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About Baldwin:

Baldwin is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area.

Geography:
Baldwin is located at 40°21'26?N, 79°58'10?W (40.357197, -79.969449)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 15.3 km² (5.9 mi²). 14.9 km² (5.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (2.53%) is water. Its average elevation is 1,214 ft (370 m) above sea level GR3

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 19,999 people, 8,193 households, and 5,776 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,338.2/km² (3,465.5/mi²). There were 8,883 housing units at an average density of 594.4/km² (1,539.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.20% White, 2.42% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 8,193 households out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the borough the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $40,752, and the median income for a family was $48,503. Males had a median income of $39,086 versus $28,458 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $19,918. About 3.9% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

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About Braddock:

The town is named for General Edward Braddock (1695-1755). The Braddock Expedition, particularly his infamous crossing of the Monongahela River on July 9, 1755 at this place led to his own fatal wounding and a sound defeat of his British troops who had been moving against the French at Fort Duquesne. This battle was a key beginning in the French and Indian War. The area surrounding Braddock's Field was originally inhabited by the Delaware Indians, ruled by Queen Allequippa[1]. In 1742, John Frazier and his family established the area at the mouth of Turtle Creek as the first permanent settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains[1]. George Washington visited the area in 1753-1754, and was the site of Braddock's Defeat on July 9, 1755.

Braddock's first industrial facility, a barrel plant, opened in 1850[1], and the borough was incorporated on June 8, 1867[2]. The town and its industrial economy began in 1873, when Andrew Carnegie built the Edgar Thomson Steel Works on the historic site of Braddock's Field. This was the first steel mill using the Bessemer process in America. It continues operations today as a part of the United States Steel Corporation. This era of the town's history is best known from the novel Out of This Furnace by Thomas Bell. The entire water distribution system was rebuilt in 1990-1991 at a cost of $4.7 million resulting in a fine system where only 5% of piped water is "unaccounted-for".

Since 2005, mayor John Fetterman has been focused on attracting new residents to the area from the artistic, urbanist, and creative communities[1].

Geography:
Braddock is located at 40°24'13?N, 79°52'7?W (40.403619, -79.868700)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.7 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (13.85%) is water. Its average elevation is 764 ft (233 m) above sea level GR3

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,912 people, 1,161 households, and 695 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,007.7/km² (5,159.9/mi²). There were 1,624 housing units at an average density of 1,119.7/km² (2,877.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 30.12% White, 66.52% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.69% from other races, and 2.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.

There were 1,161 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 21.4% were married couples living together, 31.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the borough the population was spread out with 31.5% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 84.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.1 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $18,473, and the median income for a family was $20,669. Males had a median income of $26,333 versus $19,867 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $13,135. About 34.4% of families and 35.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 54.4% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.

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About Brentwood:

Brentwood Borough, located approximately six miles from downtown Pittsburgh, was once an integral part of Baldwin Township, and included the villages of Brentwood, Point View, and Whitehall. Today, Brentwood is a borough, an official subdivision of government in Pennsylvania.

Brentwood was formed when a group of citizens in the village of Brentwood banded together and took a set grievances; the lack of sidewalks, sewers, fire protection, police, and a school house, to the Baldwin Township Board of Commissioners. The continuous disregard of these necessities from the Township prompted a group of men from the Village of Brentwood to hold a meeting on January 27, 1915 discuss secession. After considerable discussion, the boundary lines of Brentwood were finalized by the Board of Trade. Building a sidewalk along Brownsville Road was the first official action taken by the Board of Trade. On November 6, 1915 the Quarter Sessions Court of Allegheny County decreed that Brentwood was to officially seceded from Baldwin Township. The proceedings to incorporate were filed on May 15, 1916, creating the Borough of Brentwood.

On December 4, 1915, special elections were held to elect a Burgess, auditors, justices of the peace, high constable, tax collector, assessor, and councilmen. Brentwood’s first burgess was Bernard Kestner, sworn in on December 9, 1915. He served Brentwood for sixteen years. The board met monthly and continued to discuss necessary steps for the structure of the Borough.

Proper education facilities were required. The Court of Common Pleas appointed Brentwood's first school board who took charge of school business in July of 1916, and the first group of teachers were hired that same year in September. Brentwood’s first school was Moore Elementary School, then only a four room school house, which stands today and is still used by children and teachers today. Because Moore was not sufficient in size for all the students in the Borough, Elroy School was built about three-quarters of a mile away toward the City of Pittsburgh, and renovations were completed in 1925 to both schools.

The first Brentwood High school was actually in the basement of Elroy in September and only taught up to and including ninth grade. The high school was newly built in 1932 adjacent to the current Brentwood Park, later; an addition was constructed in 1939 because of the increase in population, and once again in 1959. This renovation included more rooms and a new gymnasium. St. Sylvester School was established in September 1948, but when it began it was only the large church, lunch room, and four class rooms. In the late 1960s, Pennsylvania experienced a consolidation of school districts. Some wanted the Brentwood school district to be folded into the Baldwin-Whitehall district. However, this consolidation was never realized, and in 1972 a new four-story building containing classrooms and an indoor pool was constructed. In the early 1990s the consensus on the School Board was to close close Moore and Elroy schools and consolidate them into an expanded K-through 12th grade facility at the existing High School. An intense community debate on whether to close Moore and Elroy schools ensued with the supporters of preserving and rehabilitating Moore and Elroy prevailing. In 1997, the Board of Directors fully modernized and remodeled Elroy and Moore received two new additional classrooms. The district also built a new academic wing to the front of the 1939 building, and a second gymnasium was placed on the demolished third and fourth floors of the 1972 addition.

Many historical places are found in the Borough of Brentwood.

The Point View Hotel dates back to 1832. General Andrew Jackson spent a night there before he entered the city, while campaigning for the presidency. General Zachary Taylor stopped for a night as well. President James Buchanan and the Honorable Thaddeus Stevens, a United States Senator stayed on two occasions. Not only did the hotel have many guests who were quite important people, but the basement of hotel was a stop on the Underground Railroad during the 1850s. Recently, however The Point View Hotel has been closed and is now due to be demolished.

The John F. Slater Funeral Home formerly the White Hall Tavern was another important place in Brentwood’s History. In the earlier days of Brentwood’s time many city dwellers rode stage coaches on Brownsville Road because this was the only major roadway connecting the cities of Pittsburgh and Brownsville. The White Hall Tavern was just a short walk to the race track which was once on the site of the South Hills Country Club, which is why many people from the city stopped here for relaxation.

