Sheraden (Pittsburgh)
Sheraden | |
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Neighborhood of Pittsburgh | |
Langley High School | |
Coordinates: 40°27′22″N 80°03′29″W / 40.456°N 80.058°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Pennsylvania |
County | Allegheny County |
City | Pittsburgh |
Area[1] | |
• Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.8 km2) |
Population (2010)[1] | |
• Total | 5,299 |
• Density | 7,700/sq mi (3,000/km2) |
Sheraden is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States.[2] Nearby neighborhoods include Windgap, Chartiers City, Crafton Heights, Esplen, and Elliott.
The neighborhood was named for William Sheraden, a truck farmer and gardener who purchased 122 acres of land to farm. Sheraden's original homestead still stands at 2803 Bergman Street, easily distinguished for the two sycamore trees which grow together to form an arch, a legacy of Sheraden's horticulturalist grandson.[3] Originally incorporated as Sheraden Borough in 1894, it grew quickly and was annexed by the City of Pittsburgh in 1907.[4] Shortly thereafter, the Public School Board of Pittsburgh opened numerous educational facilities around Sheraden, including Langley High School, completed in 1923, which replaced the former borough's Riverview High School.[citation needed]
Sheraden Park includes a swimming pool, tennis courts, ballfields, outdoor basketball courts and picnic and playground areas.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "PGHSNAP 2010 Raw Census Data by Neighborhood". Pittsburgh Department of City Planning PGHSNAP Utility. 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Sheraden". Pittsburgh City Council official website. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
- ↑ http://www.trinitysheraden.com/HistorySheraden.htm
- ↑ http://www.trinitysheraden.com/HistorySheraden.htm
See also
External links
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