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Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 3,063 · #316 in Pennsylvania
Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania

Sharpsburg is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, 5 miles (8 km) northeast of downtown Pittsburgh, along the Allegheny River. In 1900, nearly 7,000 people lived here; in 1920, the population peaked at just over 8,900 people.

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About Sharpsburg

Set in the western part of Pennsylvania, Sharpsburg is a small town counting 3,063 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Sharpsburg is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.48 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 6,381 residents per square mile.

What Makes Sharpsburg Unique

  • One of 6 places in the US named Sharpsburg — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Sharpsburg

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Sharpsburg

  • Casa Brasil — international
  • Casbah — mediterranean
  • Commonplace Coffee - Voluto (café)
  • Condado Tacos — mexican
  • Delanie's Coffee Shadyside — coffee shop (café)
  • Jambo Grill
  • Joseph Tambellini Restaurant — italian
  • Kahuna — smoothie
  • Minutello's Restaurant and Lounge — italian
  • Muddy Waters Oyster Bar — seafood

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Pittsburgh Glass Center · Museum
  • Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium · Zoo
  • Bayernhof Music Museum · Museum
  • GalleriE CHIZ · Art gallery
  • King Museum · Museum
  • The Aquarium · Aquarium

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Sharpsburg

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)3,063
Rank in state#316 of 1,013
Land area0.48 sq mi
Density6,381/sq mi
Coordinates40.4932, -79.9215

🗺️ Map of Sharpsburg