The Windsor Hotel another place for relaxation was opened in 1882. Although there was a fire sixteen years later, it was rebuilt and remained a popular place for vacationers.

Lastly, the Davis Farm House was another historical place in Brentwood’s history, although it was gained by the Borough in 1968. The house and grounds became a senior citizens’ recreation center. Much debate was encountered when it was considered being torn down to build a new firehouse and recreation room. It caused great controversy because the senior citizens’ center was considered a historical landmark, but many people believed that a larger fire house was needed. In the end, the fire house was built in place of the senior citizens’ center.

Geography:
Brentwood is located at 40°22'28" North, 79°58'34" West (40.374469, -79.976179)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 3.8 km² (1.5 mi²). 3.8 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. Elevation: 1255 feet Land area: 1.4 square miles

Demographics:
As of the census of 2000, there are 10,466 people, 4,658 households, and 2,762 families residing in the borough. The population density is 2,786.9/km² (7,237.2/mi²). There are 4,895 housing units at an average density of 1,303.4/km² (3,384.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 97.95% White, 0.54% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 4,658 households out of which 26.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% are married couples living together, 11.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% are non-families. 35.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.24 and the average family size is 2.95.

In the borough the population is spread out with
21.2% under the age of 18,
7.8% from 18 to 24,
31.7% from 25 to 44,
21.4% from 45 to 64, and
17.8% who are 65 years of age or older.

The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the borough is $37,013, and the median income for a family is $48,552. Males have a median income of $36,097 versus $29,526 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $20,024. 6.1% of the population and 4.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 7.0% are under the age of 18 and 6.2% are 65 or older

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About Castle Shannon:

The people who colonized Southwestern Pennsylvania were mostly of Scotch-Irish decent and the area that became Castle Shannon was no exception. Land patents to established boundaries were first issued in 1784 and it was stylish to name ones property. Some of these patent names showed religious inclination, as in "Jerusalem" and "Gilead"; the others incorporated the owners name as in "Cool Castle" and Hulse's Walk," David Strawbridge commemorated his Irish roots by naming his farm "Castle Shanahan."

While records of the era are poor, there is a distinct possibility that David Strawbridge was the nephew of Robert Strawbridge, a founder of the Methodist Church in America.

David Strawbridge's farm was mostly along what is currently Poplar Avenue to Castle Shannon Boulevard, then up to Shady Run. He died in 1792, with no male heirs, so his property was left to his only unmarried daughter, Jean. She sold the parcels of the original patent to her sister's families.

Many of the founders are buried in either Bethel Church or St. Clair Cemeteries, as most were Presbyterian. The majority were farmers, who lived on what they grew and used rye as their cash crop. A common feature of each farm was a still, used to make whiskey from the rye for barter. As such, they probably held strong convictions during the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794. Little Saw Mill Run was a thriving stream prior to the current century, powering both a gristmill near Castle Shannon Boulevard and a sawmill at Hamilton School.

At first this area was claimed by both Pennsylvania and Virginia, so each of the founders established their claim by petition whichever state was more convenient. The greater area became known as Lower St. Clair of Washington County, and then was repositioned into Allegheny County in 1797. The local citizens petitioned for years to break away from Lower St. Clair and in 1844 Baldwin Township was formed. Baldwin contained most of the South Hills. With different areas developing their own characteristics by the 1870's this area had become know as the Village of Castle Shannon.

The first of the railroads to connect Castle Shannon to Pittsburgh was completed in 1872, the same year that a Mr. McCully laid out his street plan for the village. This included all the streets named after trees, plus two named as reminders of the Civil War, Union and Columbia. People wishing to buy lots in Castle Shannon came out by way of train to a carnival style raffle.

There were other reasons to take the many trains out to Castle Shannon. Linden Grove was built as an attraction to German picnickers, as were several other groves patronized by various ethnic groups. Wagons with benches met picnickers at the train station and took them to whichever grove catered to their nationality. Greeks traveled to Sleepy Hollow, where a Greek family tenant farmed, Polish picnickers used Adams grove near St. Francis, Lithuanians and Serbians also picnicked along the top of Hamilton Road. A zoological garden was developed by Professor Bagley in the area of Arch Street and the woods beyond it. Arlington Park, now in Mt. Lebanon, was developed as a campground for Methodists throughout Pittsburgh. Edd Hale, with his metal detector, has recently discovered a trail between Arlington Park and the Methodist Church containing artifacts traceable to the nineteenth century.

Coal mining became a major industry in the late nineteenth century, along with a growing floral industry, brought a large wave of immigrants to the area. These immigrants live mostly in company houses built within walking distance to either the mines or the greenhouses. The village grew into a center for shopping and entertainment for the South Hills. There were numerous grocery stores, hotels, a theater department store and more. The First National Bank was founded and was the scene of a fatal robbery in 1917. The need for spirituality was met by the founding of St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church, the United Methodist Church, Emmanuel Lutheran Church and the First Presbyterian Church. The little farming community had grown into a town of it's own.

Geography:
Castle Shannon is located at 40°21'55?N, 80°1'11?W (40.365149, -80.019850)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.2 km² (1.6 mi²), all land.

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 8,556 people, 3,859 households, and 2,288 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,026.7/km² (5,259.8/mi²). There were 4,037 housing units at an average density of 956.3/km² (2,481.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.91% White, 1.34% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.

There were 3,859 households out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the borough the population was spread out with 19.7% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $38,040, and the median income for a family was $48,586. Males had a median income of $33,013 versus $27,907 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $20,518. About 5.0% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

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About Chalfant:

Chalfant is a borough in Allegheny County, in the Pittsburgh metro area.

Geography:
Latitude: 40.41 N, Longitude: 79.84 W
East Pittsburgh borough, PA (0.9 miles ), Turtle Creek borough, PA (1.1 miles ), Forest Hills borough, PA (1.2 miles ), North Braddock borough, PA (1.3 miles ), Wilkins Township, PA (1.3 miles ), Churchill borough, PA (2.0 miles ), Braddock Hills borough, PA (2.0 miles ), Braddock borough, PA (2.1 miles ).

