Herrs Island

Herrs Island, also known as Washington's Landing, is an island in the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is officially considered part of the Troy Hill neighborhood.

Photo: VitaleBaby, Public domain.

Type: Island
Description: river island in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Also known as: “Herr’s Island” and “Washington’s Landing”

Places of Interest

Highlights include 31st Street Bridge and Saint Anthony’s Chapel.

31st Street Bridge

Bridge

Photo: VitaleBaby, Public domain.

The William Raymond Prom Memorial Bridge, commonly known as the 31st Street Bridge, is an arch bridge that carries vehicular traffic across the Allegheny River between the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of Troy Hill and the Strip District.

Saint Anthony’s Chapel

Church

Photo: Leepaxton, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Saint Anthony's Chapel is a Catholic chapel in the Troy Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and is notable for its vast collection of relics.

The Clemente Museum

Museum

Photo: Minnaert, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Clemente Museum is an American museum honoring Roberto Clemente, the Major League Baseball right fielder of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Hall of Famer.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Troy Hill and Lawrenceville.

Troy Hill

Neighborhood

Photo: Psoupp, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Troy Hill is a neighborhood on Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's North Side. It has a zip code of 15212, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 1.

Lawrenceville

Neighborhood

Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.

Lawrenceville is one of the largest neighborhood areas in Pittsburgh in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is located northeast of downtown, and like many of the city's riverfront neighborhoods, it has an industrial past.

Hill District

Neighborhood

The Hill District is a grouping of historically African American neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Beginning in the years leading up to World War I, "the Hill" was the cultural center of black life in the city and a major center of jazz.

Herrs Island

Categories: neighborhood, river island, and landform
Location: Allegheny County, Pittsburgh Region, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
View on OpenStreetMap

Latitude

40.46535° or 40° 27′ 55″ north

Longitude

-79.97644° or 79° 58′ 35″ west

Elevation

738 feet (225 metres)

Open location code

87G2F28F+4C

GeoNames ID

5193339

Wikidata ID

Q7971580

This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.

We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Herrs Island from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Cebuano to French—“Herrs Island” goes by many names.

Cebuano: “Herrs Island”
Dutch: “Washington’s Landing”
French: “Washington’s Landing”

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Herrs Island”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Spring Garden and Polish Hill.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Thrity-First Street Bridge and Voegtly Cemetery.

Allegheny County: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Pittsburgh, Oakland, Downtown Pittsburgh, and West Mifflin.

Curious Places to Discover

Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.