by pittsburghbeautiful | | Allentown, Neighborhoods, Pittsburgh History
Allentown, a borough in the southern part of the City of Pittsburgh, was carved from St. Clair Township . It was originally purchased and settled by Joseph Allen in 1827. Incorporated as Allentown in 1870, it was annexed into the city in 1872. German, Irish, Welsh...
by pittsburghbeautiful | | Allentown, Neighborhoods, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh History
A Brief History of Allentown Allentown is located in Pittsburgh and currently has representation on City Council for District 3. Allentown was taken out of St. Clair Township. Back in 1827, The British Joseph Allen bought land that would eventually become Allentown....