Demopraphics:
Population (year 2000): 870. Estimated population in July 2006: 802 (-7.8% change)

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About Clairton:

Clairton is a thriving community gently nestled between the Monongahela river and Jefferson borough. Its a quick ride to Century III Mall and an easy ride to downtown Pittsburgh. Once known as the Coke Capital of the World, the city was erected in April of 1903. During that time, Wilson, Coal Valley and Peters Creek were not a part of the city. It was a significant part of Washington County.

With a growing population of 8,493, Clairton has maintained the small town feel of comfort and security. It's a town filled with hardworking young professionals, busy families and active senior citizens. Clairton offers affordable housing, a diverse school system, a quaint public library, a vibrant senior citizen center, lively recreation programs and a variety of dynamic churches. Clairton's surprise attraction is a beautiful park filled with green foliage with a large swimming pool, two baseball fields, a basketball court and many picnic and pavilion areas. While the launch of the Montour trail rests near Clairton Coke Works, it stretches nearly 47 miles to Coraopolis. Clairton remains a town that many generations call home.

The Home Rule Charter was placed in referendum on February 3, 1988 and approved April 26, 1988. This charter allows the municipality to be governed by a board consisting of the Mayor, City Manager, and City Council. This will provide a legislative council that will represent the citizens of Clairton while shifting the responsibility from the State Legislature. "This charter was formulated to eliminate the weaknesses and inconsistencies of our present Commission form of government. The charter provides for a legislative Council that represents an equally reapportioned Municipality; a Mayor and a functional, and responsible Municipal Manager. This Home Rule Charter offers the greatest opportunity for well managed and responsible government in our City." So, Clairton voters approved the plan to become a Home Rule Community and held a referendum at the Primary Election on April 26, 1988.

Geography:
Clairton is located at 40°17'47" North, 79°53'14" West (40.296419, -79.887090). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.8 km2 (3.0 mi2). 7.1 km2 (2.8 mi2) of it is land and 0.6 km2 (0.2 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 8.31% water.

Demographics:
As of the census of 2000, there are 8,491 people, 3,710 households, and 2,203 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,187.8/km2 (3,072.3/mi2). There are 4,350 housing units at an average density of 608.5/km2 (1,573.9/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 69.12% White, 28.32% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 2.00% from two or more races. 0.73% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,710 households out of which 23.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.3% are married couples living together, 19.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% are non-families. 36.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.25 and the average family size is 2.92.

In the city the population is spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 83.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 78.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $25,596, and the median income for a family is $31,539. Males have a median income of $29,399 versus $21,743 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,608. 19.5% of the population and 15.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 32.9% of those under the age of 18 and 14.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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About Dravosburg:

The settlement of the Dravosburg area pre-dates the founding of our country. Once, the whole of south-western Pennsylvania was a hunting ground for the migrant tribes of Indians generally known as Lenni Lenape who inhabited the area long before the coming of the white man.

In 1753, George Washington was dispatched to negotiate with the French at Fort LeBouef, and he passed very close to what is now Dravosburg both ways on his journey. It is recorded in his journal, that, on his way back, in late December, he stopped at the cabin of John Frazier at the mouth of Turtle Creek. Frazier is generally acknowledged to the first English settler on the lower Monongahela. He was a blacksmith, gunmaker, and traded with the Indians. He settled at the mouth of Turtle Creek in about 1742 after being ousted from his former home in Venango by the French. While visiting Frazier, Washington was told that Queen Aliquippa, leader of the Indian settlement at what is now McKeesport was insulted that he had not visited her on his trip north, so he made it a point to visit her then. Washington recorded this in his journal:

"I made her a gift of a watch-coat and a bottle of rum, the latter of which
was considered to be much the better present of the two"

Queen Aliquippa was known as a diligent leader, and she posted scouts to keep watch on the rivers. It is likely that at least one of these posts was near where the Irvin Works stands today. Just two years later, General Braddock led his troops across the river at McKeesport, and re-crossed the river just below Kennywood to his ill-fated battle with the French and Indians at what became known as Braddock’s Field.

The growth of Dravosburg, like so many of the other towns along the Monongahela, can be attributed to coal. The hills were rich in coal seams and,
with timber readily available it was relatively easy to build gravity-operated tipples to take the coal to the river bank.

In 1835 William Whigham, son of Thomas Whigham an early pioneer of Mifflin Township, opened a coal mine at the north end of town and operated it until 1856. It is said that on March 22, 1856, Mr. Whigham hauled some of his coal across the river to McKeesport on ice that was four feet thick. William Whigham was also the president of the First National Bank of McKeesport for several years.

The Whighams sold the mine to William Stone, who operated it until his death, when it was taken over by his heirs. During his tenure Mr. Stone named the area Stonesburg. This was on the hillside below what we now call North Hill.

By the turn of the twentieth century, Dravosburg was connected to the rest of the country by river, railroad, and streetcar. The mines and coke ovens were thriving, and boat building and repair flourished along the river. Even though the area had been known as Dravosburg since the late nineteenth century, it was still officially part of Mifflin Township.

On March 31, 1903, Dravosburg was officially incorporated as a borough. The first council meeting was held at the Risher Real Estate Office on May 11th, 1903. After organizing, the first order of business was to hire a policeman, buy a revolver, a mace, and two pairs of handcuffs. It was further ordered that a police station and jail be built on a site just across the railroad tracks from the depot, and that building was completed on June 7th, 1904.

Geography:
Dravosburg is located at 40°21'1?N, 79°53'22?W (40.350219, -79.889391)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (9.73%) is water.

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,015 people, 948 households, and 563 families residing in the borough. The population density was 762.7/km² (1,981.8/mi²). There were 1,021 housing units at an average density of 386.5/km² (1,004.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.71% White, 0.50% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.25% from other races, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.

There were 948 households out of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the borough the population was spread out with 18.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $30,461, and the median income for a family was $39,663. Males had a median income of $30,435 versus $22,232 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $17,264. About 7.5% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.7% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

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About Duquesne:

The borough of Duquesne was settled in 1789. [1] Duquesne was incorporated in 1891. Population in 1900, 9,036; in 1910, 15,727; in 1914 (US estimate), 18,576; in 1920, 19,011; and in 1940, 20, 693.

The City of Duquesne is approximately 13 miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh, PA and covers an area of 1.88 square miles. Duquesne was incorporated as a borough on September 12, 1891 and as a third-class city on January 7, 1918.

