White Oak, Pennsylvania
White Oak is a borough of 7,468 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in June 24, 1948.
Why visit White Oak
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 31 places to eat and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Boston Bridge, Fifteenth Avenue Bridge, Andrew and Jennie McFarlane House and Bowman Homestead.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in White Oak
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About White Oak
White Oak is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,630 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. White Oak was named for a stand of white oak trees near the original town site.
From the Wikipedia article White Oak, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Fifteenth Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
McKeesport Connecting Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 3.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Bridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
P&LE Liberty Boro Bridge
Bridge · 2.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
P&LE McKeesport Bridge
Bridge · 4.0 mi
Railroad bridge in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks14
Andrew and Jennie McFarlane House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
House in North Huntingdon Township, Pennsylvania
Bowman Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Carnegie Free Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Library in McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Fullerton Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Hotel in Pennsylvania, United States of America
George Westinghouse Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Concrete arch bridge over Turtle Creek
Jerome Street Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Bridge in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States
McKeesport National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
1891 bank building in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, USA; built for now defunct bank that was acquired in 1973 first by Western Pennsylvania...
Sewickley Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Westinghouse Air Brake Company General Office Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic building in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania, United States
Spaceballs The Museum and Gift Shop
Museum · 2.1 mi
3539 Bevan Road, North Versailles
"By appointment only"
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes31
Broad Street Bistro
Restaurant · American, Bar And Grill · 2.5 mi
1025 Broad Street, North Versailles
Mo 12:00-02:00; Tu-Th 14:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Bishop's Pizza III
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.5 mi
1416 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles
19 more on the map.
History
White Oak was originally part of Versailles Township (one of the original townships of Allegheny County). In that era it was the site of Fort Reburn, a place of refuge for early settlers.
On March 21, 1948, a petition requesting the formation of White Oak Borough was submitted to the County Court. On June 24, 1948, Judge Russell H. Adams signed the decree of incorporation of the new borough. The first borough building was located at 860 Maple Street inside the old Bowery School.
From the History section of White Oak, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship31
First Methodist Episcopal Church of McKeesport
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Annunciation of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.8 mi
1128 Summit Street, White Oak
East Suburban Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 2.1 mi
1209 Luehm Avenue, North Versailles
Bridge City Church-White Oak
Church · Nondenominational · 0.4 mi
3001 Jacks Run Road, White Oak
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
200 Leger Road, Irwin
Sampson's Mills Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.1 mi
1665 Lincoln Way, White Oak
St. Angela Marici Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
2701 Kelly Street, White Oak
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries57
Healthcare6
Map of White Oak
182 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 28°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 38°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 74°F | 47°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 57°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 61°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 42°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mckeesport (3 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, 7 miles away.
- Greenock 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Versailles 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- McKeesport 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- East McKeesport 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Duquesne 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Trafford 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Liberty 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Port Vue 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- East Pittsburgh 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Glassport 5 mi west, 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
- WEDO Studio, Generic1139, CC BY 3.0
- FULLERTON INN, WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PA, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sewickley Manor Pa 2011-a, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carnegie Library McKeesport 2018b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Methodist Episcopal Church of McKeesport, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Larimer, Sr House-0160, Matthew Newberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Boston Bridge 2014, Jz7641, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BARGE ON THE MONONGAHELA RIVER SHOWS EFFECTS OF POLLUTION CAUSED BY AN OIL SPILL AT THE DUQUESNE WORKS OF THE UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION AT DUQUESNE, PENNSYLVANIA, NEAR PITTSBURGH. THE SPILL..., John L. Alexandrowicz, Public domain
- St Mary's German Church interior December 1987, Djyueng, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge deck, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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