McKeesport, Pennsylvania

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McKeesport, Pennsylvania
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McKeesport City Hall, built c.1890
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Nickname: 
Tube City
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Location of McKeesport in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (right) and of Allegheny County in Pennsylvania (left)
Coordinates: 40°20′38″N79°50′56″W / 40.34389°N 79.84889°W / 40.34389; -79.84889
CountryUnited States
State Pennsylvania
County Allegheny
Settled1795
Incorporated (borough)September 3, 1842
Incorporated (city)January 15, 1891
Founded byJohn McKee
Government
  MayorMichael Cherepko (D)
   State House Matthew Gergely (D)
   State Senate Jim Brewster (D)
   U.S. House Summer Lee (D)
Area
[1]
  Total5.44 sq mi (14.10 km2)
  Land5.05 sq mi (13.08 km2)
  Water0.40 sq mi (1.02 km2)
Elevation
760 ft (230 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
  Total17,727
  Density3,510.99/sq mi (1,355.48/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip Code
15132
Area Code 412
FIPS code 42-46256
Waterways
Transit Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Website mckeesport-pa.gov

McKeesport is a city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. A suburb of Pittsburgh, it is situated at the confluence of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers. The population was 17,727 as of the 2020 census.

Contents

History

Early history

David McKee emigrated from Scotland and was the first permanent white settler at the forks of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers, the site of present-day McKeesport, in 1755. Around the time of the French and Indian Wars, George Washington often came to McKeesport to visit his friend, Queen Alliquippa, a Seneca Indian ruler. The Colonial Government granted David McKee exclusive right of ferrage over those rivers on April 3, 1769, called "McKee's Port". [3]

His son, John McKee, an original settler of Philadelphia, built a log cabin at this location. After taking over his father's local river ferry business, he devised a plan for a city to be called McKee's Port in 1795. [4] John set out his proposal in the Pittsburgh Gazette , as part of a program under which new residents could purchase plots of land for $20.00. A lottery was used to distribute the plots to avoid complaints from new land owners concerning "inferior" locations.

19th century

Downtown McKeesport in 1894 The first one hundred years of McKeesport. An historical and statistical description of the city from its inception until its centennial in 1894 (1894) (14782598034).jpg
Downtown McKeesport in 1894

McKeesport, then part of Versailles Township, began to grow in 1830 when mining of the large deposits of bituminous coal in the region began. The first schoolhouse was built in 1832, with James E. Huey as its schoolmaster.[ citation needed ]

McKeesport was incorporated as a borough in 1842, and the city's first steel mill was established in 1851. National Tube Works [5] opened in 1872, and in the years directly following, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, McKeesport was the fastest growing municipality in the nation. [6] Families arrived from other parts of the eastern United States, Italy, Germany, Russia, Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Hungary, with most working at the National Tube Works.

20th century

Bird's-eye view of the National Tube Works in 1888 National Tube Works Company, McKeesport, 1888.jpg
Bird's-eye view of the National Tube Works in 1888

McKeesport rose to national importance during the 1900s as a center for manufacturing steel. In 1899, the National Tube Works Company was consolidated with twenty other pipemaking firms in the northeastern United States to form the National Tube Company. [7] In 1901, the National Tube Company and nine other major American steel companies merged to form U.S. Steel. [8] The city's population continued to grow steadily, reaching a peak of 55,355 in 1940. The subsequent decline since then is attributable to the general economic malaise that descended upon the region when the steelmaking industry moved elsewhere.

On June 23, 1944, an F4 tornado struck the southern part of McKeesport, killing 17 people. Many multiple-story residences collapsed. In all, 88 homes in the city were destroyed, 306 were damaged, and 400 other buildings were damaged or destroyed. [9]

Thirteen years before both faced off in some of the most memorable televised Presidential debates, future presidents (and contemporary U.S. Representatives) Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy met in McKeesport for their first of five debates on April 22, 1947, to debate labor issues related to the Taft-Hartley Act. [10]

On May 21, 1976, downtown McKeesport experienced the largest fire in the city's history, referred to as the "Famous Fire", due to the fire beginning in the "Famous Department Store" on Market and Fifth Streets. The fire destroyed seven downtown structures, heavily damaged more than 12 others, and started fires in at least 10 homes due to hot embers blowing more than a half mile due to heavy gusting winds. Around 1,000 firefighters from more than 40 neighboring fire companies responded to assist, and a contingent of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard were deployed. The McKeesport Daily News reported the next day that "only shells and piles of rubble" remained "where city landmarks once stood." [11] [12]

