Mckeesport, PA

About Mckeesport

• • George Westinghouse, inventor and entrepreneur, was born in Central Bridge, near McKeesport.
• • The Renziehausen Park Rose Garden, one of Pennsylvania's largest, originated here.
• • Its strategic location at the confluence of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers fueled steel production.
• • An underground city exists beneath the streets, remnants of coal mining operations.
• • The Great Fire of 1891 destroyed much of downtown, leading to significant rebuilding.
• • Named for David McKee, it was incorporated as a borough in 1842.
• • With under 18,000 residents, it is significantly smaller than its peak population.
• • At 748 feet, the elevation offers views of the river valleys.
• • Healthcare and social assistance are dominant employment sectors now.
• • A palpable sense of resilience persists amidst visible economic struggles.
• • Pittsburgh Steelers, a short drive away, won Super Bowl XLIII against Arizona.
• • McKeesport High School football is known for its historic rivalry with nearby Penn-Trafford.

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