Ashley, Pennsylvania
Ashley is a borough of 2,602 people in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1870.
Why visit Ashley
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 44 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes University, Ashley Planes and Catlin Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Ashley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ashley
Ashley is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, one mile (1.6 km) from Wilkes-Barre. The population was 2,588 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Ashley, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
Wilkes University
School · 2.2 mi
Private American university located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks12
Ashley Planes
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Former cable railway in Pennsylvania
Catlin Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Dormitory building at Wilkes University
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Performing arts center and former movie theater in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
Kingston Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Luzerne County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
County courthouse in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Market Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Place in Pennsylvania listed on National Register of Historic Places
McClintock Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
River Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Weiss Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Wilkes-Barre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Train station in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
West End Wheelmen's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Community Peace Garden
Park · 1.2 mi
952 Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre
24/7
Restaurants and cafes44
Empanada King
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
Mo-We 09:00-22:00; Th 09:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-03:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Perkins
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
1085 Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre
32 more on the map.
History
Ashley was first settled in 1830. Forty years later, in 1870, it was incorporated as a borough. It was a productive coal mining town well into the twentieth century, reaching its peak population of 7,039 in 1930. The Huber Breaker, built in 1939 to process coal from several local collieries, ceased operating in 1976, and was demolished in 2014.
From the History section of Ashley, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Quality Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
1075 Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre
Churches and places of worship17
Centenary United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist
26 North Main Street, Ashley
Wilkes-Barre Mennonite Church
Church · Mennonite · 1.2 mi
223 Blackman Street, Wilkes-Barre
Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostal Nuevo Comienzo
Church · 1.5 mi
363 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre
Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church
Church · 1.1 mi
58 Seneca Street, Wilkes-Barre
St. Anthony's Marionite Catholic Church
Church · 1.5 mi
311 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre
St. David Agmashenebeli Georgian Orthodox Monastery
Church · 0.5 mi
62 Charles Street, Ashley
Shopping13
Main Hardware True Value
Hardware store · 1.5 mi
642 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre
Gas and EV charging8
Star Gas & Convenience
Gas station · 1.3 mi
1100 South Main Street, Hanover Township
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Healthcare2
Nockley Family Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
1198 South Main Street, Hanover Township
Map of Ashley
143 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 16°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 17°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 67°F | 45°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 54°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 58°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 56°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 49°F | 5.2 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 38°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Francis E Walter Dam (11 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
Luzerne County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport (WBW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Wilkes-Barre 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Kingston 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Nanticoke 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Mountain Top 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Chase 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Hudson 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Hilldale 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Inkerman 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Laflin 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Browntown 9 mi northeast, about 15 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
- Ashley, Pennsylvania - Main Street Again, Diana, CC BY 2.0
- Weiss Hall Wilkes B PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Market Street Bridge, Wilkes-Barre, PennDOT, Public domain
- Ashley Planes in 2009 2, Russ Nelson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Luzerne County Courthouse2, Phanatic, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kingston Armory LuzCo PA 3, Smallbones, CC0
- Roth Residence Hall Wilkes Barre PA, Smallbones, CC0
- McClintock Hall Wilkes B PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Central Railroad of NJ Station WB PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Catlin Hall Wilkes U WB PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Kirby Theater 71 PS WB PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Wheelmans 1 Wilkes-Barre LuzCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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