North Braddock

North Braddock is an administrative borough southeast of Pittsburgh that sits near the Monongahela River. The community includes residential neighborhoods, historical buildings, and open spaces that line the riverbank.

The Battle of Monongahela in 1755 was a defining moment that shaped the place's identity and name. Later, the establishment of the Edgar Thomson Steel Works in 1875 transformed it into an industrial center.

The name comes from General Edward Braddock, whose defeat in 1755 became a turning point in the region's story. Today you can find places throughout the community that connect people to this shared past.

The borough connects to Pittsburgh through direct public transportation routes that make travel straightforward. It helps to plan your visit ahead, as services run on different schedules depending on the day and time.

A former mansion built in 1791 was later converted into a girls' school and still shapes the local landscape today. This building shows how the place changed from an upper-class residence into an educational institution.

Location: Allegheny County

Inception: April 26, 1897

Website: http://northbraddockborough.com

GPS coordinates: 40.40500,-79.85639

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23