Edwardsville, Pennsylvania
Edwardsville is a borough of 4,932 people in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, founded in June 16, 1884.
Why visit Edwardsville
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 35 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bridge in City of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes University, Wyoming Seminary and Market Street Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 45 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Edwardsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Edwardsville
Edwardsville is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,918 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Edwardsville, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Bridge in City of Wilkes-Barre
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Place in Pennsylvania listed on National Register of Historic Places
Wilkes University
School · 1.5 mi
Private American university located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks14
Wyoming Seminary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Private primary and secondary school in Kingston, Pennsylvania, US
Market Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Place in Pennsylvania listed on National Register of Historic Places
Catlin Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Dormitory building at Wilkes University
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Performing arts center and former movie theater in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
Forty Fort Meetinghouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic church in Pennsylvania, United States
Kingston Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Luzerne County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
County courthouse in Pennsylvania, United States of America
McClintock Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
River Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Weiss Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Wilkes-Barre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Train station in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
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George W. Guthrie School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes35
Peking Chef
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 mi
184 South Wyoming Avenue, Kingston
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa 11:30-21:30; Su 11:30-21:00
Gerry's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
496 Carey Avenue, Wilkes-Barre
Tu-Sa 16:00-22:00
Ollie's An American Restaurant
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
84 South Wyoming Avenue, Edwardsville
23 more on the map.
History
The area was first settled in 1768 by pioneers from Connecticut during the era of the Susquehanna Company’s expansion. For much of its early years, the settlement was a quiet agricultural and milling outpost; one of its earliest industrial landmarks was Moneypenny’s Mill, a significant grain mill and inn built by William Moneypenny to serve travelers crossing the Susquehanna River.
Beyond coal, Edwardsville became regionally famous for its brewing industry. In 1889, the Bartels Brewing Company was established in the borough, eventually becoming one of the most prominent breweries in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Known for its "Professor" mascot and high-quality lagers, Bartels provided significant employment and served as a cornerstone of local commerce until the mid-20th century. During this peak period, the borough was also a vital stop on the regional electric trolley lines, linking residents to the neighboring urban centers of Wilkes-Barre and Kingston.
From the History section of Edwardsville, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship21
St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church and School Building
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
The Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
339 North Maple Avenue, Kingston
Church of Christ Uniting
Church · United Methodist, Presbyterian Church Usa · 0.6 mi
190 South Sprague Avenue, Kingston
Courtdale United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.4 mi
225 Courtdale Avenue, Courtdale
Bethesda Congregational Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.5 mi
37 Zerby Avenue, Edwardsville
Central United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.5 mi
65 Academy Street, Wilkes-Barre
Doctor Edwards Memorial Congregational Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.6 mi
668 Main Street, Edwardsville
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries37
Hanover Area Memorial El Sch
School · 2.4 mi
80 W Saint Marys Rd, Hanover Township
Healthcare7
Wyoming Valley Behavioral Hospital
Hospital · 1.3 mi
562 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston
Keystone Professional Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
485 South River Street, Wilkes-Barre
Map of Edwardsville
154 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 2.6 in | 11.7 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.1 in | 10.9 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 2.8 in | 10.1 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 3.3 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.8 in | 7.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap 72513 (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
Luzerne County has had 14 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)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport (WBW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Kingston 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Wilkes-Barre 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Chase 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Ashley 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Hudson 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Hilldale 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Inkerman 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Nanticoke 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Dallas 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Laflin 6 mi east, 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
- Main Street sb in Edwardsville, PA (1), Sept. 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wyoming Seminary Old Union Hall LuzCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Market Street Bridge, Wilkes-Barre, PennDOT, Public domain
- St John Apts 2 Wilkes-Barre LuzCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Weiss Hall Wilkes B PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Bridge in City of Wilkes-Barre, Jet Lowe, Public domain
- Luzerne County Courthouse2, Phanatic, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kingston Armory LuzCo PA 3, Smallbones, CC0
- Roth Residence Hall Wilkes Barre PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Forty Fort Meetinghouse, John Jennings, Public domain
- McClintock Hall Wilkes B PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Central Railroad of NJ Station WB PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Catlin Hall Wilkes U WB PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Kirby Theater 71 PS WB PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Wheelmans 1 Wilkes-Barre LuzCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- George Guthrie School Wilkes-Barre LuzCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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