National Tube closed in the 1980s, along with other U.S. Steel plants in the Mon Valley. The city, with the help of regional development agencies, has conducted efforts to revitalize the former mill sites. [13] [14] [15]

Geography

Jerome Street Bridge crossing the Youghiogheny River JeromeStreetBridge.jpg
Jerome Street Bridge crossing the Youghiogheny River

McKeesport has a total area of 5.4 square miles (14 km2), of which 5.0 square miles (13 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), or 7.06%, is water. [16] McKeesport is located about 12 miles (19 km) upstream, and south, from Pittsburgh, at the confluence of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers. The city is on the Allegheny Plateau, within the ecoregion of the Western Allegheny Plateau. The downtown area is located to the northwest, while the southern and eastern areas of the city are primarily residential.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, McKeesport has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. [17]

Climate data for McKeesport, Pennsylvania
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)39
(4)
40
(4)
51
(11)
63
(17)
71
(22)
80
(27)
84
(29)
83
(28)
76
(24)
64
(18)
53
(12)
42
(6)
62
(17)
Daily mean °F (°C)30
(−1)
31
(−1)
40
(4)
51
(11)
59
(15)
68
(20)
73
(23)
72
(22)
65
(18)
53
(12)
43
(6)
34
(1)
52
(11)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)22
(−6)
22
(−6)
29
(−2)
39
(4)
47
(8)
57
(14)
61
(16)
60
(16)
53
(12)
41
(5)
33
(1)
25
(−4)
41
(5)
Average precipitation inches (mm)2.7
(69)
2.3
(58)
3.2
(81)
3.2
(81)
3.7
(94)
3.8
(97)
3.6
(91)
3.3
(84)
3
(76)
2.3
(58)
2.5
(64)
2.6
(66)
36.1
(920)
Source: Weatherbase [18]

Surrounding and adjacent communities

McKeesport has five land borders, including the Township of North Versailles to the north-northeast, the Borough of White Oak to the east, and Borough of Versailles to the south. The section of the city west of the Monongahela River and Youghiogheny River confluence is bordered by the Borough of Port Vue to the south and the Borough of Glassport to the southwest. The City of Duquesne is located north across the Monongahela River, connected by the McKeesport–Duquesne Bridge, as is Dravosburg and West Mifflin, connected by the W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge. Port Vue, the Borough of Liberty and Elizabeth Township are located across the Youghiogheny River to the west, connected by the 15th Street Bridge.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1850 1,392
1860 2,16655.6%
1870 2,52316.5%
1880 8,212225.5%
1890 20,741152.6%
1900 34,22765.0%
1910 42,69424.7%
1920 46,7819.6%
1930 54,63216.8%
1940 55,3551.3%
1950 51,502−7.0%
1960 45,489−11.7%
1970 37,977−16.5%
1980 31,012−18.3%
1990 26,016−16.1%
2000 24,040−7.6%
2010 19,731−17.9%
2020 17,727−10.2%
Sources: [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [2] [24]

The population has fallen to little more than a third of its wartime high, with the 2010 census recording fewer than twenty thousand residents in contrast to the fifty-five thousand of 1940.

As of the census [22] of 2000, there were 24,040 people, 9,655 households, and 5,976 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,806.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,856.0/km2). There were 11,124 housing units at an average density of 2,224.3 per square mile (858.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 72.40% White, 24.46% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.50% of the population.

There were 9,655 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.7% were married couples living together, 21.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40. For every 100 females, there were 84.8 males; for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,715, and the median income for a family was $31,577. Males had a median income of $27,412 versus $21,977 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,242. About 18.1% of families and 23.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.9% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Culture

McKeesport's population is a diverse mix of races and nationalities. As a celebration of these heritages, McKeesport hosts an annual ethnic food festival and community celebration referred to as International Village. Started in 1960, the three-day festival is one of the Pittsburgh-area's largest and oldest ethnic festivals and features traditional cuisines from Africa, China, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hawaii, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, the Mediterranean, Mexico, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, and Vietnam. [25]

Landmarks

Carnegie Free Library Carnegie Library McKeesport interior 2018c.jpg
Carnegie Free Library

Law, government and politics

Government

McKeesport operates under a home rule charter based on a “Strong Mayor”/Council form of government, adopted in 1974.

