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Murrysville is a home rule municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 21,006 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Murrysville is located at 40°26′5″N 79°39′24″W (40.434828, -79.656724). It is roughly 20 miles east of Pittsburgh on U.S. Route 22, just east of the county line that separates Westmoreland and Allegheny counties. Murrysville is a control city on the sign for eastbound US 22 at the eastern end of I-376 in Monroeville. According to the United States Census Bureau, the municipality had a total area of 36.9 square miles (96 km²), of which, 36.9 square miles (96 km²) of it is land and 0.03% is water.

Among the neighborhoods within Murrysville are Murrysville Heights, Heather Highlands, Franklin Estates, Settlers Ridge (The Ridge), Dunningtown, Newlonsburg, Ringertown, Sardis, and White Valley. Murrysville surrounds but does not include, the Borough of Export, which is a separate municipal entity.

The Haymaker Gas Well in Murrysville was the nation's first commercial natural gas well. For some time, it remained the largest commercial gas well in the world. The well was drilled in 1878, and until a gas pipeline was attached to the well in 1883, approximately 35 million cubic feet of gas a day was released into the atmosphere, resulting in a total of about 60 billion cubic feet of natural gas released into the atmosphere from this single site. Murrysville was described in the first half of the 20th century as being "the center of a district dotted with gas wells, the first of which was bored in 1878; wild speculation in leases precipitated the open conflict known as the 'Haymaker Riots,' named for the speculator killed in one of them."

Murrysville places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The Murrysville Community Center is a hub for fitness activities, offering gym facilities, fitness classes, and recreational programs for residents of all ages. Integrative Health & Wellness Center offers a holistic approach to health and wellness, combining traditional medicine with alternative therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, nutritional counseling, and yoga classes. Fitness Envi is a fitness and wellness center offering personal training, group fitness classes, nutritional guidance, and wellness programs. Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital is a full-service hospital offering a wide range of medical services including emergency care, surgery, maternity services, imaging, and rehabilitation. Forbes Regional Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. UPMC East is a hospital affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), offering advanced medical care including surgery, oncology, cardiology, and imaging services. Planet Fitness provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training.

The top sites in Murrysville, PA include Boyce Park, Kennywood, and Chambers Park. 

Population: 20,724 (2022). Area: 36.84 sq mi (95.41 km²). Elevation: 1,150 feet. ZIP Code: 15668. Area code: 724.

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What county is Murrysville, PA?

Murrysville is a home rule municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 21,006 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Murrysville is located at 40°26′5″N 79°39′24″W (40.434828, -79.656724). It is roughly 20 miles east of Pittsburgh on U.S. Route 22, just east of the county line that separates Westmoreland and Allegheny counties. Murrysville is a control city on the sign for eastbound US 22 at the eastern end of I-376 in Monroeville. According to the United States Census Bureau, the municipality had a total area of 36.9 square miles (96 km²), of which, 36.9 square miles (96 km²) of it is land and 0.03% is water.

What is the history of Murrysville, PA?

Since 1933, Murrysville has had a "tree sign" spelling out the word "Murrysville". The trees were landscaped to grow and form the letters by local Boy Scouts. The sign is situated on a large hill as one enters the Municipality from the Murrysville–Monroeville border, near U.S. Route 22. In 1947, the sign was featured in "Ripley's Believe It Or Not" as the world's largest arboreal sign. (It is no longer the world's largest). The "Y" in the Murrysville sign points to the Haymaker Gas Well. In 1977, Murrysville was designated the "Gateway to Westmoreland County" by Mayor Walt Dollman in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce. 

Is Murrysville, PA a good place to live?

Murrysville is in Westmoreland County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Murrysville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Murrysville, there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Murrysville and residents tend to be conservative.

Sources

Municipality of Murrysville

Wikipedia

Niche

Boyce Park

Kennywood

Chambers Park

Murrysville Community Center

Integrative Health & Wellness Center

Murrysville Healing Arts Studio 

Fitness Envi

Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital

Forbes Regional Hospital

UPMC East

Planet Fitness

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