Posted in Pittsburgh
January 02, 2017
Most People Don’t Know These 9 Super Tiny Towns Near Pittsburgh Exist
Western Pennsylvania’s rolling landscape is dotted with enchanting tiny towns that some Pittsburghers have yet to discover. These tiny towns near Pittsburgh offer a quintessential small town feel that is reminiscent of the America of yesteryear.
Please note: Each town’s population is listed, according to City-Data’s latest statistics. Click here for more information.
Less than 200 Western Pennsylvanians call the tiny town of Foxburg home. Perched on the edge of the Allegheny River, Foxburg offers plenty for visitors to see, including The Allegheny Grille and Foxburg Wine Cellars.
Not far from Ohio River Boulevard, Glenfield boasts 215 residents. The tiny town is within easy driving distance of Ben Avon Heights (another of our tiny towns), Coraopolis, and Sewickley.
Only 25 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, the tiny town of Webster has a population of only 255. Webster is in close proximity to a number of other communities, including Donora, Monessen, and Charleroi.
Approximately 372 people call Ben Avon Heights home. The tiny town overlooking the Ohio River is less than 10 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. The two square mile community features a community park and over 140 residential homes.
Around 428 people live in Rosslyn Farms. The nearly 400 acre community lies only five miles from downtown Pittsburgh and features a community pool, tennis courts, soccer fields, and nearly 200 homes.
Most people likely know Finleyville from the popular Trax Farms. The tiny community consists of approximately 450 residents.
Nestled in Butler County, Valencia spans only .34 square miles and claims 579 residents. Valencia is 25 miles outside of Pittsburgh.
The tiny unincorporated town of Eighty-Four has 657 residents and features such spots as Wright Covered Bridge and Ebenezer Covered Bridge.
Avella, with 804 residents, offers plenty for visitors to see, including Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Pine Bank Covered Bridge, and Wilson Mills Covered Bridge.
These are just nine among many charming tiny towns near Pittsburgh that you might want to visit when you have the hankering to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