Under the Home Rule Charter, the Mayor is elected at large and cannot be a member of the City Council. The Mayor serves as the leader of the City government, and is vested exclusive executive and administrative authority. Under the Home Rule Charter, the Mayor may appoint a Deputy Mayor from among the department executives. [26]

The current mayor of McKeesport is Democrat Michael Cherepko, a former City Councilman and McKeesport Area School District teacher, He was elected in 2011, defeating Independent candidate Raymond Malinchak and was re-elected for a second and third term, commencing in January 2016 and January 2020 respectively. Mayors assume office in the January following election.

Mayor's Committees were first developed in their current form by Michael Cherepko and serve as advisory bodies with no formal powers. The Select Committee on Crime and Violence was formed in 2012, responsible for addressing the problems of crime and violence by utilizing resources and seeking funding for youth and adult initiatives. [27] The McKeesport Message Committee was subsequently developed as a subgroup to promote the city's message of "Respect, Dignity, Hope, and Love" which encourages residents' pride in the city. This subgroup promotes this through community and school engagement and creative marketing. [28] The Mayor's Committee on Community Issues was formed in 2014, responsible for providing dialogue between McKeesport residents, the Mayor's Office and other city departments.

The McKeesport City Council consists of seven individuals elected “at large” for staggered four‐ year terms. A President and Vice President is elected among themselves. The Council acts as the legislative body and is responsible for establishing policy through the adoption of ordinances, resolutions, or motions. Most government action and legislative authority in City government rests with the City Council, as well as the confirmation of certain appointments by the mayor. [26]

Presidential Elections Results [29] [30] [31]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2020 34%2,57364%4,7970.9%73
2016 33%2,41665%4,7742%180
2012 28%2,09371%5,3581%54

Law enforcement

The McKeesport Police Department is one of the largest municipal law enforcement agencies in the region, presently employing 52 sworn officers, and is one of the few departments in Allegheny County with its own detective bureau and traffic division. [32] It operates closely with the Allegheny County Police Department, which provides investigative and forensic services for serious crimes such as homicide and the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office, which provides transport and detention services. Other agencies also provide law enforcement within the city due to overlapping jurisdictions, such as the Port Authority Police Department, McKeesport Area School District, and Penn State Greater Allegheny Police & Public Safety.

Infrastructure

Transportation

PATrain at the McKeesport Transportation Center, 1985 19850603 08 PAT Commuter train, McKeesport, PA (4296102573).jpg
PATrain at the McKeesport Transportation Center, 1985

Pennsylvania Route 148 runs through downtown Mckeesport, ending in south McKeesport at the junction of Route 48. The Yellow Belt follows Route 148 from the east, to the Jerome Street Bridge. Route 148 Truck runs exclusively within McKeesport, following Market Street three blocks to the west of the narrower mainline Route 148. McKeesport is also connected to Route 837 by the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge, the terminus of the Green Belt, providing a direct link to Pittsburgh.

McKeesport is the beginning of the CSX Pittsburgh Subdivision, where it meets the Mon Subdivision. It is also served by the Transtar Union Railroad, which absorbed the McKeesport Connecting Railroad in 2013. [33] [34]

Amtrak also provided intercity rail service via the Capitol Limited between Chicago and Washington, D.C., from 1982 to 1990. [35] The city was formerly served by the PATrain commuter service, known as the "McKeesporter", until 1989.

The city is served by the Pittsburgh Regional Transit intracity and intercity bus network, and Heritage Community Transportation. The McKeesport Transportation Center serves as the primary transit hub of the city, and underwent a $1 million redevelopment in 2017.

Health care

Founded in 1894, UPMC McKeesport offers 216 beds for acute care patients and 56 beds for patients who need skilled nursing care. Located at 1500 Fifth Ave, the hospital joined the UPMC network in April 1998. In addition to an Intensive Care Unit and Cardiac Care Unit, the hospital offers ongoing rehabilitation and educational programs to patients with cardiac, neurologic, and orthopaedic diagnoses. A new, state-of-the-art emergency room opened in December 1999.[ citation needed ]

Notable people

Academia

Actors and broadcasters

Business and industry

Military

Musicians and artists

Sports

Auto racing

Baseball

Basketball

Bullfighting

Football

Politicians and governmental leaders

Writers

McKeesport appears briefly in the Marvel comic Dark Reign: Zodiac#1.

The Netflix series Mindhunter used downtown McKeesport as 1977 Sacramento, California. [38]

See also

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