Brownsville, Historical borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
The borough sits at an elevation of 277 meters on the eastern bank of the Monongahela River, 40 miles south of Pittsburgh.
Established in 1785 as a trading post after the defeat of the Iroquois, Brownsville grew into a major transportation center for settlers moving west.
The Flatiron Building Heritage Center maintains exhibits about local history in a preserved 1830s structure that represents early American architecture.
Recent redevelopment projects focus on the downtown area, including new affordable housing for seniors along Market Street.
The Dunlap's Creek Bridge stands as the first cast iron bridge constructed in the United States and continues to serve local traffic.
Location: Fayette County
Inception: 1785
Elevation above the sea: 277 m
Website: http://brownsvilleboro.com
GPS coordinates: 40.02000,-79.88940
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
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Dunlap's Creek Bridge
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Brownsville Bridge
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Peter Colley Tavern and Barn
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Regester Log House
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Oak Hill Estate
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Wallace-Baily Tavern
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Old Main
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Brier Hill
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Molly Fleming House
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California Area Public Library
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Jennings-Gallagher House
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Joseph Dorsey House
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West Brownsville Junction Bridge
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Harrison House
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Springer Farm
5.3 km
Hugh Laughlin House
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Brown-Moore Blacksmith Shop
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Arboreto de la universidad de California en Pensilvania
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National Pike Steam Gas and Horse Association
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