Perryopolis, Pennsylvania
Perryopolis is a borough of 1,529 people in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1814.
Why visit Perryopolis
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Karolcik Building, Banning Railroad Bridge, Alliance Furnace and Francis Farm Petroglyphs.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 21 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Perryopolis
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About Perryopolis
Perryopolis is a borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The population was 1,705 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Perryopolis, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Karolcik Building
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places
Former theatre in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania
Banning Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 2.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks9
Alliance Furnace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic iron furnace in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
Francis Farm Petroglyphs
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Archaeological site in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Layton Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Linden Hall at Saint James Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Searight's Fulling Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic mill in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, USA
St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Church building in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Whitsett Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Youghiogheny Bank of Pennsylvania
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes3
Where to stay1
History
George Washington purchased 1,644 acres (6.65 km2) here when land first became available. He visited in 1770 and said, "as fine a land as I have ever seen, a great deal of rich meadow; it is well watered and has a valuable mill seat." The mill would eventually be completed in 1776. Once the mill was finished, it encouraged other business to come to the area to support and augment the business of the mill.
Washington hoped to develop the remainder of Perryopolis, drawing up plans for the streets to be laid out in the shape of a wagon-wheel. Washington's estate sold the land after his death; in 1814 Perryopolis, previously known as "New Boston", was officially laid out using Washington's plans and named for Oliver Hazard Perry for his victory on Lake Erie during the War of 1812.
In the late 19th century, the area around Perryopolis was first mined for coal. Until the 1950s, coal industries would be the area's primary economic activity, served by the Washington Run branch of the P&LE Railroad that continued on to Star Junction. However, Perryopolis developed differently from other nearby mining towns. Instead of housing laborers, Perryopolis was mainly inhabited by foremen and white collar workers who were associated with the mining industry.
From the History section of Perryopolis, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Providence Quaker Cemetery and Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Map of Perryopolis
29 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 20°F | 2.9 in | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.4 in | 7.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 3.1 in | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 38°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 73°F | 49°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 61°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 32°F | 2.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 2.9 in | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Donora 1 Sw (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
Fayette County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Allegheny County Airport (AGC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Fairhope 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- North Belle Vernon 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- North Charleroi 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Collinsburg 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Hiller 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Elizabeth 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Bear Rocks 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Jefferson Hills 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- McKeesport 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Greensburg 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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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
- Old Bank Perryopolis PA, Smallbones, CC0
- St Nix Perryopolis 2, Smallbones, CC0
- St Nix Perryopolis, Smallbones, CC0
- Searight Fulling Mill, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whitsettpatch, VitaleBaby at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Perry Road toward ridgeline, Nyttend, Public domain
- Linden Hall at Saint James Park, edenpictures, CC BY 2.0
- Quaker Perryopolis 3, Smallbones, CC0
- Alliance Furnace, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Karolcik Building 2011, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Anupam, CC BY-SA 4.0
- River Road south of Whitsett, Nyttend, Public domain
- GAP Under the Layton Bridge (49721803758), daveynin from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Layton Tunnel view from GAP (49726227572), daveynin from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Layton Bridge and GAP rail-to-trail (49725332168), daveynin from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Layton Bridge, PennDOT, Public domain
- GAP Milepost 102 near Layton bridge (49728694903), daveynin from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Great Allegheny Passage, Whitsett, Pennsylvania, daveynin, CC BY 2.0
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