Kittanning, Pennsylvania
Kittanning is a borough of 3,902 people in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1803.
Why visit Kittanning
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Judge J. Frank Graff Bridge, Kittanning Citizens Bridge, Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 7 and Armstrong County Courthouse and Jail.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Kittanning
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kittanning
Kittanning is a borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. It is situated 36 miles (58 km) northeast of Pittsburgh, along the east bank of the Allegheny River. The population was 3,921 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Kittanning, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Judge J. Frank Graff Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge over the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks21
Allegheny River Lock and Dam No. 7
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Gravity dam and lock in East Franklin Township and Kittanning, Pennsylvania
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Armstrong County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
United States historic place
Dam No. 7
Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi
The approximately 20-foot high fixed-crest dam is 916 feet long. Although the locks sit on timber piles, the dam rests on gravel-filled...
Esplanade
Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi
The esplanade consists of concrete-paved fill between the former river bank and the lock's land wall. The esplanade is paved with large...
Lock No. 7
Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi
The lock, 56 by 360 feet, has a lift of 13.0 feet, fi-om 769.4 to 782.4 feet. The sidewalls are steel-armored concrete, and mooring pins...
Lower Guard Wall
Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi
Concrete set on stone-filled timber cribs.
River Wall
Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi
Reinforced concrete set on piles driven into the river bed
Upper Guard Wall
Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi
Concrete set on stone-filled timber cribs.
Pennsylvania Railroad Freight Station
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
Built in 1895 by the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Reynolds Avenue, Kittanning
Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Station
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
Built in 1895 by the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Reynolds Avenue, Kittanning
Pittsburg & Shawmut Freight Station
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
Built in 1913.
Butler Road, Applewold
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes20
Allegheny Mariner
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
1301 North Water Street, Kittanning
Mo off; Tu-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Ispirare Coffe
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
140 Market Street, Kittanning
Tu 07:00-18:00,We 07:00-14:00, Th 07:00-18:00, Fr 07:00-14:00, Sa...
Hilltop Bar
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
200 Cleveland Street, West Kittanning
11:00-14:00
Dizzy Lizzie's
Restaurant · Breakfast, American · 1.0 mi
300 Market Street, Kittanning
Kittanning Men's Club
Bar and pub · 1.1 mi
153 South Jefferson Street, Kittanning
8 more on the map.
History
The borough is located on the east bank of the Allegheny River, founded on the site of the eighteenth-century Lenape (Delaware) village of Kittanning at the western end of the Kittanning Path, an ancient Native American path.
In 1756, the village was destroyed by John Armstrong Sr. at the Battle of Kittanning during the French and Indian War. During the attack, a blast from the explosion of gunpowder stored in Captain Jacobs's house was heard at Fort Duquesne, present day Pittsburgh, 44 miles away.
Kittanning was designated as the seat of Armstrong County when the county was organized. It was settled by European Americans largely after the American Revolutionary War, although Anthony Sadowski (also recorded by the anglicized name of Sandusky), a prominent Polish-American trader, and other Native American traders operated here before the War.
During the American Civil War, the 103rd Regiment of Pennsylvania Infantry volunteers was organized at Kittanning from September 1861 to February 1862. Among other engagements, the unit participated in the Siege of Yorktown (1862) as well as the Battle of Plymouth (1864), during which most of the regiment was captured.
From the History section of Kittanning, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping2
Sprankles Neighborhood Market
Grocery · 0.9 mi
151 North McKean Street, Kittanning
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare3
Map of Kittanning
68 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 17°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 18°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 26°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 35°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 46°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 55°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 59°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 58°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 50°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 39°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 30°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 23°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ford City 4 S Dam (8 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
Armstrong 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)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2006-06-30: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Waltman Airport (87PA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- West Kittanning 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- West Hills 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Ford City 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Lenape Heights 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- East Brady 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Freeport 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- West Leechburg 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- North Apollo 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Saxonburg 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Apollo 17 mi south, about 27 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
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (22), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (23), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (26), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (25), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (24), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (21), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (27), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (28), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (20), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (19), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (30), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (31), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (29), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (18), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (33), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (32), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (34), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (17), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (15), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (16), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Courthouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kittanning Pennsylvania on board the Carolina Skiff JVX 18 - panoramio (6), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (14), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Pennsylvania on board the Carolina Skiff JVX 18 - panoramio (7), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Pennsylvania on board the Carolina Skiff JVX 18 - panoramio (8), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- St. Paul's Kittanning, blue sky, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Paul's Episcopal, Kittanning, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Paul's Episcopal, Kittanning, interior, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (13), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (11), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning Fall 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (10), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Kittanning, Pennsylvania (8482749220), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kittanning Citizen's Bridge, Mvincec at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Frankgraffbridge, Mr. Vitale ( talk ), Public domain
- Waterside, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- Panorama of our weather in action - panoramio (10), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- River fishing - panoramio (3), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- River fishing - panoramio (1), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- River fishing - panoramio, Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- River fishing - panoramio (2), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
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