Why Ellwood City?

Ellwood City is a borough in both Beaver and Lawrence Counties in Pennsylvania, in the United States. Ellwood City is 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Pittsburgh and some 8 miles (13 km) south by southeast of New Castle. In the past, Ellwood City sustained many light industries such as steel-tube mills, steel-car works, building-stone and limestone quarries, foundries and machine shops, coal-mining, etc. In 1910, 2,243 people lived in Ellwood City, 3,902 lived there in 1920, and 12,329 lived there in 1940. The population of the Ellwood City Borough was 8,688 at the 2000 census and 7,921 at the 2010 census.

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Ellwood City Demographics Report (PDF)

Location, Location, Location.

Ellwood City is in the crux of Lawrence, Beaver, and Butler Counties. It is under 40 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh proper, and Youngstown, Ohio. Ellwood is close to area-favorite shopping attractions such as the Grove City Premium Outlets and Cranberry Township. Also nearby are the historic villages of Harmony and Volant. Going farther out, our town is a few hours’ drive from Cleveland, OH, Erie, PA, and Morgantown, WV. Ellwood City is a central hub for retail, travel, and industry.

Strong Sense of Community.

Ellwood City is a safe neighborhood with a “hometown” feel. We have 24/7 police and fire support to the surrounding communities. Ellwood City is a community where you know your neighbors and celebrate the town’s history. Weekly book clubs in the library and the annual Storytelling Festival enrich the minds of our residents. In the summer, there are weekly concerts in our Community Plaza and weekly Farmers’ Markets downtown. The annual Arts, Crafts, Food, & Entertainment festival draws vendors and visitors form a wide area. Our residents band together to celebrate and stick up for each other in times of need.

Rich in History.

Ellwood City has over 125 years of history based in industry and community enrichment. The first seamless tubing factory in the United States was based in Ellwood City and quickly made bicycles a more popular mode of transportation and leisure. Our town was also home to Rock Point Park, a trolley park that was one of the largest in the state during the early 20^th Century.  Ellwood is also home of the first after prom party in 1947 and the first live cable TV broadcast of a local governmental meeting in 1967. In its heart, Ellwood City makes history in its care for its citizens.

Ample Outdoor Recreation.

Ellwood City is seated in between the Beaver River, the Slippery Rock Creek, and the Connoquenessing Creek. As such there is ample opportunity for canoeing, rafting, and kayaking. The Ellwood City area is home to hundreds of acres of dedicated park land. From Ewing Park and its nature trail, to Roger’s Memorial Park and its baseball field, to nearby Brush Creek Park its bike trails, there is always something to do. McConnell’s Mill State Park is also a short drive from downtown with miles of hiking trails and one of the state’s historic covered bridges. We also have a widely used sports complex, including a swimming pool, tennis courts, and track.  Enough to keep a family busy for lots of nice weathered weekends.

Local Accommodations

Local hotels and bed & breakfasts offer a variety of accommodation options for travelers, including day-to-day reservations and long-term options for those visiting or working in Ellwood City and the surrounding area.

Super 8 Beaver Falls
7099 Big Beaver Blvd.
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
724-843-9300

Transit

Bus service to and from Ellwood City is offered through the New Castle Area Transit Authority. Buses run Monday through Saturday. Full fares are $2.00. Fares within Ellwood City are $.75. Seniors ride FREE except for the morning hour of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and the evening hour of 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Colleges/Universities

Geneva College, located in Beaver Falls, offers a liberal arts education in a Christ-based environment.

Westminster College, located in New Wilmington, PA offers a liberal undergraduate and graduate courses.

Trade Schools

Erie Business Center South
170 Cascade Blvd.
New Castle, PA 16101

Elementary Schools

Perry Lower Intermediate School
724-758-9458

Private Schools

Portersville Christian School
343 East Portersville Road
Portersville, PA 16051
724-368-8787

Churches

Christ Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
325 Spring Avenue
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-4563

Dayspring Prayer & Praise Fellowship
Inter-Denominational
P.O. Box 656
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-8447

First Baptist Church
Baptist
220 Fountain Avenue
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-5248

Jehovah’s Witness
Jehovah’s Witness
317 Route 288
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-6673

Love Hope Baptist Church
400 Wayne Avenue
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-4587

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Baptist
3601 State Route 488
Fombell, PA 16123
(724) 368-8022

Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Old Pittsburgh Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-8892

Trinity Lutheran Church
Lutheran
Second & Spring Avenues
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-6892