Fifteen municipalities form in the QVCOG. The members are (in alphabetical order)
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Aleppo
http://aleppotownship.com Aleppo Township is 1.63 square miles and is located about 10 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. The Township was incorporated in 1876. Aleppo’s topography and mix of housing styles gives the Township a small town feel while its proximity to I-79 and Ohio River Boulevard allow residents quick and easy access to the city and surrounding conveniences. |
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Avalon
http://www.boroughofavalon.org The Borough of Avalon, located 6 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, is where 4,705 residents call home (Source: 2010 Census). Just .6 square miles nestled along the banks of the Ohio River, Avalon offers many big city amenities. Residents have access to an excellent public transportation system and is conveniently located to State Route 65 and Interstates 79 and 279. |
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Bell Acres
http://bellacresborough.org/ The Borough of Bell Acres is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The population was 1,388 at the 2010 census. Bell Acres was settled around 1808. The area was originally established as Sewickley Township on June 28, 1854. Bell Acres was incorporated as its own borough on March 14, 1960. The community was named after Bell Farms. |
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Bellevue
http://www.bellevuepa.org Bellevue is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, along the Ohio River, adjoining Pittsburgh. The population was 8,370 at the 2010 census. The borough was incorporated in 1867. It is located in the Northgate School District. There is a public park and library, the Andrew Bayne Memorial Library.
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Ben Avon
http://www.benavon.com/ Located along the Ohio River six miles northwest of Downtown Pittsburgh, Ben Avon is a vibrant community built in the past and restored for the future. The population was 1,781 at the 2010 census |
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Edgeworth
http://edgeworthborough.org Edgeworth is located on the northeast bank of the Ohio River. Edgeworth took its name from the Edgeworth Seminary, and that was named in honor of Maria Edgeworth. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,730 people, 644 households, and 510 families residing in the borough. |
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Emsworth
http://www.emsworthborough.com Welcome to Emsworth Borough, we are located just a few miles north of the City of Pittsburgh, just off of Route 65 North. Emsworth Borough is located on land that was originally purchased by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from the heirs of William Penn. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,598 people, 1,153 households, and 642 families residing in the borough.
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Glen Osborne
http://www.glenosborneborough.org Glen Osborne Borough incorporated in 1883 is conveniently located 12 miles north-west of Pittsburgh which can be reached by car within a half an hour. It is a community of 200 homes and 600 citizens, and is a part of the Quaker Valley School District.
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Glenfield
Glenfield is a borough located along the Ohio River. As of the census] of 2000, there were 236 people, 90 households, and 60 families residing in the borough.
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Haysville
The smallest community in the Quaker Valley, Haysville was incorporated in 1902, but its recorded history goes back another century to Captain John Hay. As of the census of 2000, there were 78 people, 36 households, and 21 families residing in the borough.
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Kilbuck Township is a place where residents (population 697 people, Source: 2010 Census) enjoy the rustic charms of a community tucked away in wooded rolling hills, but is close to all the modern amenities, attractions and opportunities a big city has to offer. It offers the best of both worlds, an easy 15-minute drive to the heart of downtown Pittsburgh.
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Located 16 miles north west of Pittsburgh, Leet Township is mostly residential, is 1.48 square miles in size and borders Little Sewickley and Big Sewickley Creek. Part of the Depreciation Lands after the Revolutionary War, Leet Township was established in 1869. Several neighborhoods located in Leet include Fair Oaks, Quaker Heights, Old Sewickley Highlands, and Leet Acres.
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Leetsdale
http://www.leetsdaleboro.net The Borough of Leetsdale is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, approximately 11 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. The Borough was incorporated on March 28, 1904 and has a population or 1,218 according to the 2010 Census. Leetsdale is 1.1 square mile and is home to Quaker Valley High School, Buncher Commerce Park, Leetsdale Industrial Park, Quaker Village Shopping Center, Henle Park, and the Leetsdale High Rise.
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Sewickley Borough
http://www.sewickleyborough.org Sewickley is an Indian word for "Sweet Water" and has a history that dates back to the mid 1700's, with the first written mention of Sewickley dated December 31, 1767. Sewickley is one square mile with a vibrant business district, the Sewickley Valley Hospital, YMCA, Public Library, Community Center, Sweetwater, and numerous churches.
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Sewickley Heights
http://sewickleyheightsboro.com/ Sewickley Heights is a borough on the northern shore of the Ohio River tucked into a diverse landscape known regionally for its hiking and bridle paths. About 15 miles west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sewickley Heights was once the haven for wealthy businessmen from the city. |