The City of Clairton is located in the Monongahala River Valley, about 20 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Clairton, once known as the Coke Capital of the world because of the historic presence of the coal-to-coke facilities serving the many nearby steel mills, is still home to the nations largest coke plants. The U.S. Steel Mon Valley Works dominates the riverfront in Clairton and employs around 1,000 people.
Clairton is also home to a variety of smaller manufacturers, service businesses, retailers as well as a diverse array of residential areas within it's three square miles. The primary business district is located along St. Clair and Miller Avenues, with smaller concentrations of commercial activity located along State Street (Roouote 837), Desiderio Boulevard and Maple Avenue. Building styles and architecture vary, with many commercial buildings and homes dating to the establishment of the Clairton community in the early 1900's, and also with the addition of a number of newer developments. The extensive Clairton Resident Park offers both residents and visitors a wide range of recreational opportunities.
