McGovern, Pennsylvania
McGovern is a community of 4,393 people in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit McGovern
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 6 places to eat and 10 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Canonsburg Armory and Hawthorne School.
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 McGovern
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About McGovern
McGovern is a census-designated place (CDP) in Chartiers Township, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,742 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article McGovern, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Canonsburg Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Armory in Canonsburg, United States of America
Hawthorne School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Former school in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
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John White House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Roberts House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes6
Pitt Stop
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
144 West Pike Street
Tu-Su 07:00-15:00
Where to stay10
Spark
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
245 Meadowlands Boulevard, Washington
Courtyard Pittsburgh Washington/Meadow Lands
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
1800 Tanger Boulevard, Washington
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh - Meadow Lands
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
340 Racetrack Road, Washington
Fairfield Inn & Suites Washington Casino Area
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
451 Racetrack Road, Washington
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Washington - Meadow Lands
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
810 Highland Meadows Drive, Washington
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Washington/Meadow Lands
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
501 Racetrack Road, Washington
Churches and places of worship3
Our Lady of The Miraculous Medal Church
Church · Catholic · 1.2 mi
300 Pike Street, Meadow Lands
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Chartiers-Houston Community Library
Library · 0.7 mi
730 West Grant Street, Houston
Map of McGovern
53 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 (4 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, 7 miles away.
- Houston 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Washington 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- East Washington 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Cecil-Bishop 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Lawrence 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- McDonald 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Sturgeon 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Bridgeville 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Bethel Park 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Gastonville 12 mi east, about 19 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
- John White House, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Meadows garage, Ii2nmd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meadows Racetrack Casino, Ii2nmd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Int79sRoad-Exit43-PA519 (31157918966), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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