Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg is a town of 13,024 people in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1797.
Why visit Bloomsburg
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 56 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rupert Covered Bridge No. 56, AMC CLASSIC Bloomsburg 11, Bloomsburg Historic District and Hollingshead Covered Bridge No. 40.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Bloomsburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bloomsburg
Bloomsburg is a town in and the county seat of Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania and is located 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Wilkes-Barre along the Susquehanna River. As of the 2020 census, Bloomsburg had a population of 12,711.
From the Wikipedia article Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Rupert Covered Bridge No. 56
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Covered bridge in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Crest Haven Farm Market
Farm and orchard · 0.5 mi
307 Columbia Boulevard, Bloomsburg
Mo-Fr 10:00-17:30; Sa-Su 10:00-16:00
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
School · 0.7 mi
Multi-campus public university in Pennsylvania, United States
East Bloomsburg Bridge
Bridge · 1.1 mi
Bridge crossing the Susquehanna River
Museums and landmarks9
Bloomsburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
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Hollingshead Covered Bridge No. 40
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Covered bridge in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Wanich Covered Bridge No. 69
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Covered bridge in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes56
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 1.7 mi
52 Plaza Drive, Bloomsburg
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
400 East 2nd Street, Bloomsburg
Mo-We 08:00-18:00; Th 08:00-17:00; Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa,Su off
Brewskis Coffee & Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop
22 East Main Street, Bloomsburg
Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00; Tu off; Sa 08:00-24:00; Su 09:00-16:00
Chinatown Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese
20 East Main Street, Bloomsburg
Tu-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-22:30; Su 11:30-22:00
Marley's Brewery & Grille
Restaurant · American, Pub · 1.3 mi
1323 Columbia Boulevard, Bloomsburg
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
44 more on the map.
History
The first signs of European settlement date to the year 1772, when James McClure established a log cabin in the area. Until the mid-19th century, it was just a small village, known as Bloom Township. Traditionally, Bloomsburg's founding in 1802 has been ascribed to settler Ludwig Eyer, son of Johann Martin Eyer, acting as agent for his brother Johann Adam. For 75 years after the discovery of ore in the area, Bloomsburg developed a booming iron industry.
Since its incorporation on March 4, 1870, Bloomsburg has held the distinction of being the only town in Pennsylvania. While some home rule municipalities may be styled as towns in their charters, they remain classified as either cities, boroughs, or townships. One particular point of confusion regards McCandless in Allegheny County, which remains a township despite taking the name "Town of McCandless" when adopting a home rule charter in 1975. Bloomsburg's slogan of "The only [incorporated] town in Pennsylvania" reflects its unique status.
The Bloomsburg Historic District and Rupert Covered Bridge No. 56 are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
On October 28, 2015, a North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) blimp broke free from Aberdeen Proving Ground and headed north, taking out the town's power supply as it went.
From the History section of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship8
Catawissa Friends Meetinghouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School
School · 5.2 mi
5050 Sweppenheiser Drive, Bloomsburg
Healthcare3
Map of Bloomsburg
137 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 3.5 in | 9.3 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 8.9 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 3.7 in | 7.7 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 4.3 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 4.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 3.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 3.7 in | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bear Gap (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, 24 miles away.
- Fernville 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Espy 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Buckhorn 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Lightstreet 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Catawissa 3 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Almedia 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Lime Ridge 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Orangeville 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Danville 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Berwick 11 mi east, about 18 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
- Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania town hall, Ruhrfisch ( talk ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 11 nb at Iron St., Bloomsburg, 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
- Bloomsburg, PA Market Square fountain, 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
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- Rupert Covered Bridge 13, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hollingshead Covered Bridge 1, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0
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