The City is PROUD OF OUR HERITAGE...CONFIDENT OF OUR FUTURE. In past years our City housed the famous Duquesne Steel works of the Carnegie Steel Corporation later to become United States Steel Corporation.

Geography:
Duquesne is located at 40°22'12?N, 79°51'3?W (40.369969, -79.850957)GR1. Duquesne is nestled along the Monongahela River approximately 12 miles (19 km) south of Pittsburgh. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3 km² (2.0 mi²). 4.7 km² (1.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (10.84%) is water.

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 7,332 people, 3,179 households, and 1,853 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,555.4/km² (4,035.0/mi²). There were 3,768 housing units at an average density of 799.4/km² (2,073.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 48.92% White, 47.75% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.74% from other races, and 2.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 3,179 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.8% were married couples living together, 27.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 37.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city the population was spread out with 28.3% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 80.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,766, and the median income for a family was $25,898. Males had a median income of $25,046 versus $22,272 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,067. About 31.3% of families and 34.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 52.9% of those under age 18 and 19.7% of those age 65 or over.

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About East McKeesport:

East McKeesport, the East End of McKeesport, was named after the McKee family, pioneers in the area. East McKeesport is located four miles north of the Monongahela River in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It is bounded on three sides by North Versailles and on the north by the borough of Wilmerding. East McKeesport borough, which has an altitude of 1200 feet, is located on a beautiful plateau sandwiched between Turtle Creek, Monongahela, and Youghiolghen valley.

East McKeesport was organized as a borough in 1893. Following the incorporation of the Borough in 1893, some public infrastructure was established and improved. The water system was built and mains were laid on every street. Two school buildings were established with the $7,000 in funding. Many Streets were paved and bricked and the road condition was improved. A number of businesses were also opened in East McKeesport in the following years.

In the 1960's the East McKeesport School District merged with neighboring community to form the East Allegheny School District. The sites of the old schools were replaced by residential buildings.

In recent years East McKeesport has viewed development of the borough. There are voluntary organizations established to help people in the community who are in need of assistance. Meals on Wheels delivers meals at low cost to disabled citizens. Ma's Pantry and Pa's Trading Post make food and clothing available to those in need. The business section on Fifth Avenue has been improved as result of the efforts of the Revitalization Corporation. Nearly a million dollars in grants have made it possible to replace damaged curbs and sidewalks, install decorative light poles, replace street signs, and plant trees. An attractive town clock now stands at the intersection of Argo and Fifth Avenue.

Geography:
East McKeesport is located at 40°23'3?N, 79°48'29?W (40.384223, -79.807924)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²), all land.

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,343 people, 1,078 households, and 636 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,319.6/km² (5,947.9/mi²). There were 1,154 housing units at an average density of 1,142.5/km² (2,929.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.65% White, 2.86% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 1,078 households out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.0% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the borough the population was spread out with 19.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $28,431, and the median income for a family was $38,000. Males had a median income of $31,700 versus $23,182 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $16,695. About 4.8% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

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About Elizabeth:

Elizabeth Township had its origin in the very beginning of our nation. Located in the mainstream of the early exploration and development of the upper Ohio Valley and its tributaries, it has many historical landmarks dating back to the 18th century.

During the 1800's it developed into a thriving farm and coal mining area. Riverboats and dams on the Youghiogheny River produced the coal mining towns of Boston, Greenock, Buena Vista, Frank, Industry, Blythedale, and Smithdale. The central highland section boasted some of the largest and most prosperous farms in the area supplying the Pittsburgh market.

By the end of the 1930's, the coal-mining era was coming to an end. The character of the area began to change. The post World War II building boom saw many of the large farms subdivided into home sites. A public water system, started in the early 1940's was expanded to meet the increasing demands of the home building market. Later, in the early 1960's, a public sewer system was installed.

Today, Elizabeth Township is a growing, residential community. Elizabeth Township is located in the southeastern section of Allegheny County, on the Western Boundary of Westmoreland County. The Youghiogheny River, which runs along the Township's Eastern Boundary, provides the backdrop for a hiking/biking trail that extends North to Pittsburgh and South to Ohiopyle. The river and the trail combine to give Elizabeth Township one of the longest, most scenic natural recreation areas in Western Pennsylvania.

Elizabeth Township provides police protection, street maintenance and street illumination. Water is supplied by Pennsylvania American Water Company Local volunteer fire companies provide fire protection. It is located in Allegheny County, 25 miles Southeast of Down Town Pittsburgh, PA and 20 miles West of Greensburg, PA. The Township covers an area of 22 square miles neighboring Versailles Boro, South Versailles township, Elizabeth Boro, Lincoln Boro, Forward Township, White Oak Boro, City of McKeesport (All in Allegheny County), Rostraver Township, and Sewickley Township (Both in Westmoreland County).

Geography:
Elizabeth is located at 40°16'16?N, 79°53'11?W (40.271189, -79.886347)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²). 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (14.63%) is water.

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,609 people, 681 households, and 422 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,775.0/km² (4,544.8/mi²). There were 758 housing units at an average density of 836.2/km² (2,141.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 94.84% White, 3.60% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.19% Asian, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

Households: There were 681 households out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.98.

Age Distribution: The population was spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 or older. The median age was 40. For every 100 females, there were 82.2 males; for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.1 males.

Income: The median income for a household in the borough was $30,556, and the median income for a family was $36,607. Males had a median income of $28,088 versus $22,350 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $17,618. About 7.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

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About Glassport:

Glassport is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of Pittsburgh and the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers where they form the Ohio river. Glassport lies along the east side of the Monongahela river in the "Mon valley", where many blue-collar municipalities have suffered severe economic decline in the wake of the loss of steel-making throughout the Greater Pittsburgh Area. In 1910, the population of Glassport was 5,540. By 1940, it had risen to 8,748, as of the 2000 census is 4,993.

Glassport has two active fire departments: Citizen's Hose Company #1 and Reliance Hose Company #2. Citizen's Hose Company #1 (CHC #1), also Allegheny County Station 161, was organized in Glassport on March 22, 1901. Although there are few records from the early 1900s, CHC #1 has been a long time member, since at least 1904, of the Western Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association. CHC #1 also belongs to the State of Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association, Allegheny County Firefighters Association, Southwestern Pennsylvania Chief Association, and the Mon-Yough Fire Defense Council. The term Mon-Yough refers to the area surrounding the confluence of the Youghiogheny and Monongahela rivers, just north of Glassport, at McKeesport, Pennsylvania.

