Chalfont, Pennsylvania
Chalfont is a borough of 4,346 people in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1683.
Why visit Chalfont
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bridge in Hatfield Township, Pine Valley Covered Bridge, Chalfont Historic District and Fordhook Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Chalfont
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chalfont
Chalfont is a borough with home rule status in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,253 at the 2020 census. The borough is served by SEPTA Regional Rail's Lansdale/Doylestown Line at Chalfont station.
From the Wikipedia article Chalfont, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Bridge in Hatfield Township
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Arch bridge in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pine Valley Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Museums and landmarks4
Chalfont Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Fordhook Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic districted in Doylestown Township, Penn.
Morgan James Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Avenger (sculpture)
Monument and historic site · 2.7 mi
Monument in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
Peace Valley Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Park in Pennsylvania, United States of America, United States of America
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes14
Chalfont Family Restaurant
Restaurant
36 West Butler Avenue, Chalfont
2 more on the map.
History
In 1720, Simon Butler bought over 150 acres of land, including the "Village of Chalfont." After the construction of his home and mill, Butler bought more than 400 more acres of land. Butler was a giant historical figure who acted as a legal and economic powerhouse in the area. After his death, the land was parceled to a number of people. Between then and 1901 Chalfont held several names, including Butler's Mill, Kungle's Tavern, Barndtsville, and Whitehallville. For many years, the most important building in the area was the tavern and public house, which has burnt down many times and now stands as Leonardo's Pizza. During the Victorian era in 1855, a train station was built along the newly constructed Doylestown Branch of the North Penn Railroad which helped the community grow and brought about the construction of the many Victorian-style houses.
In 1885, Chalfont established Forest Park. Forest Park began as a small picnic grounds with frequent live music. The construction of the train station assured the park's success. In time, the grounds grew to become a small amusement park where locals could enjoy rides, a large swimming pool built in the 1930s, music (including string bands in the 1940s), and a host for many company picnics. The park closed its doors forever in 1968.
From the History section of Chalfont, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries33
Healthcare2
Map of Chalfont
83 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 23°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 25°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 41°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 5.5 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 4.9 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 57°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 28°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Doylestown Ap (5 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
Bucks County has had 17 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)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Doylestown Airport (DYL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Brittany Farms-The Highlands 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Montgomeryville 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Lansdale 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Silverdale 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Horsham 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Ambler 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Blue Bell 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Willow Grove 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Roslyn 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Norristown 13 mi southwest, about 22 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
- Main Street Chalfont, User:MikeParker , Michael H. Parker, CC BY 2.5
- Bridge in Hatfield Township 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FORDHOOK FARM, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Morgan James Homestead, Hshuvaeva, CC0
- Lake Galena in Peace Valley Park from dam, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 3.0
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