by Kate Oczypok | | Neighborhoods, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh History, Ross Township
A Brief History of Ross Township Ross Township got its name from prominent Pittsburgh attorney James Ross. He was later a U.S. Senator and personal land lawyer to George Washington. Ross Township’s beginnings started in June 1809, when John McKnight and dozens...
by Kate Oczypok | | Chartiers City, Neighborhoods, Pittsburgh History
Facts about Chartiers City Chartiers (or Chartiers City), was named after Peter Chartier. Chartier was a French and Native American trapper who built a trading post at the mouth of Chartiers Creek in the 1740s. The neighborhood is in the west area of Pittsburgh and...
by Kate Oczypok | | Neighborhoods, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh History, Wall Borough
A Brief History of Wall Borough Wall is a borough with a population of just 580 as of the 2010 census. The neighborhood has a history dating back to the late 1820s. The community is located on the site of a farm that was bought by James Walls. Walls’ farm was on...
by Kate Oczypok | | Neighborhoods, Pittsburgh History, Ridgemont
Facts about Ridgemont Ridgemont is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh’s southwest area. It has five borders, including Westwood to the northwest, West End Valley to the north, as well as Green Tree, Banksville and Beechview. Ridgemont has received a grade of A and its...
by Kate Oczypok | | Neighborhoods, Pittsburgh History, Westwood
Facts about Westwood Westwood is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh’s West End region. Westwood was annexed by the city at three separate times in three separate pieces—1872, 1921 and 1927. Westwood is a mainly quiet and peaceful neighborhood. There are interesting...
by Kate Oczypok | | McDonald, Neighborhoods, Pittsburgh
A Brief History of McDonald The neighborhood was settled by John McDonald in 1775 and was the site of a fort and Indian trading post. McDonald was one of the judges of the Youghiogheny County courts. The McDonald Hotel was the first hotel in neighborhood. The borough...
