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Biglerville, Pennsylvania
Biglerville is a borough of 1,070 people in Adams County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1817.
Why visit Biglerville
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Thomas Brothers Store.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 27 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Biglerville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Biglerville
Biglerville is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,225 at the 2020 census. The National Apple Museum is located on West Hanover St. in Biglerville. The borough is home to Biglerville High School.
From the Wikipedia article Biglerville, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks2
Thomas Brothers Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes3
Mamma's Pizza & Ristorante
Restaurant · Pizza
99 South Main Street, Biglerville
History
Originally named Middletown, it was renamed Biglerville in 1903 after William Bigler, the 12th Governor of Pennsylvania. The Thomas Brothers Store was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. The National Apple Harvest Festival takes place in Biglerville on an annual basis.
From the History section of Biglerville, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Adams County Technical Institute
School · 5.6 mi
1126 Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg
Biglerville High School & Upper Adams Middle School
School
161 North Main Street, Biglerville
Map of Biglerville
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 3.5 in | 8.7 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 23°F | 2.6 in | 8.7 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 30°F | 3.6 in | 5.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.4 in | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Biglerville (1 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
Adams County has had 12 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)
- 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
Gettysburg Regional Airport (GTY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Hanover 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Emmitsburg 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Carlisle 19 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Taneytown 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Highfield-Cascade 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Chambersburg 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Waynesboro 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Weigelstown 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Thurmont 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Shiloh 24 mi east, about 39 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
- Biglerville, Pennsylvania (6286997051), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Thomas Bros Biglerville AdamsCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Thomas Bros 2 Biglerville AdamsCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Biglerville, Pennsylvania (6287515394), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Biglerville, Pennsylvania (6286997319), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Biglerville, Pennsylvania (6287514702), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Biglerville, Pennsylvania (6287515908), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Biglerville, Pennsylvania (6286997699), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Astyleiopus variegatus 226532050, Cecil Smith, CC BY 4.0
- Astyleiopus variegatus 233886481, Cecil Smith, CC BY 4.0
- Labia minor wings, Cecil Smith, CC BY 4.0
- Pennsylvania State Route 34 - 6295092911, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- FREC Historical Marker, Penn State, CC BY 4.0
- Orchard blocks at the Penn State Fruit Research and Extension Center, Jimhue, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LHHV Field Trip to Gettysburg september 2016 - panoramio - Ron Shawley (131), Ron Shawley, CC BY 3.0
- Pennsylvania State Route 34 - 6295094229, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
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