State Correctional Institution – Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

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State Correctional Institution – Pittsburgh was a low-to-medium security correctional institution, operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, located about five miles west of Downtown Pittsburgh and within city limits. The facility is on the banks of the Ohio River, and is located on 21 acres of land. It was the first prison west of the Atlantic Plain as well as a major Civil War prison in 1863–1864. ()

Coordinates: 40°28'13"N, 80°2'28"W

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North Side (Marshall-Shadeland)Pittsburgh United States

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Day trips

State Correctional Institution – Pittsburgh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bicycle Heaven, Allegheny Observatory, Union Dale Cemetery, Riverview Park.

1.1 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Bicycle Heaven, Pittsburgh
28 min walk • Bicycle Heaven is a unique museum that pedals through the streets of Pittsburgh, United States, offering an extraordinary journey into the world of bicycles. This remarkable haven for cycling enthusiasts and history buffs alike is the largest bicycle museum in the...
1.4 miNE
Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Allegheny Observatory, Pittsburgh
35 min walk • Nestled in the scenic Riverview Park in Pittsburgh, the Allegheny Observatory stands as a beacon of astronomical discovery and education. This historic facility, renowned for its research contributions and public outreach programs, is an integral part of the University...
1 miE
Cemetery
Union Dale Cemetery, Pittsburgh
26 min walk • Union Dale Cemetery is a cemetery at 2200 Brighton Road, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The cemetery is divided into three parts: Division 1, east of Brighton Road and north of Marshall Avenue; Division 2, east of Brighton Road and south of Marshall Avenue; Division 3, west of Brighton Road and south of Island Avenue.
1.4 miNE
Park
Riverview Park, Pittsburgh
35 min walk • Riverview Park is the fourth largest municipal park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The park is located four miles north of Downtown in the neighborhood of Perry North and consists of 251 acres.
0.4 miS
Bridge
Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge, Pittsburgh
12 min walk • The Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge is a steel bridge which crosses the Ohio River at Brunot's Island at the west end of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
1.4 miSE
Harbor
Chateau, Pittsburgh
36 min walk • Chateau is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's North Side area. It has a zip code of 15233, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 6.
0.5 miSE
Church
Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittsburgh
14 min walk • Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church is an Eastern Catholic church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in the city's North Side neighborhood at 1437 Superior Avenue. Today it is best known as the church from which the funeral services of artist Andy Warhol were held in 1987.
0.7 miNW
Bridge
McKees Rocks Bridge, Pittsburgh
17 min walk • The McKees Rocks Bridge is a steel trussed through arch bridge which carries the Blue Belt, Pittsburgh's innermost beltline, across the Ohio River at Brighton Heights and McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, west of the city.
1.6 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh
42 min walk • Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Pittsburgh, is an active parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh. It is known for offering a Sunday evening service of Jazz Vespers.
0.5 miS
Island
Brunot Island, Pittsburgh
14 min walk • Brunot Island is a 129-acre island in the Ohio River. It is officially part of the Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in the United States. It was named for Dr.
1.6 miNE
Neighbourhood
Perry North, Pittsburgh
42 min walk • Perry North is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA's north city area. It lies within zip codes 15212 and 15214, and has representation on Pittsburgh City Council by the council member for District 1.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to State Correctional Institution – Pittsburgh?

Nearby attractions include Marshall-Shadeland, Pittsburgh (11 min walk), Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge, Pittsburgh (12 min walk), Brunot Island, Pittsburgh (14 min walk), Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittsburgh (14 min walk).

How to get to State Correctional Institution – Pittsburgh by public transport?

The nearest stations to State Correctional Institution – Pittsburgh:

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Ohio River Blvd at McKees Rocks Bridge • Lines: 1 (16 min walk)