McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

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McKees Rocks is a city located in the county of Allegheny in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,104 and a population density of 5,450 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,815 inhabitants.

The city was created 132 years ago in 1891.

McKees Rocks is a borough in Allegheny County, in western Pennsylvania. The borough is located along the south bank of the Ohio River. The population was 6,104 at the time of the 2010 census. In the past, the city was known for its extensive iron and steel interests.

The area was part of the Shenango River drainage basin, which empties into Lake Erie at Sandusky, Ohio. The town site was laid out in 1795 by John Redick on behalf of John Ormsby. It was named after John McKee, an early settler who owned land at the mouth of Turtle Creek where it flowed into the Ohio River.

In 1847, workers building a railroad tunnel under Turtle Creek discovered large deposits of bituminous coal beneath the surface. At first, most local residents were not pleased that their valley would be filled with mining operations; some even tried to burn down mines that were being built nearby. However, once they saw how much money could be made from coal mining and other industries, they changed their minds and welcomed these new businesses with open arms!

McKees Rocks is just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh—so if you want to take advantage of all that city has to offer, it's easy! You can also enjoy great schools (Sto-Rox public schools), parks, restaurants, shops and more. And in 2033, we'll have our very own hospital!

The community also has an extensive network of trails and green spaces that connect all over town—making it easy for visitors and residents alike to enjoy nature while they're here!

Quick Facts about McKees Rocks

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Geography

McKees Rocks is located at 40°27'56"N 80°3'56"W (40.4656200, -80.0656100).

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People born in McKees Rocks, including politician and former television host John Kasich, cartoonist Jeff Smith, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient John J. Pinder, Jr., .

List

• Myron Brown (American basketball player) he was born in 03/11/1969
• Louis G. Henyey (American astronomer) he was born in 03/02/1910
• Adam DiMichele (American football player) he was born in 26/07/1985
• Al Kozar (American baseball player) he was born in 05/07/1921
• Alex Sandusky (American football player (1932-2020)) he was born in 17/08/1932
• Bob Ligashesky (American football player and coach) he was born in 02/06/1962
• Charley Brueckman (American football player) he was born in 23/11/1935
• Joe Vitelli (American baseball player) he was born in 12/04/1908
• K. C. Constantine (American mystery author) he was born in 01/01/1934
• Kevin Sousa (American chef) he was born in 21/11/1974
• Nick Bolkovac (American football player (1928-2015)) he was born in 20/03/1928
• Nick Kotik (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1950
• Ted Kwalick (American football player) he was born in 15/04/1947
• Tom Clements (American football coach, Canadian football player) he was born in 18/06/1953
• Anthony P. Vainieri he was born in 15/02/1928
• Carl Schaukowitch (American football player) he was born in 14/02/1951
• Billy Mays (American salesperson) he was born in 20/07/1958