Sheraden is a
neighborhood
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that is located in the West End of
Pittsburgh
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, Pennsylvania, United States.
Nearby neighborhoods include
Windgap,
Chartiers City,
Crafton Heights,
Esplen, and
Elliott.
History
This neighborhood was named for William Sheraden, a settler who gave land for the construction of a railroad depot in exchange for the naming rights. Sheraden's
original homestead still stands at 2803 Bergman Street, easily distinguished by the two sycamore trees which grew together to form an arch, a legacy of Sheraden's horticulturalist grandson.
Originally incorporated as Sheraden Borough in 1894, this town grew quickly and was annexed by the city of Pittsburgh in 1907.
Shortly thereafter, the Pittsburgh school board opened multiple educational facilities around Sheraden, including Langley High School, which was completed in 1923 and replaced the former borough's Riverview High School.
Sheraden grew to become a hub for Irish and German immigrants to Pittsburgh; however, in the 1970s when suburbia increased in popularity, the Irish and Germans moved from Sheraden into Robinson and Crafton. Most of the Irish schoolchildren went to Holy Innocents grade school, which is currently closed along with its parish. Holy Innocents also had a high school.
Education
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Pittsburgh Public Schools is the public school district serving the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and adjacent Mount Oliver, Pennsylvania. As of the 2021–2022 school year, the district operates 54 schools with 4,192 employees (2,070 teach ...
operates public schools.
Stevens Elementary School previously served Sheraden.
Recreation
McGonigle Park
This park, located at the end of Allendale Street, features a baseball diamond, batting cage, basketball court, playground, and swing set. Behind the baseball field is a hill that connects to the Chartiers City neighborhood (with beautiful views of the Chartiers Creek).
Mutual Parklet
This small parklet, located on Mutual Street, hosts a basketball hoop, playground, and swing set.
Sheraden Park
Sheraden Park includes a
swimming pool
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,
tennis courts
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, ballfields, outdoor
basketball court
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s and
picnic
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and
playground
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areas.
[
Sheraden Skate Park]
This park, located off of Tuxedo Street, features structures for individuals to use skateboards on.
See also
* List of Pittsburgh neighborhoods
This is a list of 90 neighborhoods in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Generally neighborhood development followed ward boundaries, although the City Planning Commission has defined some neighborhood areas. The map of neighb ...
References
External links
Interactive Pittsburgh neighborhoods map
{{Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh