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Local businesses build community 17 miles from Pittsburgh
An old boxcar with wood paneling serving hot dogs and hamburgers sits beside a railroad crossing sign on South 3rd Street in Elizabeth, 17 miles from Pittsburgh. Occasionally, residents may encounter a baby goat or a calf near the local diner from the owner’s farm. Local restaurants and retail locations run by residents are common in Elizabeth, as are old buildings and homes converted into storefronts. Simply You Soap & Candle Co. has sold its candles and lotions out of an old train station that was built in 1889. Local businesses in the downtown area of Elizabeth businesses give back to the community through engaging events like a farmers market and parades.
Simply You Soap & Candle Company is the perfect place to pick up a gift in Elizabeth.
Come in and enjoy yourself at Firewhistle Brewing in Elizabeth.
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Homemade meals in vintage buildings
The scent of shea butter wafts from the wick of a candle labeled Breathe. The flame is blown out, and the wax is poured onto an outstretched hand to be used as lotion. Lotion candles are one of the many hand-made products sold by Simply You Soap & Candle Co. Operating out of an old train station, the location sells head-to-toe products and then some, offering candles and pet products as well. Another family-owned self-care retailer, Snowy’s Chocolates Espresso & Ice Cream, started as a food truck and then transitioned to selling chocolates and other sweet treats in a brick-and-mortar location on South 2nd Avenue. Café One Eleven is a new breakfast and lunch eatery that serves American diner food. Rockwell’s Red Lion Restaurant, located in an old bank, serves patrons jumbo lump crab meat on warm bread and Reubens on rye beside brick walls and an open fireplace. Residents visit Fellini’s Pizzeria, a chain pizza joint, for a pizza or a hoagie. Burgers and hotdogs are purchased from Elizabeth Express Kitchen Car, an old boxcar, and a staple in the community. A popular local watering hole, Market Street Saloon, is where residents can chat, drink, and play pool. Residents purchase groceries at the nearby Giant Eagle Supermarket.
If you want great food and service come to Rockwell's Red Lion Restaurant in Elizabeth.
Meet up with friends at Cafe One Eleven in Elizabeth.
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Small businesses sponsor big events
“The Farmers Market started during COVID with five or six vendors,” says Cheryl McNulty, co-owner with Steve and Stephanie Ziacan of Simply You Candles & Soap. “It’s now grown to almost fifty.” Plum Street is blocked off every second Saturday for the Farmers Market from May through October. Residents may connect with local vendors and every product is handmade or homegrown. In April, dogs dressed as sharks or hot dogs parade down Plum Street. Candelore’s Barking Beauties, a local shop now spread throughout Pennsylvania, sponsors the event, and prizes for the best costume are handed out. To kick off the holiday season, the small businesses in the area host Light-Up Elizabeth Borough, featuring dance performances, a holiday market and horse-drawn carriages from Caustelot Farms. Residents attending religious services visit The First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, Anglican Church of the Transfiguration, Iglesia Cristiana Cristo la unica Esperanza and other houses of worship in the area.
Get a prime vendor spot at Plum Street Saturday Morning Market next to the river in Elizabeth.
Make new friends at Plum Street Saturday Morning Market in Elizabeth.
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SAP program at Elizabeth Forward High School
“One of the things people move here for,” says Janna Sandleitner, Realtor with Realty Association. “Is the school district.” The Elizabeth Forward School District serves the area, which receives an A-minus from Niche and is listed as one of the best districts in the Pittsburgh area. Children may attend William Penn Elementary School and Elizabeth Forward Middle School. Students advance to Elizabeth Forward Senior High School. All three schools receive a B-plus. Elizabeth Forward has a Student Assistance Program to help students struggling with personal problems. SAP uses counseling services and other outside agencies to give students the care and attention they need to succeed.
Elizabeth Forward High School prepares students of Elizabeth for the real world.
Elizabeth Forward Middle School is the cornerstone of the Elizabeth community.
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Single-family homes starting at $50,000
Homes are built on hilly terrain surrounded by thick trees on medium, manicured lots with trimmed hedges. There are no sidewalks in the residential areas of Elizabeth. Instead, lawns meet the edge of wide roadways. Foursquare, ranch and French Provincial-style homes range from $50,000 to $200,000, with multifamily homes ranging from $100,000 to $200,000.
You can find the home style that fits you in Elizabeth.
Elizabeth has French Provincial style homes in the neighborhood.
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Fishing in Monongahela River and Youghiogheny River
Elizabeth Riverfront Park borders the area and has a dock for boats on the Monongahela River. Anglers may catch bass, catfish, bluegill, and other freshwater fish. Kayaking, canoeing and boating on the river are also popular pastimes. Another location for fishing and kayaking is the Youghiogheny River, which cuts through neighboring Elizabeth Township. Residents watch the sunset from the open green space at Duke Park, which has a covered picnic table and a playground.
See if the fish are biting at Elizabeth Riverfront Park.
Shoot some hoops at Duke Park.
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Commuters use Route 51
Route 51 cuts through the area, and residents may catch the bus on 3rd Street to Downtown Pittsburgh. There are sidewalks Downtown Elizabeth, and residents may visit various shops and restaurants on foot.
You can find PRT bus stops in Elizabeth that will take you where you need to go.
Elizabeth is a town that is full of history that goes back hundreds of years.
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Important to know
Elizabeth is bordered by the Monongahela River, and flooding may occur during heavy rainfall. This area receives 41 inches of rain and 40 inches of snow annually.
You have everything that you need right here in Elizabeth.
Take your boat out on the river and enjoy a view of Elizabeth from the water.
Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom ranch home nestled in the peaceful Lincoln Boro. Surrounded by mature trees, this property offers a sense of seclusion and privacy. The home boasts a host of recent updates, including a new roof, floors, furnace, water heater, and updated electric. With two lots included in the sale, there's plenty of room for parking large vehicles or recreational
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Very well maintained and spacious 3 bedroom apartment for rent. Apartment is on 2nd floor of office building at 125 Rock Run Rd. Private entrance from large deck. Laundry area inside apartment. Includes gas stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. Parking available in office building parking lot. Living room/dining room 26x13, kitchen 18x10, MBR 15x14, 2nd Br 13x11 & 3rd Br 13x11. Available July 15,
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