Turtle Creek, Administrative borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Turtle Creek is an administrative borough that covers roughly one square mile and sits southeast of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Its borders meet Wilkins Township and East Pittsburgh on different sides.
Native American nations including the Iroquois settled in this valley long before European colonists arrived in Pennsylvania. The modern borough developed as industrial activity grew in the region during the 1800s and 1900s.
The Vogues, a vocal harmony group, emerged from this community in the 1960s and brought local music to national radio stations. Their success remains part of how residents think about their borough.
The Municipal Building on Monroeville Avenue handles administrative needs and is open during weekday business hours for residents and visitors. You can reach staff there for questions about local services and government matters.
The population grew from a few hundred people in the 1880s to more than ten thousand by the middle of the 1900s. This rapid change reflects how industrial growth transformed the valley and attracted new residents.
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