Southwest Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Southwest Greensburg is a borough of 1,949 people in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1769.
Why visit Southwest Greensburg
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Seton Hill University, Academy Hill Historic District, Greensburg and Mt. Odin Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 30 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Southwest Greensburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Southwest Greensburg
Southwest Greensburg is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Southwest Greensburg had a population of 2,219.
From the Wikipedia article Southwest Greensburg, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Seton Hill University
School · 1.3 mi
Catholic university in Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks10
Academy Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Greensburg
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Train station in Pennsylvania
Greensburg Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Courthouse in Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Greensburg Art Center
Museum · 1.5 mi
230 Todd School Road, Greensburg
Tu-We 10:00-16:00; Th 10:00-20:00; Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
Mt. Odin Golf Course
Golf course · 1.3 mi
247 Tollgate Hill Road, Greensburg
Red Devils Park and Ballfields
Park
Southwest Greensburg Boro public park and Southwest Greensburg Recreation Ballfields
Southwest Greensburg Veterans Memorial
Park
Public park, Southwest Greesnburg Boro
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes35
Anatolia Turkish Restaurant
Restaurant · Turkish · 0.9 mi
406 East Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
El Diablo
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 1.3 mi
503 New Alexandria Road, Greensburg
Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00
Fortune Cookie
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.9 mi
402 East Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Laurel Highlands Meadery
Restaurant · Hotpot · 0.9 mi
1400 Broad Street, South Greensburg
We-Fr 17:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-19:00; Su 13:00-17:00
Pizza Siena
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 mi
408 East Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg
Mo-Th11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Szechuan Garden
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.2 mi
660 East Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Stonebridge Brewing Greensburg
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
108 West Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg
We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 14:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-19:00
Primanti Bros.
Restaurant · Regional, American · 1.5 mi
830 East Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg
Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-24:00
23 more on the map.
History
In 1769, John Peter Miller was granted provisional ownership of land within the current-day boundaries of Southwest Greensburg, and he received full ownership rights in 1789. Miller was told that the first settler traditionally has the right to name a community, and when Miller was asked what name he preferred for the area, he responded with "What you please?" As a result, the community - at that point a mere collection of farms - bore the unusual name "What You Please?" for many decades, in what was undoubtedly an expression of settlers' sense of humor.
In 1887, Richard Coulter and George Franklin Huff, both of whom had attained wealth in the local coal industry, saw the possibilities of developing the area as a residential community. Coulter and Huff purchased land from a farmer, John Mace, in 1887, and a community consisting of 413 lots was laid out. The first recorded use of the name "Southwest Greensburg" occurred in 1888, when Coulter and Huff's plan was submitted to the county courthouse.
Southwest Greensburg was incorporated as a borough on November 15, 1890. The first borough election was held on February 17, 1891, in which John Putnam was elected as the borough's first burgess (mayor), together with other borough officials.
From the History section of Southwest Greensburg, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship15
Calvary Chapel
Church · Nondenominational · 0.9 mi
430 East Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg
First Church of God in Christ
Church · Pentecostal · 0.6 mi
302 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries29
Central Westmoreland Career And Technology Center
School · 5.2 mi
240 Arona Road, New Stanton
Healthcare2
Map of Southwest Greensburg
143 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 21°F | 3.3 in | 9.0 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 21°F | 2.2 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 5.6 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 36°F | 3.6 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 71°F | 47°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 51°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 40°F | 3.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 31°F | 3.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 3.8 in | 6.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Pleasant (6 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
Westmoreland County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 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
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- South Greensburg 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Greensburg 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Jeannette 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- New Stanton 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Calumet 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Manor 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- St. Vincent College 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Irwin 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Lawson Heights 8 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Latrobe 9 mi east, about 14 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
- Southwest-greensburg-pennsylvania-veterans-memorial, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greensburg train station, The original uploader was Irteagle102704 at English Wikipedia ., Public domain
- Greensburg-pennsylvania-huff-mansion, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greensburg-pennsylvania-south-penna-avenue-buildings, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greensburg-pennsylvania-courthouse, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sullivan Hall Seton Hill, Luna2130, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westmoreland Museum of American Art 2013, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greensburg-pennsylvania-blessed-sacrament-cathedral, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
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