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Stowe Township
Neighborhoods & Areas

Our Communities

Stowe Township is made up of several distinct neighborhoods, each with its own history, character, and identity. From long-established residential areas to historic industrial-era communities, each section contributes to the overall story of the Township.

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Neighborhoods of Stowe Township

Stowe Township is home to a variety of neighborhoods that developed over time through residential growth, industry, and community change. Each area has its own unique history and identity, reflecting the Township’s long-standing residential roots and regional development patterns.

Island Heights A hillside residential area overlooking Neville Island. Originally farmland owned by the Speer family, the neighborhood developed in stages from the late 1800s through the 1960s and includes streets named for the Speer family legacy.
Pittock A small historic neighborhood near PA-51 Northbound and Fleming Park Bridge. Once home to its own post office established in 1902, Pittock was later incorporated into the McKees Rocks 15136 postal area.
West Park A mixed residential and commercial neighborhood with many structures dating to the 1920s. The area includes historic school sites that served the Stowe School District prior to the Sto-Rox merger.
Pleasant Ridge A residential housing development accessible from McCoy Road.
Presston A small historic duplex community originally built to house workers from the Pressed Steel Car Company.
Norwood A long-established residential neighborhood known for multi-generation families and small 2-story homes. Includes Norwood Park, the former site of Norwood Elementary School.
Palm Acres A residential area located in Kennedy Township with portions of Thorncrest Drive and Barbara Drive falling within Stowe Township jurisdiction.
Hanover Heights A hillside residential area accessed via McCoy Road and surrounding streets, historically associated with the former Fenton School site.