Uniontown

Uniontown is a city in southwestern Pennsylvania in the United States, set at the base of Chestnut Ridge. Brick buildings from different centuries line the streets downtown, while residential neighborhoods spread across the surrounding hills.

Henry Beeson, a Quaker settler, founded the town on July 4, 1776, naming it Union as a sign of hope during the American Revolution. Coal mining and coke production transformed it into an industrial center in the late 19th century with a growing population.

The name Union came from Henry Beeson's wish for unity among the American colonies during the Revolutionary period. The town grew as a trading hub along the National Road, which guided travelers and settlers heading west.

The downtown area can be explored on foot, with shops and restaurants along Main Street and surrounding roads. Several parks offer green spaces for resting, while visitor centers provide information about the region.

The town served as a shelter along the Underground Railroad, a network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom. A marker on East Main Street now recalls this role in the resistance against slavery.

Location: Fayette County

Inception: 1776

Elevation above the sea: 304 m

GPS coordinates: 39.90000,-79.72444

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:33