Mount Oliver, Pennsylvania
Mount Oliver is a borough of 3,319 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in November 9, 1892.
Why visit Mount Oliver
Townapedia lists 78 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 106 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rex Theater, Carrick Farmers Market, Beltzhoover Elementary School and Liberty Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Mount Oliver
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About Mount Oliver
Mount Oliver is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,394 at the 2020 census. It is a largely residential area situated atop a crest about 3 miles (5 km) west of the Monongahela River. The borough is surrounded entirely by the city of Pittsburgh, having resisted annexation attempts by the city.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Oliver, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Carrick Farmers Market
Farm and orchard · 0.8 mi
1529 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh
Jun 19-Nov 20 We 15:00-19:00
Museums and landmarks78
Beltzhoover Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
School building in Pittsburgh, United States of America
Liberty Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Bridge over the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
South Side High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
High school in Pennsylvania, United States
109-115 Wood Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic buildings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Allegheny High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic school building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Allegheny Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic post office building for the former city of Allegheny; annexed by Pittsburgh, in 1907
Allegheny West Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Andy Warhol Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Bridge over the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh
Armstrong Tunnel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Road tunnel in Pittsburgh
Bedford School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
School building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Beechwood Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Primary school in Pittsburgh, United States of America
Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania Western Headquarters Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
66 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
Miniature Railroad & Village
Park · 2.9 mi
Diorama of western Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh
Cobden Street Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Residential park with basketball court, picnic table, pull-up bar, and small grassy area.
06:00-sunset
George K. Cupples Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.2 mi
800 East Carson Street
Knoxville Incline Greenway
Park · 0.9 mi
Designated a greenway in the city of Pittsburgh on July 13th, 2016. This greenway encompasses many of the properties around the old...
20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes106
Cambod-Ican Kitchen
Restaurant · American, Cambodian · 1.2 mi
1701 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh
Tu-Su 17:00-02:00
Carson Street Deli & Craft Beer Bar
Bar and pub · American · 1.2 mi
1507 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh
Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Dancing Crab Noodlehouse
Restaurant · Thai · 1.3 mi
2126 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Don Taco
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
2100 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh
We-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-15:00,16:00-23:00; Su...
Gennaro’s Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
1417 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr 10:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
La Palapa
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
2224 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh
Mo closed; Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Le Petit Cafe & Grille
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
2004 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh
Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 09:00-15:00; Mo off
Little Tokyo Bistro
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.3 mi
2122 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh
Mo-Th 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:30; Fr 11:30-14:30,17:00-22:00; Sa...
Nakama Japanese Steakhouse
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.2 mi
1611 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh
Mo-We 11:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 13:00-22:00
The 1889 Cafe
Restaurant · Greek · 1.3 mi
2017 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh
Mo-Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-21:00
94 more on the map.
History
Mount Oliver was first settled by John Ormsby, an officer in the command of General Forbes, who was granted 249 acres of land along the banks of the Monongahela River. In 1788 Allegheny County was divided into townships, with Ormsby's plot being part of St. Clair Township. In 1800 Ormsby began selling parcels of land, while retaining rent and property taxes from residents. Ormsby named his growing settlement Mount Oliver, after his son, Oliver Ormsby. Later that year St. Clair Township would be divided with residents attempting to incorporate as a borough, however, the state ruled against the effort stating that the property owner quota was not sufficient to award incorporation, and Mount Oliver would become part of Lower St. Clair Township.
In 1872 Pittsburgh began expanding southward, annexing the boroughs of South Pittsburgh, Monongahela, Allentown, Lawrenceville, Temperanceville, Birmingham, Mt. Washington, West Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Borough, East Birmingham, St. Clair Borough and Ormsby. Local residents began to feel threatened by this expansion, as well as feeling that Lower St. Clair Township was not properly dealing with their road improvements and public safety. As a result, in 1892 a petition circulated to incorporate Mount Oliver as a borough, which passed the courts on November 9, 1892.
From the History section of Mount Oliver, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship41
Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church
Church · Ukrainian Greek Catholic · 1.2 mi
109 South 7th Street, Pittsburgh
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries71
Healthcare1
Hilltop Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
818 East Warrington Avenue, Pittsburgh
Map of Mount Oliver
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 24°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 31°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 42°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 63°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 35°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 28°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pittsburgh Allegheny Co Ap (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
Allegheny 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)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 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
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Pittsburgh 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Baldwin 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Dormont 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Whitehall 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Castle Shannon 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Green Tree 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Homestead 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Munhall 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Crafton 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Millvale 5 mi north, about 8 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
- Brownsville Road, Mount Oliver, 2023-02-09, Cbaile19, CC0
- Mount Oliver, Pennsylvania 2008, Tom Murphy VII, Public domain
- Liberty Bridge, Scillystuff at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DollarBank4thAve, Dollar Bank, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ft Wayne RR Bridge Pittsb jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Gateway Building Pittsburgh, HoboJones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grand Concourse Pitts inside jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (8482574559), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, rear and western side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Century Building in Pittsburgh, Nyttend, Public domain
- Pittsburgh benedumcenter, PerryPlanet, Public domain
- Bridges over the Ohio River, Andrewwinn, CC BY 2.0
- William Penn Hotel, 2015-04-23, Cbaile19, CC0
- Latimer School, Nyttend, Public domain
- Greensrt, Ainulindale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Allegheny High School, Aij, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alleghenywest, Ainulindale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hartley-Rose Belting Company Building, Nyttend, Public domain
- Teutonia Maennerchor Hall, Nyttend, Public domain
- Allegheny Post Office front, Aij, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burke Building, Nyttend, Public domain
- Frederick J. Osterling Office and Studio, Nyttend, Public domain
- SalvationArmyBuilding-BlvdAllies-Pittsburgh-2019-west, Minnaert, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AndyWarholBridgePittsburgh, TheZachMorrisExperience, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Duquesne Incline from top, Plastikspork, CC BY-SA 3.0
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- 19680824 23 PAT 1656 Bausman St. @ Ibis Way (6104416459), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
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- 19680824 21 PAT 1637 Bausman St. (3194948365), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Chineseroomceiling, Matt Riggott from Edinburgh, Scotland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20050608 19 Brownsville Rd. near Walnut St. (11018721185), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
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- 19680824 28 PAT 1637 Charles St. near Amanda Ave. (3195791702), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 19680330 59 PAT 1637 Brownsville Road @ Arlington St. (5513705280), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 19660414 13 PAT PCC Streetcar, Brownsville Rd., Mt. Oliver, Pennsylvania, David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 19680331 14 PAT 1644 Brownsville Rd. @ Arlington Ave, David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
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