Wexford, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wexford, Pennsylvania
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Wexford Volunteer Fire Company Station 228 on Chapel Drive
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 Wexford, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Municipality | Franklin Park, McCandless, Pine, Marshall |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
15090
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| Area code(s) | 412, 724, 878 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1191197 |
Wexford is a cool place in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. It's not one big town, but a community spread across a few smaller areas. These include Franklin Park, McCandless, Pine Township, and Marshall Township. Wexford got its name from County Wexford in Ireland. In 2005, Money magazine even called it one of the best places to live!
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History of Wexford
Wexford has an interesting past. In 1998, its phone area code changed from 412 to 724. This happened because Wexford is close to Cranberry Township. Cranberry Township was growing very fast at the time.
Road Improvements in Wexford
The Wexford area is always growing, with new neighborhoods appearing. To help with more cars on the road, U.S. Route 19 was made bigger in 2012. This road goes through the "flats" of Wexford. Before, it had four lanes, but turning left was hard due to heavy traffic. Adding a center turn lane made driving much easier for everyone.
Parks and Fun in Wexford
Right next to Wexford, you'll find North Park. This park is a huge plus for the community! It has tons of things to do outdoors.
Activities at North Park
- Many trails for hiking and biking.
- A 5-mile paved path for running around the lake.
- Lots of picnic areas for outdoor events.
- An outdoor ice rink for winter fun.
- A golf course for sports lovers.
- Special parks for dogs.
- Many playgrounds for younger kids.
- A C.O.P.E. course for adventure.
- Local restaurants and shops nearby.
North Park Lake Project
The lake in North Park got a big makeover between 2009 and 2012. Workers cleaned out the bottom of the lake and fixed up its edges. This made the lake even better for everyone to enjoy.
Education in Wexford
Wexford is home to several great schools. Students in the area have many choices for their education.
Schools in the Wexford Area
- North Allegheny Senior High School
- Seelos Academy
- Marshall Middle School
- Eden Christian Academy
- Wexford Elementary School
- Vincentian Academy
Famous People from Wexford
Many talented people have lived in Wexford! Here are some of them:
- Christina Aguilera: A famous singer and actress who won many Grammy Awards. She lived here when she was younger.
- Charlie Batch: A former professional football player for the Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Bobby Grier: A civil rights hero and a football star for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
- James Harrison: A strong linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Jake Herbert: A top wrestler who won a silver medal at the World Championships in 2009. He also wrestled for the USA in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
- Cameron Heyward: A defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Cy Hungerford: A longtime cartoonist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette newspaper.
- Meghan Klingenberg: A soccer player who won the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup with the United States women's national soccer team.
- Bradley C. Livezey: An expert on birds at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
- Jeffrey McLaughlin: An Olympic medalist in rowing in 1988 and 1992.
- Frank Nicotero: A funny comedian.
- John Smiley: A former pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team.
- Dan Smyers: One half of the popular country music duo Dan + Shay.
- Mike Wagner: A Super Bowl champion defensive back for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Bob Walk: A former Major League Baseball pitcher and a long-time announcer for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
