Boothwyn, Pennsylvania
Boothwyn is a community of 4,774 people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Boothwyn
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Neumann University, Abner Cloud House and Arden.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Boothwyn
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Boothwyn
Boothwyn is a census-designated place (CDP) in Upper Chichester Township, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,933 at the 2010 census, down from 5,206 at the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Boothwyn, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Neumann University
School · 2.8 mi
Catholic liberal arts college in Pennsylvania, U.S.
Museums and landmarks15
Abner Cloud House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Brandywine Hundred, Delaware, United States
Arden
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Village in New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America
Ardens Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Ardentown, Ardencroft and Arden, Delaware
Booth Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Caleb Pusey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Second oldest English house in Pennsylvania open to the public
Claymont Stone School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic schoolhouse in Claymont, Delaware, U.S
Darley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Clayton, Delaware, USA
George K. Crozer Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Hickman Row
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
Ivyside Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
Joshua Pyle House and Wagon Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Wilmington, DE, listed on the NRHP in Delaware
Pusey-Crozier Mill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes18
DiCostanza's Sandwich Shop
Restaurant · Sandwich · 1.2 mi
1930 Market Street, Boothwyn
Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 10:00-19:00
Prospero's Pizza II
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
14 Carpenter Plaza, Wilmington
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
The Reef Seafood & Steak
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.4 mi
18 Carpenter Plaza, Wilmington
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Duffer's Mill
Bar and pub · 1.0 mi
1600 Naamans Creek Road, Ogden
Mo off; Tu 15:00-22:00; We 11:00-22:00; Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa...
Pat's Pizza & Bistro
Restaurant
3601 Chichester Avenue, Marcus Hook
Mo off; Tu-Th,Sa-Su 10:00-20:30; Fr 10:00-21:30
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza
3266 Chichester Avenue, Upper Chichester
Mo-Th,Su 10:30-01:00, Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
608 Conchester Highway, Boothwyn
Mo-Fr 04:30-19:00; Sa-Su 05:00-19:00
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
2343 Chichester Avenue, Boothwyn
Mo-Sa 04:00-22:00; Su 05:00-19:00
6 more on the map.
History
The Chichester Friends Meeting, which was organized in 1682, with the current building constructed in 1769, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Bill Haley, who pioneered Rock n' Roll with Bill Haley & His Comets, was a long-time resident of Boothwyn.
Local Favorite and Pennsylvania Amish Market "Booth's Corner" is within the Bounds of Boothwyn, built at the corner of the old land holdings of Edwin Booth, who gives the building and Boothwyn its name.
From the History section of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship12
Chichester Friends Meetinghouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Linwood Heights United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.2 mi
1627 Chichester Avenue, Linwood
Saint John Fisher Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
4225 Chichester Avenue, Boothwyn
Chichester Society of Friends
Church · Quaker · 0.7 mi
611 Meetinghouse Road, Boothwyn
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian Church Usa
3217 Chichester Avenue, Upper Chichester Township
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs
School · 2.4 mi
1500 Highland Avenue, Chester
Healthcare2
Map of Boothwyn
110 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 45°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 75°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 3.3 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 69°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 4.4 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 50°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 40°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 32°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marcus Hook (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
Delaware County has had 15 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)
- 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
Philadelphia Essington Seaplane Base (PSQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Claymont 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Trainer 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Chester 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Rose Valley 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Bellefonte 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Edgemoor 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Beckett 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Wilmington 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Penns Grove 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Carneys Point 9 mi south, 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
- Boothwyn PA Fire and School, Smallbones, CC0
- Robinson house01, APatcher at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- BoothFarm, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Abner Cloud House DE, Smallbones, CC0
- APennockHouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- QuakerMeetinghouse, Smallbones ( talk ) 14:15, 25 October 2009 (UTC)., Public domain
- Pyle house DE, Smallbones, CC0
- Ivyside DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- Arden Craft Shop, Smallbones, Public domain
- Arden Green Gate, Smallbones, Public domain
- ACalebPuseyHouse, Smallbones ( talk )., Public domain
- Hickman Row DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- Crozer Outbuilding Upland, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- TELEPHOTO VIEW OF CHESTER STATION COMPLEX FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE COMMODORE BARRY BRIDGE THAT SPANS THE DELAWARE RIVER - Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South..., Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Chester-Bethel Church built in 1873, Dwkaminski, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bible Presby Marcus Hook PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Neumann College Abessinio Building 3000px, Photo by and (c)2006 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ), CC BY-SA 2.5
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