Berwick, Pennsylvania
Berwick is a borough of 10,317 people in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1769.
Why visit Berwick
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Berwick Theater and Center for Community Arts, Benjamin Evans House, Berwick Armory and Berwick Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 46 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Berwick
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About Berwick
Berwick is a borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. The municipality is situated on the border of Luzerne County. The county line bisects the urban area, separating the Borough of Berwick in Columbia County from East Berwick in Luzerne County.
From the Wikipedia article Berwick, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Benjamin Evans House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Berwick Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic building in Berwick, Pennsylvania, United States
Jackson Mansion and Carriage House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes29
Fratello's Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.6 mi
A nice little Pizza/Italian Restaurant. Family owned and operated and a part of the community. Everything from pepperoni pizza to Philly...
450 East 3rd Street, Nescopeck
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
Georgie's Bagels
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bagels, Sandwich · 0.9 mi
110 West Front Street, Berwick
Mo-Th 06:00-14:00, Fr 09:00-14:00, Sa-Su 06:00-14:00
Great Wall Chinese
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.3 mi
45 Briar Creek Plaza, Berwick
Mo 11:30-21:15, Tu-We 11:00-21:15,Th-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 12:00-21:15
Tiffany's Uptown
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.9 mi
121 East 2nd Street, Berwick
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Dida's Incredible Edibles
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.6 mi
219 Broad Street, Nescopeck
Mo-Su 13:00-21:00
Rita's Italian Ice
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.8 mi
125 9th Street, Berwick
Mo-Su 12:00-22:00
Local 570 Coffee Co
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
422 3rd Street, Nescopeck
We-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00; Mo-Tu off
Mabel's Small Town
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
430 East 3rd Street, Nescopeck
Mo,Tu,Th-Su 07:00-14:00
Berwick Family Resaurant
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
110 Mulberry Street, Berwick
Chrissy's Family Restaurant
Restaurant · Burger, American, Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Pasta, Salad, Dessert · 1.4 mi
2295 West Front Street, Berwick
17 more on the map.
History
Berwick was founded by Evan Owen, a Welsh Quaker and surveyor. He was the son of Hugh Owen from Trefeglwys, Montgomeryshire, Wales. Berwick was named after Berwick-upon-Tweed, England. Situated on the north bank of the Susquehanna River, the borough was first settled in 1769, founded in 1786, and incorporated in 1818.
Light and heavy manufacturing industries, such as American Car and Foundry Company and Wise Potato Chips, were established in Berwick, which consolidated with the borough of West Berwick in 1917. The population of Berwick in 1910 was 5,357. In 1920, after consolidation, the population was 12,181. In 1950, the population peaked at 14,010. The population was 10,477 at the 2010 census.
Berwick is famous for its high school football team, the Bulldogs, who are six time state champions and three time national champions. Berwick is also the home of the 2008 PIAA AAA baseball state champions. It is the school's first ever baseball state championship.
Since 1947, the Berwick Christmas Boulevard, created by the Jaycees, displays over a mile long Christmas show of lights and displays down Market Street. The Berwick Christmas Boulevard is seen by thousands of visitors every year, and it has been a regional favorite for over 60 years. Santa Claus is present every year to serve Berwick's famous Wise Potato Chips to everyone who drives past him.
From the History section of Berwick, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship11
Ink & Arrow Marketing Co., LLC
Place of worship · 0.9 mi
Inside Building, 360 South Eaton Street, Berwick
Living Hope Community Church
Church · Free Methodist · 1.7 mi
102 Warren Street, Nescopeck
Wesley United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.6 mi
401 Broad Street, Nescopeck
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare4
Map of Berwick
81 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 16°F | 3.2 in | 12.3 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 18°F | 2.5 in | 12.9 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 3.4 in | 8.6 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 4.4 in | 1.4 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 55°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 58°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 39°F | 4.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 3.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 22°F | 3.6 in | 8.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Benton 3 Ne (13 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
Columbia County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-11-27: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 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
Hazleton Regional Airport (HZL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Briar Creek 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Foundryville 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- East Berwick 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Nescopeck 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Mifflinville 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Lime Ridge 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Almedia 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Mocanaqua 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Lightstreet 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Allentown 51 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 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
- Dickson Block, Berwick, PA, Unknown photographer, Public domain
- Calvary United Methodist Church, Berwick, PA, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Berwick, PA Senior Citizens Center, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Purple house, Berwick, PA, Feb. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 11 nb-PA 93 sb in Berwick, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jackson Mansion Berwick PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Jackson Liberty Berwick PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Berwick PA WWI memorial 1923, Smallbones, CC0
- Berwick, Pennsylvania (7238129794), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Armory Berwick PA, Smallbones, CC0
- US 11 nb approaching Pine St., Berwick, PA, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 93 sb entering Berwick, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 11 nb, East Berwick, PA, July 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- BENJAMIN EVANS HOUSE, NESCOPECK, LUZERNE COUNTY, PA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 11 nb-PA 93 sb approaching split, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 11 sb entering Briar Creek Borough, PA, Feb. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 11 nb entering Luzerne County, PA, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nescopeck PA Rothermel Q, Smallbones, CC0
- US 11 sb in Briar Creek Borough, PA (1), Feb. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 11 sb in Briar Creek Borough, PA (2), Feb. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pennsylvania State Route 339, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- PA 93 sb entering Briar Creek Borough, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nescopeck, PA post office from PA 93, June 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Briar Creek, Pennsylvania borough hall, Ruhrfisch ( talk ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 93 nb approaching PA 339, Feb. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fowlersville Covered Bridge 8, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fowlersville Covered Bridge 12, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fowlersville Covered Bridge 13, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fowlersville Covered Bridge 16, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fowlersville Covered Bridge 4, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fowlersville Covered Bridge 5, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fowlersville Covered Bridge 10, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fowlersville Covered Bridge 9, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fowlersville Covered Bridge 2, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fowlersville Covered Bridge 7, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fowlersville Covered Bridge 11, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fowlersville Covered Bridge 15, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fowlersville Covered Bridge 6, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fowlersville Covered Bridge 3, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fowlersville Covered Bridge 14, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
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