Geography:
Glassport is located at 40°19'37?N, 79°53'19?W (40.326919, -79.888693)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.9 km² (1.9 mi²). 4.4 km² (1.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (11.05%) is water

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 4,993 people, 2,187 households, and 1,355 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,147.5/km² (2,968.5/mi²). There were 2,405 housing units at an average density of 552.7/km² (1,429.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.24% White, 0.56% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 2,187 households out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.87.

The population comprised 20.9% under the age of 18; 7.2% from 18 to 24; 26.6% from 25 to 44; 23.1% from 45 to 64; and 22.2% 65 or older (the median age was 42). For every 100 females there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $30,616, and the median income for a family was $37,364. Males had a median income of $35,631 versus $20,440 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $15,035. About 7.4% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

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About Homestead:

Homestead is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, in the "Mon Valley," seven miles (11 km) southeast of downtown Pittsburgh but directly across the river from the city limit line. Settled in 1871, Homestead was chartered in 1880. For most of its first 100 years, Homestead served as the place where one of the world's most productive steel mills existed. About 7,000 men were employed in the plant around the turn of the century in 1900 when the population of Homestead was 12,554 people. The industrious people of Homestead increased their numbers to 18,713 in 1910, and to 20,452 in 1920. In 1940, 19,041 people lived in Homestead. During the early 1940s half the population was displaced as the United States Government added on to the steel mills to have the capacity for armor plating for ships and tanks (preparing for WWII). After the end of World War II, a decline in the steel-making industry of the United States took place. By 1970, it had become well-nigh impossible to obtain employment at the Homestead Works, which was not producing much steel at that time. In 1984 the mill closed and The Homestead Works was demolished, being replaced in 1999 by the Waterfront Shopping/living center

Homestead, PA was originally part of Mifflin Township in Allegheny County, PA. Mifflin Township came into being December 16, 1788. The seven original townships of Allegheny County were Elizabeth, Mifflin, Moon, Pitt, Plum, St. Clair and Versailles.

Geography:
Homestead is located at 40°24'18?N, 79°54'28?W (40.405069, -79.907785)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (11.11%) is water

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,569 people, 1,607 households, and 843 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,417.5/km² (6,281.6/mi²). There were 2,071 housing units at an average density of 1,402.8/km² (3,645.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 42.64% White, 51.30% African American, 0.25% Native American, 2.83% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 2.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 1,607 households out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 23.3% were married couples living together, 24.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.5% were non-families. 42.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the borough the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 80.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.1 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $16,603, and the median income for a family was $28,314. Males had a median income of $25,500 versus $21,559 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $12,690. About 23.0% of families and 26.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.0% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.

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About Liberty:

Liberty, Pennsylvania is located in Allegheny County and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. Zip codes in Liberty include 16930.

Geography:
Liberty is located at 40°19'35?N, 79°51'22?W (40.326302, -79.856101)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 3.9 km² (1.5 mi²). 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (4.00%) is water.

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,670 people, 1,125 households, and 768 families residing in the borough. The population density was 715.9/km² (1,856.7/mi²). There were 1,162 housing units at an average density of 311.6/km² (808.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.98% White, 1.46% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.37% of the population.

There were 1,125 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the borough the population was spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $35,264, and the median income for a family was $42,857. Males had a median income of $35,685 versus $22,304 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $19,491. About 5.6% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

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About Lincoln:

Lincoln is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community was named for President Abraham Lincoln

Geography:
Lincoln is located at 40°17'27?N, 79°51'5?W (40.290939, -79.851303)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 13.0 km² (5.0 mi²). 12.4 km² (4.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (4.57%) is water.

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,218 people, 484 households, and 359 families residing in the borough. The population density was 98.0/km² (253.9/mi²). There were 506 housing units at an average density of 40.7/km² (105.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.77% White, 0.66% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.33% Asian, and 0.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 484 households out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the borough the population was spread out with 19.0% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $43,333. Males had a median income of $35,852 versus $21,131 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $18,447. About 6.9% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

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About McKeesport:

McKeesport is a city located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, at the confluence of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 24,040. It is the 2nd largest city in Allegheny County behind only Pittsburgh. 55,355 people lived in McKeesport in 1940. The decrease in the population is attributable to the general economic malaise which descended onto the region when the steel-making industry moved elsewhere.

Settled in 1795 and named in honor of John McKee, its founder, McKeesport remained a village until 1830 when coal mining began in the district. Large deposits of bituminous coal existed.

McKeesport was incorporated as a borough in 1842 and as a city in 1891. Population in 1900, 34,227; in 1910, 42,694; in 1914 (US estimate), 45,965; and in 1920, 45,975. The major employer was the National Tube Works, which fashioned iron pipes, and which once employed 10,000 men. McKeesport is the site of the first G. C. Murphy 5 and 10 cents store.

Geography:
McKeesport is located at 40°20'38" North, 79°50'56" West (40.343919, -79.848844). Pittsburgh is about 15 miles (c 24km) to the north where the Monongahela river ends.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.9 km2 (5.4 mi2). 12.9 km2 (5.0 mi2) of it is land and 1.0 km2 (0.4 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 7.06% water

Demographics:
As of the census of 2000, there are 24,040 people, 9,655 households, and 5,976 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,856.4/km2 (4,806.9/mi2). There are 11,124 housing units at an average density of 859.0/km2 (2,224.3/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 72.40% White, 24.46% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. 1.50% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 9,655 households out of which 28.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.7% are married couples living together, 21.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% are non-families. 33.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 3.01.

In the city the population is spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 76.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $23,715, and the median income for a family is $31,577. Males have a median income of $27,412 versus $21,977 for females. The per capita income for the city is $13,242. 23.0% of the population and 18.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 35.9% of those under the age of 18 and 12.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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About Munhall:

Munhall is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania on the west bank of the Monongahela river, eight miles (13 km) south of the confluence of the Monongahela and the Allegheny rivers where the Ohio river begins. It abuts Homestead, therefore it is possible to stand still with one foot being in Homestead and the other foot being in Munhall. A large part of the Homestead Works of the Carnegie Steel Company existed in Munhall. Steel products were the only items made in Munhall in 1910 when 5,185 people lived here. In 1940, 13,900 people lived in Munhall. The population was 12,264 at the 2000 census. Munhall, along with the boroughs of Homestead and West Homestead, are served by the Steel Valley School District.

