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Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock is a borough of 3,495 people in Butler County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1841.
Why visit Slippery Rock
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 6 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Miller Auditorium, Jack Critchfield Park and N.Kerr Thompson Stadium.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Slippery Rock
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Slippery Rock
Slippery Rock is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania. The population was 3,558 at the 2020 census. Slippery Rock is included in the Greater Pittsburgh Region. The area is home to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, partially in the borough limits, and attended by nearly 9,000 students as a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
From the Wikipedia article Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Miller Auditorium
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
102 Maltby Avenue, Slippery Rock
Mo-Su 07:00-23:00
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Jack Critchfield Park
Sports field and stadium · 1.2 mi
100 Stadium Drive, Slippery Rock
N.Kerr Thompson Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.1 mi
100 North Road, Slippery Rock
Restaurants and cafes19
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock
Mo-Fr 07:30-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Ginger Hill Tavern
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger, American · 0.5 mi
278 South Main Street, Slippery Rock
Mo-Su 11:00-02:00
North Country Canning, Co.
Brewery and winery · 1.0 mi
111 Arrowhead Drive, Slippery Rock
7 more on the map.
History
The origins of the name "Slippery Rock" date back to colonial times, when members of the Seneca Nation chased European soldiers through the area where Slippery Rock lies today. While crossing a creek, the Seneca lost their footing and slipped on the moss-covered rocks of the creek. The Seneca would later name the creek Slippery Rock.
The post office for Slippery Rock Township was established in 1826 in the Ginger Hill area. The town of Ginger Hill was incorporated as a borough under the name Centreville in 1841, later changing its name to Slippery Rock in 1896 after the Slippery Rock Creek.
In 1889, Slippery Rock State Normal School was founded in the borough. In 1926, the state of Pennsylvania purchased the institution, and in 1960 the school was rebranded as Slippery Rock State College. 1983 marked the final rebrand, wherein the name Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania was adopted. Today, Slippery Rock University plays a significant role in the community.
From the History section of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Slippery Rock Community Library
Library · 0.4 mi
465 North Main Street, Slippery Rock
Healthcare3
Map of Slippery Rock
53 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 17°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 25°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 35°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 54°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 58°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 56°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 39°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Slippery Rock 1 Ssw (1 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
Butler 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)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Waltman Airport (87PA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Grove City 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Shanor-Northvue 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Mercer 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Homeacre-Lyndora 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- New Wilmington 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- New Castle 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Meridian 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- New Castle Northwest 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Butler 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Ellwood City 19 mi southwest, about 30 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- South Main Street Slippery Rock 2013, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2022-06-06 12 01 36 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 173 (Grove City Road) at Pennsylvania State Route 108 (Franklin Street) in Slippery Rock, Butler County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Slippery Rock Township, PA 16057, USA - panoramio, ejp1274, CC BY 3.0
- Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Slippery Rock University - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Slippery Rock Township, PA 16057, USA - panoramio (2), ejp1274, CC BY 3.0
- Slippery Rock Township, PA 16057, USA - panoramio (1), ejp1274, CC BY 3.0
- Slippery Rock University aerial, Designism, CC0
- Geastrum saccatum 13071208, mycowalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gymnopus aquosus 13064126, mycowalt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tuning tools, Pianotech, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Main (3470409262), Brian Turner, CC BY 2.0
- SlipperyRockCampusMay2011, Blackngold29, CC0
- Write Out Loud - Flickr - steakpinball, Brian Turner, CC BY 2.0
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