Wexford is an

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, United States. It is a

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in the

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split across the incorporated places of Franklin Park, McCandless, Pine Township and Marshall Township. It is named after

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, Ireland.

History

Unlike most of Allegheny County, Wexford was removed from

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when it was subdivided in 1998, being placed in

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instead. Part of this was because of Wexford's close proximity to

Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania Cranberry Township is a Township (Pennsylvania), township in southwestern Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 33,087 as of the 2020 census. It is one of the fastest-growing areas of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. ...

. The Wexford area is a growing community with subdivisions and neighborhoods constantly increasing. To account for the immense increase in population, in 2012 the county ultimately expanded

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, the road that runs through the "flats", by adding a center turn lane. Before its expansion, the road was four lanes (two each way), and heavy traffic caused significant problems for drivers attempting to perform left turns.

Parks and recreation

Adjacent to Wexford is North Park and North Park lake. This area is a great asset to the community featuring many hiking/biking trails, a 5-mile paved running path around the lake, many pavilions for outdoor events, an outdoor ice rink, a golf course, dog parks, playgrounds, and local restaurants and shops. The lake underwent construction, including dredging and refinishing shorelines, between 2009 and 2012.

Education

Wexford is home to

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, Seelos Academy, Marshall Middle School, Eden Christian Academy, (Wexford) Elementary School, and

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Notable people

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award-winning singer, actress, and pop culture icon; lived in Wexford during her adolescence *

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, former professional football player,

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and

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* Bobby Grier, civil rights icon and

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Champion,

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defender *

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, ornithologist at the

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* Jeffrey McLaughlin, rowing medalist at the

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Olympics,

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Hall of Fame *

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, comedian * John Smiley, former pitcher for the

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. * Dan Smyers, half of country duo

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for the Pittsburgh Steelers *

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References

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