Carrick (Pittsburgh) facts for kids
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Carrick
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Neighborhood of Pittsburgh
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Wigman House, built in 1888, on Brownsville Road in Carrick
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| Incorporated | 1904 |
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| • Total | 1.673 sq mi (4.33 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,113 |
| • Density | 6,044.8/sq mi (2,333.9/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
15227, 15210
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Carrick is a neighborhood in the southern part of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It has two main postal codes, 15210 and 15227. Local council members help represent the people living here.
Carrick is located between the South Hills suburbs and downtown Pittsburgh. It has good public transportation options. In the past, Carrick was known for its large mansions and wealthy families. Today, it offers affordable homes and is still a great place for families. Since the early 2000s, many people from Nepal and Bhutan have made Carrick their home.
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Where is Carrick Located?
Carrick is on the southeastern edge of the City of Pittsburgh. It sits on top of a hill west of the Monongahela River. Brownsville Road is the main street that runs through the neighborhood. This part of Brownsville Road is about 2.2 miles (3.5 km) long. It has three different business areas with homes in between them.
Neighboring Areas
Carrick shares its borders with nine other places. These include Pittsburgh neighborhoods like Knoxville and Mt. Oliver to the north. St. Clair is to the northeast, and Overbrook is to the southwest. To the west is Brookline, and Bon Air is to the northwest.
Carrick also borders the boroughs of Mt. Oliver to the north. Baldwin is to the east. Finally, Brentwood is to the south and southeast.
A Look at Carrick's History
Carrick was originally part of a large piece of land given to Major John Ormsby. This gift came from King George III in 1763. It was a reward for Ormsby's service during the French and Indian War. Carrick and Mt. Oliver were once known together as the Ormsby Tract.
This area became known for its coal mines. There was also a glass factory in an area called Crailo, or Spiketown. This was near the Presbyterian Church and Volunteers Field.
In 1853, Dr. John H. O'Brien got permission to open a post office here. He was given the honor of naming it. He chose "Carrick" after his hometown, Carrick-on-Suir, in Ireland. Carrick officially became a borough in 1904. Later, in 1926, the people voted for Carrick to join the City of Pittsburgh. In 1927, it became known as Pittsburgh's 29th Ward.
Parks and Community Places
Carrick has many small parks and playgrounds. It also has the Carnegie Library of Carrick, where you can find books and learn. There's also the historic Phillips Park. This park has walking paths, a disc golf course, a recreation center, and a swimming pool.
Volunteers Field is another great spot. It has a baseball field and a multipurpose athletic field. Carrick is also home to the Emma Lazarus Sensory Garden. Here, you can see the Columbia of Carrick mural by Brian Gonnella.
In 1997, Carrick was recognized as the first "Cool Community" in the northern United States. This award came from the U.S. Department of Energy. A "Cool Community" is a program that recognizes places for planting trees to save energy. Community groups worked together to make homes and businesses more energy-efficient. They also planted trees and flowers. "Green building" ideas were used when renovating Carrick High School.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire has a fire engine, Engine 23, in Carrick. It is a large fire engine. They also have Command Unit 200, which is a special command vehicle.
Schools in Carrick
Students in Carrick attend these schools:
- Carrick High School
- Concord Elementary School
- Roosevelt Elementary School
Places of Worship
Carrick is home to many different places of worship. These include places for Hindu, Roman Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, Jehovah's Witness, Lutheran, and Byzantine Catholic faiths.
