Clairton, PA

About Clairton

• • Pro Football Hall of Famer, Gene Upshaw, was born in Clairton.
• • Clairton is home to the first municipal swimming pool built in Allegheny County.
• • The steel industry along the Monongahela River spurred Clairton's growth.
• • A local legend says Al Capone once hid out in the area.
• • The 1986 Clairton Coke Works fire caused significant environmental damage.
• • It was named in 1903 for Henry Clair Frick, a prominent industrialist.
• • With approximately 6,181 residents, it's significantly smaller than its peak.
• • Its elevation of 771 feet offers views of the Monongahela Valley.
• • The Clairton Coke Works is the largest coke production facility in North America.
• • A palpable sense of resilience hangs in the air, despite hardships.
• • The Pittsburgh Steelers, a nearby NFL team, won Super Bowl XL in 2006.
• • Clairton High School's football team had a 66-game winning streak.

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