William Wallace Irwin

Biography

William Wallace Irwin (1803–1856) served as both a United States Congressman and Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1840 to 1841. His public service reflected a deep commitment to advancing the interests of his community during a period of significant growth and development in western Pennsylvania.

Irwin's leadership at both the municipal and national levels contributed to Pittsburgh's emergence as an industrial and commercial center. Though his life was relatively brief, his tenure in public office left a lasting mark on the city and region he served.