Whitaker, PA

united states

Whitaker is a small riverside borough about 15 miles southeast of Pittsburgh along the Monongahela River. Take I-376 east to Route 837 south, which follows the scenic Mon Valley through several communities. Local commuters use these routes for daily Pittsburgh trips, while visitors typically arrive via the interstate. The area features typical western Pennsylvania terrain with steep hillsides and river valleys. Whitaker's claim to fame is its tiny Carnegie Library, one of the smallest ever funded by Andrew Carnegie.