Foxburg along the Allegheny River
A Historic Resort Town Nestled Along the Scenic Allegheny River
Foxburg was founded in 1870 by the Fox family of Philadelphia. It’s home to the renowned Foxburg Country Club, established in 1887. This captivating riverside town exudes charm, heritage, and natural beauty. A premier destination, Foxburg boasts riverfront dining, an exquisite wine cellar, an inspiring art gallery, and a vibrant performing arts center. During the summer months, visitors can indulge in a variety of outdoor adventures, making it a perfect retreat for those seeking both relaxation and recreation.
Allegheny River
For those who enjoy a day on the water, head to the boat launch in town or schedule a pontoon ride with Foxburg River Tours.
Historic Church
The Memorial Church of Our Father is a Gothic Revival church that was built in 1881.
Historic Golf Course
As the oldest golf course in continuous use in the United States, the Foxburg Country Club features numerous golf artifacts and is open to the public. Don’t miss the 135+ year old lamp that was gifted from Scotland’s St. Andrews.
Accessible
This quaint town consists of a main street with all your needs: stay, play, and dine. Your experience will be all-inclusive, with everything you need on main street — including flat streets and sidewalks, plus plenty of parking spots.
6 Minutes from Interstate 80
You can easily reach Foxburg from exit 42.
140+ Year Old Memorial Church of our Father
Foxburg's Beginnings
Foxburg is named for the Fox family, who have roots in the region dating back to the purchasing of land by Samuel Mickle Fox around 1790. Thanks to his son, Joseph, little did the Fox family know that they would be setting a precedent with the Foxburg Country Club being the oldest in continuous use in the United States from 1887 and on. The course is known for its history of hickory golfing, its lamp gifted from St. Andrews, and its tee boxes, which were the cornerstones of hickory golf. This development eventually laid the groundwork for Pennsylvania to be a golfing haven, eventually bringing the PGA Open and Governor’s Cup to Western PA.
A Developing Main Street
Not long afterwards, Foxburg felt the effects of the nearby oil boom, which brought to it a railroad and prospectors. Other mainstay shops on Foxburg’s main street include the Red Brick Gallery & Gift Shop, formerly the Fox Estate Oil and Farming business; the Foxburg Free Library, which formed in 1909; the Foxburg Inn resides where the original structure stood before burning down in 1883.
Then & Beyond
Today, the RiverStone Estate, once the mansion & home of the Fox family from 1828 and on, is now slated to be home to Six Senses, a luxury resort group focused on finding peace and relaxation in the most beautiful places in the world. The Governor’s Cup, revived in 2025, pulls in PGA golfers and political figures, like the state governor, to compete at a historic landmark that has defined not only the state, but national culture.
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