The Homestead Library was built by Andrew Carnegie in Munhall. It has been restored and modernized during the last quarter of a century. New electrical lighting has been installed; computers for the use of visitors have been installed. There is also an indoor pool, basketball courts, and other recreational activities inside.

Geography:
Munhall is located at 40°23'28?N, 79°54'4?W (40.391202, -79.901221)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 6.3 km² (2.4 mi²). 6.0 km² (2.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (4.55%) is water.

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 12,264 people, 5,364 households, and 3,239 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,049.9/km² (5,311.2/mi²). There were 5,780 housing units at an average density of 966.1/km² (2,503.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 94.78% White, 3.38% African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 5,364 households out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the borough the population was spread out with 20.7% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $32,832, and the median income for a family was $41,847. Males had a median income of $32,202 versus $24,029 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $18,052. About 9.7% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

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About North Braddock:

North Braddock is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. North Braddock was organized from a part of Braddock Township in 1897.

Geography:
North Braddock is located at 40°24'18?N, 79°51'23?W (40.405025, -79.856500)GR1. It occupies a slope of terrain between Braddock, which touches the Monongahela river, and East Pittsburgh, which occupies the highest ground. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²). 4.0 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (3.75%) is water

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 6,410 people, 2,631 households, and 1,681 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,607.1/km² (4,155.5/mi²). There were 3,250 housing units at an average density of 814.8/km² (2,106.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 61.70% White, 35.30% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.

There were 2,631 households out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.0% were married couples living together, 23.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the borough the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $24,335, and the median income for a family was $30,473. Males had a median income of $30,960 versus $22,281 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $14,076. About 18.0% of families and 22.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.4% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

The population in 1900 was 6,535; in 1910, 11,824; and in 1920, 14,928.

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About North Versailles:

North Versailles (pronunciation: north ver-SAYLS n??? v??se?lz) is a first class township and coextensive census-designated place in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. North Versailles Township was formed September 18, 1869 by a division of (the original) Versailles Township into North and South Versailles Townships. Versailles Township was one of the original seven townships of Allegheny County formed in 1788 from Westmoreland County. Additionally, the land which encompasses the present day North Versailles Township was disputed territory between Pennsylvania and Virginia which claimed the area as part of Yohogania County of the District of West Augusta.

The territory designated in 1788 as Versailles Township now contains the townships of North Versailles and South Versailles; the boroughs of White Oak, East McKeesport, Wall, Versailles, and portions of Wilmerding and Trafford; as well as the major portion (excluding 10th ward) of the City of McKeesport.

North Versailles was further divided with the formation of the boroughs of East McKeesport (1893), Wall (1904), and portions of the boroughs of Wilmerding (1890) and Trafford (1904). The section of Wilmerding on the north side of Turtle Creek was originally part of the former Patton Township and the majority of Trafford is situated in Westmoreland County. An area of North Versailles (Allequippa Grove later known as North McKeesport and Highland Grove) was also annexed by the City of McKeesport.

Early villages and population centers in North Versailles included Port Perry, Saltsburgh and Allequippa Grove along the Monongahela River; Pleasant Hill near to what is now East McKeesport; Point Pleasant located near the present intersections of Route 30 and McKee and Naser Roads; and Stewart's Station, Spring Hill, Mosside Station, Wall Station, and Wilmerding Station along Turtle Creek, a tributary of the Monongahela River.

Geography:
North Versailles is located at 40°22'49?N, 79°48'37?W (40.380219, -79.810178)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 21.4 km² (8.3 mi²). 21.0 km² (8.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (1.93%) is water.

Photo of the George Westinghouse Bridge at the western terminus of North Versailles Township.North Versailles borders the Monongahela River to the west, Turtle Creek to the west and north, North Huntington, Westmoreland County to the east, and the City of McKeesport and the borough of White Oak to the south. The township surrounds East McKeesport, Wilmerding, and Wall.

The Lincoln Highway, US Route 30 traverses North Versailles and on its western border crosses the Turtle Creek valley via the George Westinghouse Bridge into East Pittsburgh.

Other highways in the township include: PA 48 (Jack's Run Road/Mosside Blvd -- the Orange Belt) and PA 148 (Fifth Avenue Extension -- the Yellow Belt). In addition to Routes 48 and 148, Greensburg Pike Section 2 and the East Pittsburgh McKeesport Blvd. provide access to the Tri Boro Expressway.

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 11,125 people, 4,933 households, and 3,102 families residing in the township. The population density was 529.6/km² (1,371.9/mi²). There were 5,227 housing units at an average density of 248.8/km² (644.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 87.81% White, 9.77% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.

There were 4,933 households out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the township the population was spread out with 19.9% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $30,617, and the median income for a family was $38,145. Males had a median income of $31,389 versus $25,451 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,991. About 8.5% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

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About Pleasant Hills:

Pleasant Hills is a small densly populated community. It covers only 2.3 square miles and is home to a population of about 12,000 people. Pleasant Hills, although considered a residential community, has a little bit of everything. It has two major highways that carry almost 100,000 vehicles a day through town. Many of these vehicles are trucks hauling all types of chemicals and freight. There is also a railway system that quietly passes through town near our Industrial Park area of Terence Drive and Old Curry Hollow Road. Pleasant Hills has several large commercial districts, healthcare facilities, and is home to high-rise apartment buildings and over 2500 homes. This variety of target protection types requires that the emergency services be ready and prepared for just about any type of incident. Pleasant Hills Fire Company works closely with Borough Officials, Police, EMS and surrounding communities to assure that the residents are protected with the best equipment, training, and personnel possible.

Geography:
Pleasant Hills is located at 40°19'56?N, 79°57'38?W (40.332219, -79.960488)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 7.0 km² (2.7 mi²), all land

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 8,397 people, 3,422 households, and 2,405 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,191.9/km² (3,084.8/mi²). There were 3,572 housing units at an average density of 507.0/km² (1,312.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.05% White, 1.31% African American, 0.05% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.36% of the population.

There were 3,422 households out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the borough, the population was spread out with 22.0% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $50,289, and the median income for a family was $60,752. Males had a median income of $44,300 versus $31,881 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $25,083. About 2.5% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

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About Port Vue:

ORIGIN OF BOROUGH: In 1891, the approximately 500 residents of what became Port Vue decided to separate from Lincoln Township and create a new borough. They met in a schoolhouse on the old Edmundson farm and first thought of naming the borough Grandview. However, because of the beautiful view of the port that McKeesport had on the Youghiogheny River, they agreed on Port Vue instead.

