Clairton, PA
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About Clairton
- • Pro Football Hall of Famer, Gene Upshaw, was born in Clairton.
- • Clairton is home to the first municipal swimming pool built in Allegheny County.
- • The steel industry along the Monongahela River spurred Clairton's growth.
- • A local legend says Al Capone once hid out in the area.
- • The 1986 Clairton Coke Works fire caused significant environmental damage.
- • It was named in 1903 for Henry Clair Frick, a prominent industrialist.
- • With approximately 6,181 residents, it's significantly smaller than its peak.
- • Its elevation of 771 feet offers views of the Monongahela Valley.
- • The Clairton Coke Works is the largest coke production facility in North America.
- • A palpable sense of resilience hangs in the air, despite hardships.
- • The Pittsburgh Steelers, a nearby NFL team, won Super Bowl XL in 2006.
- • Clairton High School's football team had a 66-game winning streak.