Eddystone, Pennsylvania
Eddystone is a borough of 2,562 people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1888.
Why visit Eddystone
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Second Street Bridge, Widener University, 1724 Chester Courthouse and Caleb Pusey House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Eddystone
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About Eddystone
Eddystone is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,459 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Eddystone, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Second Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Widener University
School · 1.0 mi
Private university
1 University Place, Chester
Commodore Barry Bridge
Bridge · 2.6 mi
Cantilever bridge from Pennsylvania, USA to New Jersey, USA
Chester Fine Arts Center East
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
17-19 East 7th Street, Chester
MJ Freed Performing Arts Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
515 Avenue of the States, Chester
Museums and landmarks23
1724 Chester Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic courthouse in Chester, Pennsylvania
Caleb Pusey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Second oldest English house in Pennsylvania open to the public
Crozer Theological Seminary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Pennsylvania seminary (1868-1970)
Delaware County National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Bank building in Chester, United States of America
George K. Crozer Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
John P. Crozer II Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Morton Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Morton Morton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia Lazaretto
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
United States historic place, first quarantine hospital in the United States
Pusey-Crozier Mill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
The Printzhof
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Archaeological site in Delaware County, United States of America
Thomas Leiper Estate
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
Deshong Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Park in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Saint Katherine Drexel School Playground
Playground · 1.4 mi
2001 Providence Avenue, Chester
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes32
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
125 South Stewart Avenue, Ridley Park
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00
Nazz's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
96 West 15th Street, Chester
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-24:00
Pollino's
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
528 East 22nd Street, Chester
Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:30-17:00
Kim's Crab House
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
705 Avenue of the States, Chester
Mo-Sa 09:30-19:00; Su 12:00-19:00
Mien Noodles
Restaurant · Asian · 0.6 mi
777 Harrah's Boulevard, Chester
Th 16:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 18:00-02:00, Su,Mo 17:00-23:00; Tu,We off
Philly Tap and Tavern
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
777 Harrah's Boulevard, Chester
Su 14:00-23:00, Tu,We 11:00-23:00, Th 11:00-24:00, Fr,Sa...
T&T Backroom Steakhouse
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
777 Harrah's Boulevard, Chester
Fr,Sa 17:00-22:00; Su-Th off
The Market
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
777 Harrah's Boulevard, Chester
Su-We,PH 11:00-23:00, Th-Sa,PH 11:00-01:00
20 more on the map.
History
The area at the mouth of Ridley Creek was first called "Tequirassy" by Native Americans. The land was owned by Olof Persson Stille, one of the early settlers from New Sweden, who had immigrated in 1641. Olof Stille, a millwright by trade, came from Penningby Manor in Länna, north of Stockholm, Sweden. After the conquest of the colony by the Dutch in 1658, Stille was one of the four commissaries or magistrates appointed to administer justice among the inhabitants, and thus became a judge of the first court on the banks of the Delaware.
The borough of Eddystone was formed around the Eddystone Print Works. William Simpson & Sons established the Eddystone Print Works on the land that is now Eddystone in October 1873, after the land on which their previous factory had operated was condemned to make way for Fairmount Park.
Eddystone Borough was incorporated on December 7, 1888. Eddystone's petition for incorporation was challenged in court on several grounds, including that "the finances of the township of Ridley and of the Ridley school district will be diminished by the creation of this borough." On December 3, 1888, the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas issued an opinion rejecting these claims, noting that while Ridley's "revenues...will be diminished, so will its burdens."
From the History section of Eddystone, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Best Western Plus Philadelphia Airport South at Widener University
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
1450 Providence Avenue, Chester
Comfort Inn Philadelphia International Airport West
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
1300 Providence Avenue, Chester
Home2 Suites by Hilton Ridley Park Philadelphia Airport South
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
145 Stewart Avenue, Ridley Park
SpringHill Suites Philadelphia Airport/Ridley Park
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
201 Industrial Highway, Ridley Park
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport Ridley Park
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
155 South Sellers Avenue, Ridley Park
Churches and places of worship34
Asbury African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · 1.4 mi
1712 Providence Avenue, Chester
Highway Church of Christ Pillar and Ground of Truth
Church · Apostolic · 1.3 mi
712 Welsh Street, Chester
Chester for Christ Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
1620 Upland Street, Chester
First Baptist Church of Crum Lynne
Church · Baptist · 1.0 mi
1130 Chester Pike, Crum Lynne
Shopping7
Hardware & Supply Co. of Chester
Hardware store · 1.4 mi
316 Edgmont Avenue, Chester
Paige's Sportscards & Collectibles
Shop · 1.2 mi
935 Avenue of the States, Chester
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs
School · 3.5 mi
1500 Highland Avenue, Chester
Healthcare1
Map of Eddystone
176 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 (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
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, 2 miles away.
- Chester 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Brookhaven 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Gibbstown 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Rose Valley 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Trainer 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Collingdale 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Paulsboro 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Aldan 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Clifton Heights 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Darby 6 mi northeast, about 10 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
- Eddystone PA United Methodist, Smallbones, CC0
- Thomas Leiper House Delco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- APennockHouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- Printz, Smallbones, Public domain
- OldMainUpland, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Second Street Bridge, Chester, PennDOT, Public domain
- Delco National Bank, Smallbones, Public domain
- MortonsenCabin, User:Smallbones ., Public domain
- CrozerII, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Wolley 1, Smallbones, CC0
- MortonMorton House, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- 1724 Chester Courhouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- Philadelphia Lazaretto, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- ACalebPuseyHouse, Smallbones ( talk )., Public domain
- Crozer Outbuilding Upland, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Penn Landing Stone 2, Smallbones, Public domain
- OldMainWidener, User:Smallbones at 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
- Calvary baptist church, Dwkaminski, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Pauls Episcopal Chester PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Chester Meeting Delco, Smallbones, CC0
- Asbury AME Church, Dwkaminski, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Commodore Barry Bridge From Ferry Rd, Jim Dietrich, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 3rd Presby Chester PA from SE, Smallbones, CC0
- WesleyHouse Chester PA, Smallbones, CC0
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