Geography:
The Borough of Port Vue is located along the Youghiogheny River near its confluence with the more navigable Monongahela River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (3.54%) is water.

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 4,228 people, 1,826 households, and 1,194 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,484.0/km² (3,858.4/mi²). There were 1,940 housing units at an average density of 680.9/km² (1,770.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.75% White, 0.69% African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.02% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.

There were 1,826 households out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the borough the population was spread out with 20.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $31,509, and the median income for a family was $37,318. Males had a median income of $31,680 versus $23,203 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $16,065. About 7.7% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

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About Rankin:

Rankin is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 8 miles (13 km) south of Pittsburgh on the Monongahela river. Early in the 20th Century, Rankin specialized in manufacturing steel and wire goods. The community was named for John (or Thomas) Rankin, settler

Geography:
Rankin is located at 40°24'40?N, 79°52'44?W (40.411069, -79.878884)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (12.00%) is water.

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,315 people, 1,002 households, and 603 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,031.4/km² (5,299.5/mi²). There were 1,126 housing units at an average density of 988.1/km² (2,577.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 27.99% White, 69.33% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 1.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 1,002 households out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 20.5% were married couples living together, 34.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the borough the population was spread out with 32.7% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 68.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 59.7 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $13,832, and the median income for a family was $18,625. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,302 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $9,946. About 40.2% of families and 45.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 66.8% of those under age 18 and 27.5% of those age 65 or over.

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About South Versailles Township:

South Versailles Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. Also known as Coulterville, Pennsylvania. Originally made up of the villages of Coulterville, Alpsville and Emblem.

Geography:
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.2 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (12.24%) is water.

Demographics:
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 351 people, 151 households, and 107 families residing in the township. The population density was 157.6/km² (407.6/mi²). There were 162 housing units at an average density of 72.7/km² (188.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28% of the population.

There were 151 households out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the township the population was spread out with 18.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $22,292 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,414. About 5.8% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

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About Swissvale:

Swissvale is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, nine miles (14 km) east of downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. George Westinghouse, the President of Westinghouse Air Brake Company, erected Union Switch and Signal there and maintained that facility in Swissvale which provided employment for the residents. Named after John Swisshelm (1752-1838), who owned a farm where the town is located. John Swisshelm served under General George Washington in the Revolutionary War, and fought at Valley Forge. John Swisshelm married Mary Elizabeth Miller, and they had many children. Their Son, James Swisshelm, married Jane Grey Cannon, noted abolitionist and political activist. The village of Swisshelm Park, is named after Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm

Geography:
Swissvale is located at 40°25'20?N, 79°53'10?W (40.422304, -79.886185)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 3.3 km² (1.3 mi²). 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (4.76%) is water.

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 9,653 people, 4,679 households, and 2,390 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,105.9/km² (8,052.0/mi²). There were 5,097 housing units at an average density of 1,640.0/km² (4,251.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 74.45% White, 22.14% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.91% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population.

There were 4,679 households out of which 21.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.0% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.9% were non-families. 42.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the borough the population was spread out with 20.0% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.0 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $31,523, and the median income for a family was $35,929. Males had a median income of $29,333 versus $25,184 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $19,216. About 14.1% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

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About Turtle Creek:

Turtle Creek is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 12 miles (19 km ) southeast of Pittsburgh. In 1900, 3,262 people lived here; in 1910, 4,995 people lived here, and in 1940, 9,805 people lived in Turtle Creek. The population was 6,076 at the 2000 census. George Westinghouse gave life to the place by constructing a manufacturing plant nearby. Turtle Creek takes its name from a small stream that flows into the Monongahela River. Before white settlers arrived, there was a small village of Native Americans living there from the Turtle Clan of the Iroquois Nation.

Geography:
Turtle Creek is located at 40°24'29?N, 79°49'18?W (40.408018, -79.821802)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²), all land

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 6,076 people, 2,717 households, and 1,516 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,393.8/km² (6,205.2/mi²). There were 2,969 housing units at an average density of 1,169.7/km² (3,032.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 92.71% White, 5.17% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.

There were 2,717 households out of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.7% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.2% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the borough the population was spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 81.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $30,057, and the median income for a family was $43,975. Males had a median income of $28,859 versus $23,581 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $17,552. About 10.5% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.

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About Versailles:

Versailles is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,724 at the 2000 census. Despite being named after the extraordinary Palace of Versailles, the name of the borough is almost universally pronounced ver-sales by residents of the area.

Geography:
Versailles is located at 40°19'1?N, 79°50'0?W (40.316869, -79.833414).GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.4 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (9.26%) is water.

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,724 people, 852 households, and 442 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,358.4/km² (3,511.1/mi²). There were 937 housing units at an average density of 738.3/km² (1,908.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.88% White, 2.55% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 852 households out of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.1% were non-families. 42.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the borough the population was spread out with 17.1% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 26.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 80.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $24,552, and the median income for a family was $36,184. Males had a median income of $29,242 versus $24,464 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $15,889. About 10.2% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.9% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.

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About Wall:

Wall Borough is located at the site of a farm purchased by James Walls in 1829. The property, on the south bank of Turtle Creek, was passed to James' sons Henry and John Walls, who lived in a log cabin near the heart of present-day Wall. A station on the Pennsylvania Railroad opened in the early 1840's, which was named "Walls' Station" in honor of the Walls family. Eventually, the name of the station and the town that grew up around it was shortened to "Wall Station." Henry and John Walls sold their property to their cousin Francis Walls, also known as "Frank Wall," who developed the property around the station.

The town around Wall Station was incorporated in 1904 as "Wall Borough." The borough grew rapidly during the first half of the twentieth century due to a freight depot of the Pennsylvania Railroad that was located at Wall. The population and economic vitality of the borough declined during the second half of the twentieth century as the railroad industry was eclipsed by the airline and trucking industries.

Geography:
Wall is located at 40°23'36?N, 79°47'16?W (40.393468, -79.787692)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²), all land.

Demograhics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 727 people, 324 households, and 197 families residing in the borough. The population density was 637.9/km² (1,641.0/mi²). There were 363 housing units at an average density of 318.5/km² (819.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.25% White, 2.06% African American, 0.14% Asian, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28% of the population.

