paul's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.4 mi
210 North Jefferson Avenue, Canonsburg
Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church
Church · 1.3 mi
112 West Pike Street, Canonsburg
St Thomas Episcopal Church
Church · 1.4 mi
139 North Jefferson Avenue, Canonsburg
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Chartiers-Houston Community Library
Library · 0.6 mi
730 West Grant Street, Houston
Healthcare4
Map of Houston
79 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 20°F | 3.3 in | 9.9 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 6.1 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 3.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 6.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Washington 3 Ne (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
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
Washington County Airport (WSG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- East Washington 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Washington 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Bethel Park 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Heidelberg 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Glendale 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Burgettstown 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Whitehall 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Jefferson Hills 15 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Baldwin 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Pittsburgh 18 mi northeast, about 29 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
- Houston, Pennsylvania (8481439657), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Int79sRoad-Exit43-PA519 (31157918966), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Clarks 2026, BrodyMK64, CC0
- Canonsburg city hall, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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