Edgewood, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Edgewood, Pennsylvania
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Edgewood's municipal building with its World War I memorial in the foreground
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Location in Allegheny County and the state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Incorporated | 1888-12-01 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,145 |
| • Density | 5,348.64/sq mi (2,065.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15218
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| Area code(s) | 412 |
| FIPS code | 42-22520 |
Edgewood is a small town, also known as a borough, located right next to the big city of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, USA. In 2020, about 3,145 people lived here. It's a friendly community in Allegheny County.
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Edgewood's Story: A Look Back
Edgewood became an official town on December 1, 1888. It has many important historical places. These places help tell the story of the town.
Historic Buildings and Places
- The Edgewood Borough Building is where the town's government works. It also houses the police and fire services.
- The First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood is a beautiful old church.
- The Edgewood Community House is a busy place. It has the CC Mellor Memorial Library and the Edgewood Club.
- Memorial Park and Koenig Community Field are great places for outdoor activities.
- The Edgewood Primary School has taught many students over the years. It used to be a school for all ages. Now it teaches kids from kindergarten to sixth grade.
- There is also a historic train station.
- The Gardner-Bailey House is so important it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
For over 100 years, a big factory called Union Switch & Signal was in Edgewood. It closed in 1986. Now, that same spot is a shopping center called Edgewood Towne Centre. It opened in 1990.
Where is Edgewood?
Edgewood is located in Pennsylvania at coordinates 40°25′55″N 79°53′4″W / 40.43194°N 79.88444°W. It's a small area, about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Neighboring Communities
Edgewood shares its borders with several other towns and a part of Pittsburgh.
- To the north is Wilkinsburg.
- To the east and southeast is Braddock Hills.
- To the south and west is Swissvale.
- To the northwest is the Regent Square neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
Who Lives in Edgewood?
The number of people living in Edgewood changes over time. Here's a quick look at the population from past years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 218 | — | |
| 1890 | 616 | 182.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,139 | 84.9% | |
| 1910 | 2,596 | 127.9% | |
| 1920 | 3,181 | 22.5% | |
| 1930 | 4,821 | 51.6% | |
| 1940 | 4,697 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 5,292 | 12.7% | |
| 1960 | 5,124 | −3.2% | |
| 1970 | 5,138 | 0.3% | |
| 1980 | 4,382 | −14.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,581 | −18.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,311 | −7.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,118 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,145 | 0.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 3,118 people living in Edgewood. Most people identified as White (85.1%). Other groups included Black or African American (9.3%), Asian (2.6%), and American Indian and Alaska Native (0.3%). About 2.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Edgewood
Students in Edgewood attend schools that are part of the Woodland Hills School District.
Famous People from Edgewood
Many notable people have connections to Edgewood.
- Frances Arnold: A scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2018.
- David Conrad: A well-known actor.
- Willard Rockwell: A successful businessman.
- James L. Swauger: An archaeologist who studied ancient cultures.
- Jane Grey Swisshelm: An important figure who fought against slavery and for women's rights.
- George Westinghouse: A famous inventor.
See also
In Spanish: Edgewood (condado de Allegheny, Pensilvania) para niños
