Sewickley, Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, US.
Description
Sewickley is a borough in Allegheny County situated along the Ohio River northwest of Pittsburgh. The community features tree-lined streets with homes, parks, and local gathering spaces that shape daily life for residents.
History
The land was granted to Revolutionary War veterans, which prompted settlement growth in the following decades. Over time, the area developed into an established residential community within the expanding region.
Culture
The Sewickley Cemetery, established in 1860, features memorials dedicated to Civil War veterans and Tuskegee Airmen across its extensive grounds.
Practical
The borough sits along a river crossing with a bridge providing access to neighboring communities. Visitors will find a quiet residential setting with convenient proximity to Pittsburgh.
Did you know?
The name comes from Creek language words meaning raccoon town, preserving a Native American connection in its identity. This linguistic heritage remains part of the community's character today.
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Dixmont State Hospital
6.5 km
Sewickley Bridge
463 m
Wilpen Hall
3 km
Coraopolis Bridge
3.6 km
Neville Island Bridge
4.9 km
Dashields Locks and Dam
2.3 km
Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge
7.6 km
Elmridge
3.5 km
Sewickley Public Library
358 m
Nicholas Way House
1.3 km
Coraopolis Armory
2.3 km
Mooncrest Historic District
1.5 km
899 Old Thorn Run Road
2.4 km
David Shields House
2.6 km
United States Post Office-Sewickley Branch
68 m
Becky Thatcher
6.1 km
Joe Walton Stadium
3.2 km
Coraopolis Bridge
3.6 kmDiamond Run Golf Club
7.8 kmScally's Par-3 and Mini Golf
6.6 kmMontour Heights Country Club
3.8 kmMoon Golf Club
6.2 kmFern Hollow Nature Center
3 kmThe Edgeworth Club
1.1 kmGorilla Statue
7 kmStatue, Work of art
4.7 kmStatue, Work of art
4.7 kmWaterfall
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