Pillow, PA

Pillow, PA A small historic town surrounded by the Mahantango Creek and Mahantango Mountains. Founded in 1818 The town was called Schneidershtettle.

Pillow was founded in 1818, almost 200 years ago by a land developer named John Snyder. In 1864 the town was incorporated as the borough of Uniontown. Because of a conflict with another Uniontown in Pennsylvania, the post office was given the name of Pillow. It is believed that it was named after Major General Gideon Johnson Pillow who at the time was commanding the U.S. Army troops in the Mexican War with some distinction. He was very wealthy, being a politician, lawyer, farmer and military general. You can read more about General Gideon Pillow in the Pillow History Book. Although the town was officially incorporated as Uniontown, the local people commonly referred to it as Pillow and in 1965 the townspeople voted to change the name. Pillow is nestled at the foot of the Mahantango Mountain on the south. The Mahantango Creek, a tributary of the Susquehanna River, bounds Pillow on the west, the north and the east. Mahantango, a Native American word, translates as "good hunting grounds".

"The History of the Pillow Fire Company"The Pillow Historical SocietySunday, May 24 at 2pmPillow Historical Society Muse...
04/20/2026

"The History of the Pillow Fire Company"
The Pillow Historical Society
Sunday, May 24 at 2pm
Pillow Historical Society Museum on South Union Street

The Pillow Historical Society invites you to a special presentation, "The History of the Pillow Fire Company," on Sunday, May 24 at 2pm. The event will take place at the Pillow Historical Society Museum on South Union Street and will be led by Sandra Lamenza, President of the Society. Attendees are invited to take a step back in time and learn about the dedicated volunteers who have shaped this important organization as we celebrate the 100 year legacy and contributions of the Pillow Fire Company. The meeting will be followed by refreshments and a brief business meeting.

11/29/2025

It's time for the annual Pillow Historical Society Christmas Wrap Fundraiser.

11/29/2025

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