Dilworthtown, Pennsylvania
Dilworthtown is a community of 1,090 people in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Dilworthtown
Townapedia lists 35 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include County Bridge No. 148, Lenape Bridge, Brandywine Battlefield and Brinton-King Farmstead.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 30 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Dilworthtown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dilworthtown
Dilworthtown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Chester and Delaware counties, Pennsylvania, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Dilworthtown, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
County Bridge No. 148
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Lenape Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
School · 3.1 mi
Public historically black university in Cheyney, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks35
Brandywine Battlefield
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Site of the Battle of Brandywine during the American Revolutionary War
Brinton-King Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Chad House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Chadds Ford Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Concordville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Daniel Davis House and Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Birmingham, Pennsylvania, NRHP-listed in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania
Dilworthtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
East Bradford Boarding School for Boys
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Single-family detached home in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Edgewood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic home located in Birmingham Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Edward Brinton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
George Brinton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Gilpin Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
23 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes13
El Limon
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
1371 Wilmington Pike, West Chester
Mo-Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa-Su 10:30-21:45
Enzo's Italian Eatery
Restaurant · Italian · 0.4 mi
1400 Wilmington Pike, West Chester
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-20:30
P.J. Whelihan's
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
1347 Wilmington Pike, West Chester
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00
Pizza Peddler
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
1177 Wilmington Pike, West Chester
Mo-Th,Sa-Su 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop
1304 Wilmington Pike, West Chester
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa 05:30-20:00; Su 06:00-20:00
Taco Maya
Restaurant · Sandwich · 1.3 mi
66 East Street Road, West Chester
Mo-Th,Su 10:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-21:00
Wasabi II
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.5 mi
1375 Dilworthtown Crossing, West Chester
Mo-Th 11:00-20:15; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:15; Su 12:00-20:15
Ground Provisions
Restaurant
1388 Old Wilmington Pike, West Chester
"Wed.-Sat. starting at 5pm, by reservation only"
Osteria Ama Artisan Kitchen
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
34 Street Road, West Chester
Mo-Tu 15:00-21:00; We-Th,Su 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00
The Pear
Restaurant
275 Brintons Bridge Road, West Chester
Mo,Su off; Tu-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-22:00
Jimmy John's Pipin Hot Sandwiches
Fast food · Hot Dog · 1.2 mi
1507 Wilmington Pike, West Chester
Mo-Th 08:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Ya Ya Chinese Restaurant
Fast food · Chinese · 1.2 mi
22 East Street Road, West Chester
Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30
1 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship4
Birmingham Friends Meetinghouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Birmingham Orthodox Friends Meetinghouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Concord Friends Meetinghouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Birmingham Friends Meeting
Church · Quaker · 1.2 mi
1245 Birmingham Road, West Chester
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Healthcare2
Map of Dilworthtown
94 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 20°F | 3.6 in | 7.9 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 21°F | 3.1 in | 13.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 4.6 in | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 73°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 25°F | 4.7 in | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for W Chester 2 Nw Hcn (6 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
Chester 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)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Philadelphia Essington Seaplane Base (PSQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Chadds Ford 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- West Chester 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Claymont 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Greenville 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Hockessin 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Bellefonte 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Chester 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Edgemoor 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Elsmere 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Wilmington 12 mi south, about 19 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
- ThompsonCottage, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Davis Barn and House, Smallbones at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- YellowHouseThorntonPA, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Birmingham Friends Meetinghouse, PA - front view, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orthodox Meetinghouse, Markhlandon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SHARPLESS HOMESTEAD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PAINTER'S FOLLY DELAWARE COUNTY PA, KLOTZPLATE, CC BY 4.0
- Wyeth House, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gilpins, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Brandywine Battlefield, berriehol, CC BY 2.0
- Edward Brinton House, Smallbones, Public domain
- Kuerner Farm Delco, Smallbones, CC0
- CFord Museum, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Lenape Bridge, User:Smallbones at English Wikipedia., Public domain
- UHandWrought, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Dilworthtown Inn, Smallbones at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Wm J Barnard Chesco PA, Smallbones, Public domain
- PaintersCrossing, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- ConcordOrthodoxFriends, Unknown author, Public domain
- Strodes Mill Neighbor, Smallbones at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- JChaddsHouse, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- ConcordFriends, Unknown author, Public domain
- Melrose PA, Smallbones at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- HighHill, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- 1911 Bridge number 148, User:Smallbones at English Wikipedia., Public domain
- GEORGE BRINTON HOUSE - ALSO KNOWN AS RONDELAY, KLOTZ, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edgewood Chester County PA, Smallbones, Public domain
- Wm Harvey House, Smallbones, Public domain
- Brinton King, Smallbones, Public domain
- NicholasNewlinHouseConcordPA, Unknown author, Public domain
- E Bradford School for Boys, Smallbones, CC0
- Strodes Mill, Smallbones at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Brintons Mill CF, Smallbones at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Brandywine river museum, Unknown author, Public domain
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