Akron, Pennsylvania
Akron is a borough of 4,143 people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1884.
Why visit Akron
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bitzer's Mill Covered Bridge, Bridge in West Earl Township, Connell Mansion and Ephrata Cloister.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Akron
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Akron
Akron is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 4,169.
From the Wikipedia article Akron, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Bitzer's Mill Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States
Bridge in West Earl Township
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Zook's Mill Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Brownstown, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County
Museums and landmarks11
Connell Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Ephrata Cloister
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic monastery in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, USA
Ephrata Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Erb's Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Covered bridge in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Jacob Keller Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Keller's Mill Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States
Mentzer Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Mountain Springs Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Hotel in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Peter and Catherine Reyer Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Eby Shoe Corporation buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes10
3 Sisters' Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.0 mi
1025 South State Street, Ephrata
Mo-Sa 10:30-20:30; Su 11:00-18:00
JD's Pazzo Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
325 South Reading Road, Ephrata
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Pancake Farm
Restaurant · Breakfast · 1.0 mi
1032 South State Street, Ephrata
Mo-Sa 05:30-20:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Gus's Keystone Family Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
3687 Rothsville Road, Ephrata
Mo-Th,Su 06:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-20:30
Wendy's
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
1075 South State Street, Ephrata
Mo-We,Su 06:30-22:30; Th-Sa 06:30-23:30
History
Akron was incorporated as a borough in 1895. Before this point, a small village called New Berlin sat at the center of the borough. A railroad used to run through Akron and served a railroad station in the town. A trolley also used to run in parts of the borough. The railroad has since been abandoned and is now the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail.
From the History section of Akron, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries24
Map of Akron
73 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 31°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 40°F | 3.3 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 62°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lancaster Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lancaster County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lancaster Airport (LNS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Ephrata 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Clay 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Schoeneck 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Brickerville 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Terre Hill 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Blue Ball 8 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Penryn 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Lancaster 10 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Intercourse 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- East Earl 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2008 05 10 - Akron - Main@272 b, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Bitzer's Mill Covered Bridge Side 3008px, Photo by and (c)2006 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Erb's Covered Bridge Side View 3000px, Photo by and (c)2006 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Kellers Mill Covered Bridge Side View 3000px, Photo by and (c)2006 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Connell Mansion Ephrata PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Bridge in West Earl Township PA, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Zook's Mill Covered Bridge Side View 3000px, Photo by and (c)2006 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Mountain Springs Hotel 12, Andrew Bossi, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Reyer Farmhouse LanCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Mentzer B LanCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- JACOB KELLER FARM, LANCASTER COUNTY, PA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ephrata National Bank PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Eby Shoes Blg B LanCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
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