Dillsburg, Pennsylvania
Dillsburg is a borough of 2,629 people in York County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1740.
Why visit Dillsburg
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Williams Grove Amusement Park, Haar's Drive In, John Williams House and Rev. Anderson B. Quay House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Dillsburg
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About Dillsburg
Dillsburg is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,641 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the York–Hanover metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Dillsburg, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Williams Grove Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 2.7 mi
Abandoned amusement park near Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks4
John Williams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Rev. Anderson B. Quay House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Dill's Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes15
Tucker&Co. Bakery Cafe
Bakery
148 South Baltimore Street, Dillsburg
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00
Millenium Pizza & Italian Cuisine
Restaurant · Pizza
26 South Baltimore Street, Dillsburg
Mo,We,Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:30-21:30
Devil's Eye Brewing Co.
Bar and pub · 0.4 mi
9 N US-15, Dillsburg
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.5 mi
891 North US Highway 15, Dillsburg
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
3 more on the map.
History
The town is named for Matthew Dill, an immigrant from County Monaghan, Ireland, who settled the town in 1740. The village became a center for local agriculture.
During the Civil War's Gettysburg campaign, Dillsburg was twice invaded by Confederate cavalry, first by Albert G. Jenkins's brigade, then by Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's division.
Dill's Tavern, founded in the 1750s with a current building constructed between 1794 and 1819, and the Rev. Anderson B. Quay House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship8
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran
201 South Baltimore Street, Dillsburg
Calvary United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist
203 Mumper Lane, Dillsburg
Dillsburg Brethren In Christ
Church · Brethren In Christ
18 East Harrisburg Street, Dillsburg
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging6
Rutter's
Gas station · 1.5 mi
899 Marine Corps League Memorial Highway, Dillsburg
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare1
Map of Dillsburg
62 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.1 in | 7.7 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 22°F | 2.6 in | 9.6 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 29°F | 4.0 in | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 62°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 61°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 42°F | 4.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 32°F | 3.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 3.6 in | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carlisle Wtp (11 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
York County has had 13 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)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Capital City Airport (HAR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Boiling Springs 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Carlisle 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Camp Hill 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- West Fairview 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Harrisburg 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Weigelstown 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Bressler 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Enhaut 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Shiloh 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Progress 16 mi northeast, about 26 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
- Baltimore St, Dillsburg PA, Smallbones, CC0
- AB Quay house Dillsburg YorkCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- JOHN WILLIAMS HOUSE, WILLIAMS GROVE, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dills Tavern YorkCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
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