Belle Vernon, PA
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About Belle Vernon
- • Bert Rechichar, an NFL defensive back, was born in Belle Vernon.
- • The historic Coyle Theater, a grand movie palace, was built in Belle Vernon.
- • Its location along the Monongahela River boosted its early industrial growth.
- • Legend says a local ghost haunts the historic Rochdale Hotel.
- • The Great Fire of 1888 devastated a large portion of the town's business district.
- • Named for a prominent local belle, it was officially incorporated in 1868.
- • With 4,000 residents, the population is smaller than it was a century ago.
- • Sitting 748 feet above sea level, it's slightly higher than nearby river towns.
- • Healthcare and social assistance are major employers in the Belle Vernon area.
- • A quiet, nostalgic feeling permeates the air, with echoes of a bygone era.
- • Pittsburgh Steelers are the closest pro team, six-time Super Bowl champions.
- • Belle Vernon Area High School won the state football championship in 1995.
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