Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Latrobe (/ləˈtroʊb/ lə-TROHB) is a city in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,060 as of the 2020 census. A part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, it is located near Pennsylvania's scenic Chestnut Ridge. Latrobe was incorporated as a borough in 1854, and as a city in 1999. The current mayor is Eric J. Bartels.
Latrobe, Pennsylvania | |
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Looking down Main Street in June 2021 | |
Location of Latrobe in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania | |
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| Coordinates: 40°18′54″N 79°22′52″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Settled | 1852 |
| Incorporated (borough) | May 24, 1854 |
| Incorporated (city) | 1999 |
| Government | |
| • Type | City council |
| • Mayor | Eric J. Bartels |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.32 sq mi (6.00 km2) |
| • Land | 2.32 sq mi (6.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 8,060 |
| • Density | 3,480.14/sq mi (1,343.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 15650 |
| Area code | 724 |
| FIPS code | 42-41680 |
| Website | cityoflatrobe |
Latrobe is the home of the Latrobe Brewery, the original brewer of Rolling Rock beer. Latrobe was the birthplace and childhood home of children's television personality Fred Rogers and former professional golfer Arnold Palmer. The banana split was invented there by David Strickler in 1904. Latrobe is also home to the training camp of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Latrobe was long recognized as the site of the first professional American football game in 1895 until research found an 1892 game with paid players.