Pittsburgh & Southwestern Pennsylvania
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
City
The birthplace of the banana split and Rolling Rock
Latrobe is a city in Westmoreland County about 40 miles east of Pittsburgh. It is known as the birthplace of the banana split and of Rolling Rock beer, and it remains a manufacturing center with a compact downtown and a strong high school sports tradition.
History & Local Character
Founded in 1852 as a railroad town, Latrobe grew around the Latrobe Steel works. The banana split was popularized locally in 1904, and Rolling Rock was brewed here from 1939 until 2006.
Housing & Real Estate
Latrobe offers older singles and twins at affordable prices, with suburban development in surrounding Unity and Derry townships.
Restaurants & Shopping
Ligonier Street and the downtown core host diners, pizzerias and family restaurants, with a growing craft-beer presence.
Schools & Education
Greater Latrobe School District serves the city.
Parks & Recreation
Legion Keener Park, the Latrobe Memorial Stadium area and nearby Linn Run State Park provide recreation.
Transportation & Accessibility
Route 30 and Route 981 serve the city, and Amtrak's Pennsylvanian stops in Latrobe. Westmoreland Transit provides local bus service.
Local Businesses
Specialty manufacturing, healthcare and downtown retail make up the local economy, with several longstanding family businesses.
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Nearby Attractions
- Linn Run State Park
- Laurel Ridge State Park
- Latrobe Art Center
- Arnold Palmer Birthplace
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Affordable housing and cost of living
- Amtrak service
- Route 30 access
- Strong local identity and institutions
Considerations
- Limited retail variety
- Aging infrastructure
- Winter weather on nearby ridges
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Latrobe famous for?
Latrobe is known as the birthplace of the banana split, the original home of Rolling Rock beer and the hometown of golfer Arnold Palmer.
Does Amtrak serve Latrobe?
Yes. Amtrak's Pennsylvanian stops at Latrobe on its route between Pittsburgh and New York.