15 Pittsburgh Nicknames and the History Behind Them Visual Story

By Alli Sewell

Introduction

15 Pittsburgh Nicknames and the History Behind Them Visual Story

There are many Pittsburgh nicknames to learn! From the classic Steel City to the City...

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City of Bridges

One thing you'll notice when visiting Pittsburgh is that it has a lot of bridges...

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Benigno Numine

The phrase Benigno Numine features on the city flag, also known as the Great Seal...

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Blitzburgh

Pittsburgh is known for its love of its sports teams, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. Due...

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Dirty 'Burgh

Pittsburgh has long been associated with the steel industry and was the largest steel producer...

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City of Champions

Another nickname relating to Pittsburgh's sporting success is City of Champions. The city's Pittsburgh Steelers...

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Hell With the Lid Taken Off

Another nickname for Pittsburgh related to the steel industry is Hell With the Lid Taken...

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River City

Pittsburgh is somewhat unique to other US cities in that it sits at the confluence...

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Iron City

Ironworking was another thriving industry in Pittsburgh in the 1700s and 1800s, leading to the...

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Steel City

Steel City is one of the most well-known names for Pittsburgh. As with other nicknames...

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The 412

Lots of US cities have area codes for nicknames, including Pittsburgh. The area code for...

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The Only City With an Entrance

Another Pittsburgh nickname relating to bridges is the Only City With an Entrance. When arriving...

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The Paris of Appalachia

Pittsburgh is one of the largest cities in the Appalachian region and has been described...

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The Burgh

The Burgh nickname is a shortened version of Pittsburgh. Locals particularly like the nickname as...

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The Smoky City

Another nickname relating to Pittsburgh's industrial past is the Smoky City. As the steel industry...

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The Pitt

Pittsburgh is sometimes shortened to the Pitt for various reasons. Not only is it a...

Conclusion

In Conclusion

As you can see, Pittsburgh has an array of fun and interesting monikers associated with...

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