Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Sewickley is a borough of 3,823 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1808.
Why visit Sewickley
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 37 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include The Lindsay Theater & Cultural Center, Coraopolis Bridge, Coraopolis Armory and Coraopolis Railroad Station.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Sewickley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sewickley
Sewickley is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located along the Ohio River 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Pittsburgh, it is a residential suburb in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The population was 3,907 at the 2020 census. The Sewickley Bridge crosses the Ohio River from Sewickley to Moon Township.
From the Wikipedia article Sewickley, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Coraopolis Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge over Ohio River back channel at Neville Island, Pennsylvania, United States
Robert Morris University
School · 2.1 mi
Private, coeducational university located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Museums and landmarks14
Coraopolis Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Armory in Coraopolis, United States of America
Coraopolis Railroad Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Railway station in Coraopolis, the United States of America
David Shields House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Elmridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Mooncrest Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Nicholas Way House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Pittsburgh, PA, listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Wilpen Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
United States Post Office-Sewickley Branch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes37
Caliente Pizza and Draft House
Restaurant · Pizza
510 Beaver Street, Sewickley
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
China Palace
Restaurant
409 Broad Street, Sewickley
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:00
25 more on the map.
History
The valley surrounding the Big Sewickley Creek was surveyed in 1785 and sold to American Revolutionary War veterans. After the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794, settlers began to trickle in to the area, with flatboats, keelboats, and steamboats forming an industry along the Ohio River.
In 1837, the Edgeworth Female Seminary was moved from Pittsburgh to what was then called Sewickley Bottom. The following year, Sewickley Academy was founded. Becoming a small center for education, by 1840 the community was formally established as Sewickleyville. The borough was incorporated as simply Sewickley on July 6, 1853, after growth continued as the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railway was built through the area.
In 1911, the Sewickley Bridge was completed, bringing an end to the ferry industry. Ohio River Boulevard, later designated a part of Pennsylvania Route 65, was completed in 1934.
From the History section of Sewickley, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship16
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Healthcare2
Map of Sewickley
135 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 2.6 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 3.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 2.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 2.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 27°F | 2.8 in | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Glenwillard Dashields L&D (2 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
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Edgeworth 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Coraopolis 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Carnot-Moon 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Leetsdale 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Bell Acres 3 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Ambridge 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Ambridge Heights 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Emsworth 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Franklin Park 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Ben Avon 6 mi southeast, about 9 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
- Sewickley, Tim Tierney, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sewickley United Methodist Church, 2024-08-12, Cbaile19, CC0
- Sewickley United Methodist Church, 2024-08-12-1, Cbaile19, CC0
- 324 Broad Street, Sewickley, 2024-08-12, Cbaile19, CC0
- 306 Broad Street, Sewickley, 2024-08-12, Cbaile19, CC0
- 59 Beaver Street, Sewickley, 2024-08-13, Cbaile19, CC0
- 66 Beaver Street, Sewickley, 2024-08-13, Cbaile19, CC0
- 114 Centennial Avenue, Sewickley, 2024-08-13, Cbaile19, CC0
- 106 Centennial Avenue, Sewickley, 2024-08-13, Cbaile19, CC0
- 106 Centennial Avenue, Sewickley, 2024-08-13-1, Cbaile19, CC0
- 529 Pine Road, Sewickley, 2024-08-13-2, Cbaile19, CC0
- 525 Pine Road, Sewickley, 2024-08-13-1, Cbaile19, CC0
- 525 Pine Road, Sewickley, 2024-08-13, Cbaile19, CC0
- 529 Pine Road, Sewickley, 2024-08-13-1, Cbaile19, CC0
- 56 Beaver Street, Sewickley, 2024-08-13, Cbaile19, CC0
- 26 Beaver Street, Sewickley, 2024-08-13, Cbaile19, CC0
- 36 Beaver Street, Sewickley, 2024-08-13, Cbaile19, CC0
- Backbone Road house in Sewickley Heights, Nyttend, Public domain
- ROLINSON 20151112 7399-2, Crolinson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brick building of Wilpen Hall, Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania, 2012-09-11, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sewickley Bridge 1910, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Trichia favoginea 724439, Fluff Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Geastrum saccatum 518955, Fluff Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Geastrum saccatum 518956, Fluff Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trichia favoginea 724435, Fluff Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Exidia glandulosa 58657296, Fluff Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sarcomyxa serotina 58657357, Fluff Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sarcomyxa serotina 58657353, Fluff Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sarcomyxa serotina 58657348, Fluff Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Phlebia radiata 58657322, Fluff Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cladonia coniocraea 114030623, Fluff Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cladonia coniocraea 114030606, Fluff Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Porpidia albocaerulescens 114030838, Fluff Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beaver Street houses and church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Syzygospora mycetophila 2388959, Fluff Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Syzygospora mycetophila 2388958, Fluff Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pilobolus crystallinus 1963499, Fluff Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Syzygospora mycetophila 2388957, Fluff Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Scutellinia scutellata 1950834, Fluff Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Scutellinia scutellata 2565211, Fluff Berger, CC BY-SA 4.0
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