Wilmerding, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Wilmerding, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Westinghouse Air Brake Company General Office Building in Wilmerding, built in 1890
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Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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Location of Pennsylvania in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,781 |
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2,111 |
| • Density | 4,920.75/sq mi (1,900.96/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Wilmerdinger |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15148
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| Area code(s) | 412 |
| FIPS code | 42-85496 |
Wilmerding is a small town, called a borough, located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of a bigger city called Pittsburgh. In 2020, about 1,781 people lived there. Wilmerding became famous because of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company, which had its main factories and offices there a long time ago. It's right next to another town called Turtle Creek.
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The Story of Wilmerding
Wilmerding has an interesting history, especially because of a famous inventor named George Westinghouse.
How Wilmerding Started
George Westinghouse bought land in the Turtle Creek valley in 1887 and 1888. He wanted a place for his Westinghouse Air Brake Company and other related businesses. Then, he sold the land to a company called the East Pittsburgh Improvement Company. This company was formed in December 1888 and started selling pieces of land in June 1889.
Important Buildings
One of the most important old buildings in Wilmerding is the Westinghouse Air Brake Company General Office Building. It was built between 1889 and 1890 and rebuilt in 1896. A famous architect named Frederick J. Osterling designed it. This building is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's a very important historical site.
Who Wilmerding is Named After
The town of Wilmerding was named after Joanna Wilmerding (Bruce) Negley. She was the wife of William B. Negley, who owned land in the area and was related to Thomas Mellon, a well-known banker.
Becoming an Official Town
Wilmerding officially became a borough on March 8, 1890. The first burgess (which is like a mayor) was T. W. Walsh. He was elected on June 14, 1890.
Where Wilmerding Is Located
Wilmerding is located at coordinates 40.394538 degrees North and -79.808576 degrees West.
Size of the Borough
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough of Wilmerding is about 0.4 square miles (1.1 square kilometers) in total area. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within its borders.
Neighboring Towns
Wilmerding shares its borders with five other communities:
- Monroeville to the northeast
- Wall to the east
- East McKeesport to the south
- North Versailles Township to the southwest
- Turtle Creek to the northwest (you can reach it by crossing the Greensburg Pike/Lincoln Highway Bridge)
Population Facts
The number of people living in Wilmerding has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 419 | — | |
| 1900 | 4,179 | 897.4% | |
| 1910 | 6,133 | 46.8% | |
| 1920 | 6,441 | 5.0% | |
| 1930 | 6,291 | −2.3% | |
| 1940 | 5,662 | −10.0% | |
| 1950 | 5,325 | −6.0% | |
| 1960 | 4,349 | −18.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,218 | −26.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,421 | −24.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,222 | −8.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,145 | −3.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,190 | 2.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,781 | −18.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,111 | −3.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,145 people living in Wilmerding. The population density was about 4,790 people per square mile (1,850 people per square kilometer). The average age of people in Wilmerding in 2000 was 40 years old.
Images for kids
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Bird's-eye view of Wilmerding in 1897 by T. M. Fowler
See also
In Spanish: Wilmerding para niños
