Monongahela, Pennsylvania
Monongahela is a city of 4,109 people in Washington County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1770.
Why visit Monongahela
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 19 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Charleroi-Monessen Bridge, Eldora Park, Cement City Historic District and David Longwell House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Monongahela
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Monongahela
Monongahela, referred to locally as Mon City, is a third-class city in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,149 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, about 17 miles (27 km) south of Pittsburgh proper.
From the Wikipedia article Monongahela, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Charleroi-Monessen Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Eldora Park
Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi
Amusement park in Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Monongahela City Bridge
Bridge · 0.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks4
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Cement City Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
David Longwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Edward G. Acheson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
United States historic place
Monongahela Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Cemetery in Monongahela, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes19
Ripepi Winery and Vineyard
Brewery and winery · 0.8 mi
93 Van Voorhis Lane
Th-Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
7 more on the map.
History
Monongahela was founded in 1769 on a tract of land near the confluence of Pigeon Creek and the Monongahela River. It is the oldest settlement in the Monongahela River Valley and most likely the oldest in Washington County. The word Monongahela is Native American in origin, meaning "falling banks". The Monongahela tribe was also indigenous to the area prior to the settlement of the city.
The original tract of land was actually owned by three different men, who named their land areas Eden, Paradise, and Gloucester. Joseph Parkison, who operated a ferry on the west bank of the Monongahela River, is recognized as the founder of the city. Parkison built the town's first post office, and in 1782 the town was officially recognized as Parkison's Ferry. Adam Wickerham took claim to 130 acres (0.53 km2) on the Parkison Ferry tract on July 1, 1788. On this tract he laid out Georgetown in 1807. Georgetown was made part of Williamsport by Wickerham on February 23, 1816. In 1833, the first borough officers were elected for Williamsport. On April 1, 1837, Williamsport was given the name Monongahela City and in 1893 shortened to Monongahela.
The city contains a number of streets which are named in honor of prominent Civil War figures including: Lincoln, Grant, Sherman, Stanton, Meade, Hancock, Thomas, Howard, Geary, and Sheridan.
From the History section of Monongahela, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship14
Bethel African American Episcopal Church of Monongahela City
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church
Church · Orthodox · 0.8 mi
506 High Street, Monongahela
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Mon Valley Career And Technology Center
School · 5.2 mi
Five Guttman Avenue, Charleroi
Healthcare7
Map of Monongahela
82 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 3.2 in | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 3.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 39°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 3.3 in | 1.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Charleroi Lock 4 (3 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
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Wickerham Manor-Fisher 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Baidland 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- North Charleroi 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Donora 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Charleroi 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- North Belle Vernon 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Speers 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Lynnwood-Pricedale 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Elizabeth 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Bentleyville 7 mi southwest, about 11 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
- Edward G. Acheson House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Monongahela Cemetery chapel, Nyttend, Public domain
- PA 88-837 nb, 136 wb in Monongahela (1), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monongahela City Hall, PA, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 837 nb in Black Diamond, Monongahela, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 88-837 nb, 136 wb in Monongahela (2), May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- NAPA Monongahela - panoramio, Fayette Parts Servic…, CC BY 3.0
- Cement City Historic District, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newcharleroimonessen, VitaleBaby at Wikipedia, Public domain
- Bethel AME in Monongahela, Nyttend, Public domain
- David Longwell House, Nyttend, Public domain
- ISS040-E-105099 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-156199 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS060-E-3548 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS060-E-3549 - View of New Jersey, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-105100 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-199382 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-160801 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-160800 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-33312 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-105098 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-199381 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-67796 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS060-E-3550 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-199380 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-199379 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-156198 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- PA 88-837 nb at PA 136 west, May 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carroll Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania Municipal Building, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New Eagle Pennsylvania Main St, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
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