Beaver

Beaver is a borough in Pennsylvania situated where the Beaver and Ohio Rivers meet, about 30 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. The area spans roughly 1.1 square miles and includes schools and educational facilities that serve local students.

Fort McIntosh, a frontier military post from the Revolutionary War period, once stood at this location until 1788 when the garrison departed. The site then developed into a river settlement and county center.

The Beaver Area Memorial Library serves as a gathering place where residents connect with their community and with learning. This focus on education reflects the long-standing values that shape daily life here.

The borough is readily accessible by car from major routes and offers a compact layout where most places are within walking distance. Plan your visit around daylight hours when schools and community facilities are most active.

Robert Linn served as mayor for more than 50 years, from 1946 onward, making his tenure exceptionally long for a small Pennsylvania borough. This continuous leadership shaped how the community developed over several generations.

Location: Beaver County

Inception: 1792

Elevation above the sea: 241 m

Shares border with: Center Township

Website: http://beaverpa.us

GPS coordinates: 40.69470,-80.30750

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:07