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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Islet
- 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
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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
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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, locality, and landform
- Location: Allegheny County, Pittsburgh Region, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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Latitude
40.46509° or 40° 27′ 54″ northLongitude
-79.9768° or 79° 58′ 37″ westElevation
738 feet (225 metres)Open location code
87G2F28F+27OpenStreetMap ID
way 156594761OpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to French—“Herrs Island” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Herrs Island”
- Dutch: “Washington’s Landing”
- French: “Washington’s Landing”
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Old Rail Tunnel and Spring Garden.
Notable Places Nearby
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