We thank the adoption center in West Mifflin from Adoptions From The Heart for kindly sponsoring this article for readers to learn the history of West Mifflin and how it’s grown over centuries of history.
Borough History
West Mifflin is a borough located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, southeast of downtown Pittsburgh. The borough was named after Thomas Mifflin, the 1st Governor of Pennsylvania, who signed the United States Constitution and was also the 1st Quartermaster General of the United States Army.
Striking, West Mifflin has ten land borders, including Lincoln Place, Hays, Munhall, Whitaker, Duquesne, Dravosburg, Jefferson Hills, Pleasant Hills, and Baldwin.
Attractions
Though the borough is known for its majority of residential housing, it is also home to one of the oldest amusement parks in America, called Kennywood Park. The park opened in May of 1899 and was a popular attraction for its trolley park ride.
Since then, the park and moved through a variety of owners and has belonged to Parques Reunidos, an international entertainment company that purchased the amusement park in 2007. Still today, the park offers a variety of 1900s theme structures and rides that have been refurbished for the safety of the guests. It also is one of two amusement parks that is designated as a National Historic Landmark.
School System
West Mifflin offers residents five public schools and four private schools that extend to residents in neighboring boroughs, including Whitaker and Duquesne. Along with the five public schools, there are an additional six elementary schools, four middle schools, two high schools, and 13 preschools.
To learn more about nearby boroughs, visit our upcoming article on The Borough of Homestead, Pennsylvania.
Our Local Office
The West Mifflin adoption center from Adoptions from the Heart is proud to have been one of the first agencies to offer open adoption in Pennsylvania and is happy to answer any questions that prospective parents may have. Contact our local office to learn more.