There were 324 households out of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the borough the population was spread out with 19.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $26,595, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $25,500 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $14,720. About 10.7% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.0% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

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About West Elizabeth:

The ground on which West Elizabeth is built had its period of pioneer occupancy, and it is a matter of tradition that at an early period the entire tract was traded for a side-saddle. Very early it had its ferry landing where, doubtless, the next development would be a little cluster of buildings. This was in the lower end of the present town, for it is well established that from early times the ferry proceeded across from what is no Elizabeth’s Market Street to that which became West Elizabeth’s Ferry Street. But the remainder of that which is now West Elizabeth continued to be farm land much longer than was the case with the river bottom land across the stream from it. It had in succession its boat building and coal producing periods, and was essentially a river town for many years. The ferry landing became also the wharf where steamboats landed through the period of packet activity.

The highway from Elizabeth to Pittsburgh was one the very early ones of the region. Leaving the ferry, it seems first to have proceed down along the river some miles before veering from it to the left, to cut across for a much shorter passage than by continuing to follow the stream. But soon travel from the ferry was boldly skirting up to the left, along the face of a steep hillside and over the summit for a more direct course across the valley of Peters Creek. That old road is still in use locally, but more modern ones of better grade and construction have superseded it for through travel.

Geography:
West Elizabeth is located at 40°16'22?N, 79°53'42?W (40.272901, -79.894918)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (27.59%) is water.

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 565 people, 247 households, and 153 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,090.7/km² (2,764.6/mi²). There were 279 housing units at an average density of 538.6/km² (1,365.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.29% White, 0.18% African American, 0.35% Asian, and 0.18% from two or more races.

There were 247 households out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the borough the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $26,339, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $36,667 versus $19,712 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $14,687. About 9.4% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.1% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

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About West Homestead:

West Homestead is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Pittsburgh, on the Monongahela River. Heavy industries associated with nearby steel mills had existed here. Established were axle works, brickworks, and manufactories of machinery, car wheels, etc. In 1910, 3,009 people lived in west Homestead.

Geography:
West Homestead is located at 40°23'40?N, 79°54'55?W (40.394369, -79.915224)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.4 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (9.90%) is water.

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,197 people, 956 households, and 623 families residing in the borough. The population density was 932.2/km² (2,408.9/mi²). There were 1,106 housing units at an average density of 469.3/km² (1,212.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 89.53% White, 8.83% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 956 households out of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the borough the population was spread out with 21.0% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $33,309, and the median income for a family was $44,338. Males had a median income of $35,033 versus $27,700 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $17,327. About 9.2% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.6% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

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About West Mifflin:

The Borough of West Mifflin, PA is located about 9 miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh. The Borough is 14.35 square miles in area.

Geography:
West Mifflin is located at latitude 40.363N/longitude -79.866W. It is 8.7 miles from Pittsburgh. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 37.3 km² (14.4 mi²). 36.7 km² (14.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (1.80%) is water.

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 22,464 people, 9,509 households, and 6,475 families residing in the borough. The population density was 612.5/km² (1,586.2/mi²). There were 9,966 housing units at an average density of 271.7/km² (703.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 89.64% White, 8.85% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 9,509 households out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the borough the population was spread out with 21.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $36,130, and the median income for a family was $46,192. Males had a median income of $36,984 versus $26,529 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $18,140. About 8.8% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

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About Whitaker:

Whitaker is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States and is three miles upriver from Pittsburgh. The population was 1,338 at the 2000 census.

Geography:
Whitaker is located at 40°23'58?N, 79°53'12?W (40.399376, -79.886627).GR1 According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (11.76%) is water.

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,338 people, 560 households, and 384 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,722.0/km² (4,427.0/mi²). There were 620 housing units at an average density of 797.9/km² (2,051.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 93.65% White, 5.01% African American, 0.60% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 560 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the borough the population was spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $34,239, and the median income for a family was $39,250. Males had a median income of $29,152 versus $23,409 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $19,910. About 11.9% of families and 14.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.6% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

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About Whitehall:

Whitehall is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 14,444 at the 2000 census.

Geography:
Whitehall is located at 40°21'37?N, 79°59'11?W (40.360292, -79.986271)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 8.5 km² (3.3 mi²), all land.

Demographics:
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,444 people, 6,294 households, and 3,958 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,700.3/km² (4,397.8/mi²). There were 6,519 housing units at an average density of 767.4/km² (1,984.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.60% White, 1.42% African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population.

There were 6,294 households out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the borough the population was spread out with 19.4% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $45,111, and the median income for a family was $60,371. Males had a median income of $42,658 versus $31,167 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $24,730. 6.4% of the population and 2.9% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 5.7% are under the age of 18 and 7.2% are 65 or older.

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About White Oak:

White Oak is a borough in Allegheny County, in the Pittsburgh metro area.

Geography:
White Oak is located at 40°20'42?N, 79°48'48?W (40.344869, -79.813202).GR1 According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 17.4 km² (6.7 mi²). 17.3 km² (6.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.45%) is water.

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 8,437 people, 3,678 households, and 2,390 families residing in the borough. The population density was 488.4/km² (1,265.4/mi²). There were 3,821 housing units at an average density of 221.2/km² (573.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.20% White, 1.86% African American, 0.01% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 3,678 households out of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the borough the population was spread out with 17.8% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $38,046, and the median income for a family was $47,019. Males had a median income of $37,761 versus $27,378 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $20,775. About 4.0% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

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About Wilmerding:

Wilmerding is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,145 at the 2000 census. It is located 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Pittsburgh, Pa. At the start of the twentieth century, it had extensive foundries and machine shops of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company. In 1900, the population stood at 4,179 people; in 1910, it stood at 6,133. 5,662 residents were counted in 1940. Wilmerding is only a stone's throw from Turtle Creek, which takes its name from a small stream that flows past both places.

Geography:
Wilmerding is located at 40°23'40?N, 79°48'31?W (40.394538, -79.808576)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.2 km² (0.4 mi²), all land

Demographics:
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,145 people, 1,032 households, and 509 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,840.4/km² (4,789.7/mi²). There were 1,199 housing units at an average density of 1,028.7/km² (2,677.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 91.33% White, 6.34% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.

There were 1,032 households out of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.8% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.6% were non-families. 45.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the borough the population was spread out with 20.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.5 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $24,811, and the median income for a family was $31,667. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $14,330. About 12.2% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.