Allegheny, Pennsylvania

former municipality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Allegheny City (1788–1907) was a Pennsylvania municipality, now known as and part of the modern city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Allegheny City was a right bank municipality located west across the Allegheny River from downtown Pittsburgh, with its southwest border formed by the Ohio River and is known today as the North Side of Pittsburgh. It was annexed by Pittsburgh in 1907.

Allegheny City
The Allegheny Post Office is one of the few remaining structures of Allegheny City's downtown
The Allegheny Post Office is one of the few remaining structures of Allegheny City's downtown
Allegheny City is located in Pennsylvania
Allegheny City
Allegheny City
Allegheny City is located in the United States
Allegheny City
Allegheny City
Coordinates: 40°26′30″N 80°00′00″W / 40.44167°N 80.00000°W / 40.44167; -80.00000
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny
Founded1788
Incorporated (borough)1828
Incorporated (city)1840
Annexed (Pittsburgh)1907
Elevation
1,370 ft (420 m)
Population
 (1900)
129,896
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
15212, 15214, 15233
Area code412

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