1906 Map of Greensburg

About this map

Westmoreland County transitions from its early agricultural roots into a bustling industrial corridor along the Pennsylvania RR in the first decade of the 1900s. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Turtle Creek and Brush Creek, where coal and rail interests began concentrating population in towns like Irwin, Manor, and Greensburg. Farther north, the terrain remains more dispersed, dotted with landmarks like Plum Creek Church and the Hollow Schoolhouse that served rural families before the intensive development of the mid-century. The map captures the significant role of early transportation, showing the Philadelphia Pike and the Westmoreland County Railway (Electric) connecting these mining and manufacturing hubs. This network of rails and pikes facilitated the rapid growth of places like Export and Harrison City, while the presence of the County Home reflects the social infrastructure of the era.