Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Latrobe is a borough of 7,977 people in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1852.
Why visit Latrobe
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Latrobe 30 Theatre & Cafe, Trump House, Citizens National Bank of Latrobe and Kingston House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 30 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Latrobe
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Latrobe
Latrobe is a borough with home-rule status in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,060 at the 2020 census. It is located near Chestnut Ridge within the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Latrobe, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Trump House
Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi
Roadside attraction in Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks7
Citizens National Bank of Latrobe
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Kingston House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic inn and tavern in Unity Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Latrobe Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Latrobe station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Train station in Latrobe, Pennsylvania
St. Vincent Archabbey Gristmill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Site of Strickler's Drug Store, Home of the Banana Split
Monument and historic site
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Strickler's Pharmacy
Park
Location where the first banana split was created in 1904 by Dr. David Strickler.
Third Ward Park
Park · 0.6 mi
Contains basketball courts an open field and playground.
Restaurants and cafes10
History
In 1852, Pennsylvania Railroad civil engineer Oliver Barnes laid out the plans for the community that was incorporated in 1854 as the borough of Latrobe. Barnes named the town for his best friend and college classmate, Benjamin Henry Latrobe II, who was chief engineer for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Its location along the route of the Pennsylvania Railroad helped Latrobe develop into a significant industrial hub. Latrobe was also served by the Ligonier Valley Railroad from 1877 to 1952.
From the History section of Latrobe, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship13
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Eastern Westmoreland Career And Technology Center
School · 1.3 mi
4904 Route 982, Latrobe
Healthcare3
Map of Latrobe
61 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 21°F | 3.3 in | 9.0 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 21°F | 2.2 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 5.6 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 36°F | 3.6 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 71°F | 47°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 51°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 40°F | 3.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 31°F | 3.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 3.8 in | 6.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Pleasant (9 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
Westmoreland County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 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
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- St. Vincent College 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Derry 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Greensburg 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Calumet 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Ligonier 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Blairsville 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Jeannette 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Delmont 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Bear Rocks 13 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Murrysville 17 mi northwest, 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): 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
- Latrobe PA MainStreet, User:Ohnoitsjamie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Latrobe Elementary School 2011, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NAPA Latrobe - panoramio, Fayette Parts Servic…, CC BY 3.0
- Detail of Citizens National Bank Latrobe Pennsylvania, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Citizens National Bank Latrobe Pennsylvania, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Citizens National Bank Latrobe Pennsylvania 2013, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Loyalhanna Creek Bridge aka Latrobe Viaduct, Latrobe, Pennsylvania - 20210605, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Latrobe PA banner, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Latrobe-pennsylvania-mozart-hall, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mozart Hall, Latrobe, Pennsylvania - 20210605, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street, Latrobe, Pennsylvania - 20210605, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Armory Latrobe Pennsylvania, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Passenger Pick Up In Latrobe (14806812861), Doug Wertman from Rogers, AR, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Latrobe's Amtrak Station (14798634765), Doug Wertman from Rogers, AR, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Latrobe-pennsylvania-railroad-station, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Latrobe PA looking from saint mary's - panoramio, R london, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Vincent Basilica interior - Latrobe, Pennsylvania 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Vincent Basilica interior - Latrobe, Pennsylvania 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingston House Johnston House Pa 2012, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Loyalhanna Lodge No. 275, Nyttend, Public domain
- Banana split historical marker, Nyttend, Public domain
- 24 Contras, RSKratofil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 04 DEG Silver 2V Soprano G Bugle, RSKratofil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 22 Middle Voices, RSKratofil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 07 DEG Silver 2V (Allied made) Alto G Bugle, RSKratofil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 09 DEG Silver 2V (Open wrap) Mellophone G Bugle, RSKratofil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 17 DEG Silver 2V Euphonium G Bugle, RSKratofil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21 High Choir, RSKratofil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DEG 2V Silver Piccolo G Bugle, RSKratofil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 11 DEG Silver 2V French Horn G Bugle, RSKratofil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 02 DEG Silver 2V Herald Soprano G Bugle, RSKratofil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 15 DEG Silver 2V Herald Baritone G Bugle, RSKratofil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 05 DEG Silver 2V Flugelhorn G Bugle, RSKratofil, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- 03 DEG Silver 2V Power Bell Soprano G Bugle, RSKratofil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lloydsville Pa 2011, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former office of Vanadium Alloys Steel Company, Sonny Br, Public domain
- ISS040-E-33321 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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