Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Fort Washington is a community of 6,271 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Fort Washington
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 38 parks and trails, 51 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ambler Theater, County Bridge No. 54, Abington Senior High School and Black Horse Inn.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Fort Washington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fort Washington
Fort Washington is a census-designated place and suburb of Philadelphia in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The CDP, as of 2020, is entirely in Upper Dublin Township. The population was 5,446 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Fort Washington, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
County Bridge No. 54
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Arch bridge in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Arcadia University
School · 3.7 mi
University in Glenside, Pennsylvania
Willow Grove Park
Monument and historic site · 3.8 mi
Amusement park in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks16
Abington Senior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Public school in Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Black Horse Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic tavern in Flourtown, Pennsylvania
Carson College for Orphan Girls
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Flourtown, Pennsylvania, now coeducational and named Carson Valley Children's Aid
Dawesfield
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Farmar Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Gristmill in Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania
Glenside Memorial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Grey Towers Castle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic building in Glenside, Pennsylvania
Hope Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Mansion in Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania
Jacob Kastner Loghouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Keswick Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Theatre and music venue in Keswick Village, Glenside, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia
Quaker Manor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
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The Highlands
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic mansion and gardens located north of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds38
Four Mills Nature Reserve
Hiking and trails · 1.6 mi
12 Morris Road, Ambler
sunrise-sunset
Luther Klosterman Park
Park · 0.6 mi
305 Madison Avenue, Fort Washington
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00
Four Mills Nature Reserve Trailhead
Hiking and trails · 1.8 mi
12 Morris Road, Ambler
26 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes51
Ambler Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
1125 South Bethlehem Pike, Ambler
Mo-Th,Sa 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Bridgets Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.9 mi
8 West Butler Avenue, Ambler
Mo,Su 17:00-21:00; Tu 17:00-22:00; We-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00
Dettera Restaurant & Wine Bar
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
129 East Butler Avenue, Ambler
Mo,Su off; Tu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00
From the Boot
Restaurant · Italian · 1.8 mi
110 East Butler Avenue, Ambler
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Geronimo's Peruvian Cuisine
Restaurant · Peruvian · 1.8 mi
131 East Butler Avenue, Ambler
Mo-Tu off; We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 13:00-22:00; Su...
Guiseppes Restauant
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.7 mi
46 South Bethlehem Pike, Ambler
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Planchette Bistro & Creperie
Cafe · French · 1.8 mi
95 East Butler Avenue, Ambler
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Sweet Briar Cafe
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
11 Lindenwold Avenue, Ambler
Mo,Su 08:00-14:00; Tu-Sa 08:00-21:00
Fireside Bar and Grill
Bar and pub · 1.6 mi
1211 South Bethlehem Pike, Ambler
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
39 more on the map.
History
Prior to the American Revolutionary War, present-day Fort Washington was settled by German immigrants, including Philip Engard who immigrated in 1728. Engard purchased a 100 acres (40 ha) lot of land on what was to be named Susquehanna Road and Fort Washington Avenue. By the mid-18th century, the area came to be known as Engardtown, and Fort Washington Avenue was originally called Engardtown Road. The house built by Philip Engard is listed as the "Engard Family Home - 1765" in the Upper Dublin Township Open Space & Environmental Resource Protection Plan - 2005, as part of the Upper Dublin Historical Properties #25.
From the History section of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft. Washington - Philadelphia
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
432 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Washington
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia/Fort Washington
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
530 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Washington
Churches and places of worship21
Saint Paul's United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.2 mi
440 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington
St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
16 South Spring Garden Street, Ambler
Christ's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.4 mi
700 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Oreland
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries57
Healthcare2
Map of Fort Washington
207 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 67°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 65°F | 4.7 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 58°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Willow Grove Nas (5 mi away), rain and snow from Fort Washington 0.8 Nw, 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
Montgomery County has had 19 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
Wings Field (BBX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Ambler 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Flourtown 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Roslyn 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Willow Grove 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Horsham 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Blue Bell 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Elkins Park 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Bryn Athyn 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Norristown 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Philadelphia 10 mi south, about 15 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
- Quaker Manor Ft Washington PA, Smallbones, CC0
- 2022-10-29 14 51 18 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) at the exit for Interstate 276-Pennsylvania Turnpike (Fort Washington, Oreland) in Upper Dublin..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-29 11 55 11 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) just south of the exit for Highland Avenue in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-11 14 31 28 View east along Interstate 276 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Delaware River Extension) from the overpass for the ramps to Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-11 14 30 49 View west along Interstate 276 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Delaware River Extension) from the overpass for the ramps to Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-11 14 38 37 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) from the overpass for Madison Avenue in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-11 14 37 53 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) from the overpass for Madison Avenue in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-11 14 42 10 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) from the overpass for Summit Avenue in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-11 14 40 56 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) from the overpass for Summit Avenue in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-29 11 57 04 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) at the exit for Highland Avenue in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-11 14 48 15 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) from the overpass for Fort Washington Avenue in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-11 14 49 02 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) from the overpass for Fort Washington Avenue in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-11 14 15 37 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) from the overpass for the ramp to Interstate 276 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Delaware River Extension) in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-11 14 28 05 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) from the overpass for the ramp to Interstate 276 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Delaware River Extension) in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-11 14 13 25 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) from the overpass for Interstate 276 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Delaware River Extension) in Whitemarsh..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-11 14 12 54 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) from the overpass for Interstate 276 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Delaware River Extension) in Whitemarsh..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Washington Avenue nb, Fort Washington, PA, Dec. 2025, 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
- SEPTA Fort Washington Regional Rail Station, Aaron Kuhn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 03.05.26 Fort Washington, PA 733+705+881+882, Phil Richards, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-29 11 53 25 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) at the exit for Interstate 276-Pennsylvania Turnpike (Fort Washington) in Whitemarsh Township..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-29 14 49 08 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) just south of the exit for Butler Pike in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-29 11 58 48 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) at the exit for Susquehanna Road in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-29 14 53 34 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 309 (Fort Washington Expressway) just south of the exit for Interstate 276-Pennsylvania Turnpike in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Keswick Theater Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Jacob Kastner Loghouse, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MathersMillPA, Smallbones at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Union School Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Glenside Memorial Hall Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Highlands Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Black Horse Inn 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hope Lodge (Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania), Historic American Buildings Survey, Ian McLaughlin, Photographer, Public domain
- Carson College, Flourtown Mother Goose 10, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DAWESFIELD, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yeakle and Miller Houses, Erdenheim PA 500, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heinz Hall, Arcadia University 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2022-08-06 08 44 28 View west along Interstate 276 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Delaware River Extension) at Exit 339 (Pennsylvania State Route 309, Philadelphia, Ambler) in Upper Dublin Township..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-11 18 03 06 View east along Interstate 276 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Delaware River Extension) just east of Exit 339 in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-11 14 55 58 View east along Interstate 276 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Delaware River Extension) from the overpass for Camp Hill Road in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-11 14 54 57 View west along Interstate 276 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Delaware River Extension) from the overpass for Camp Hill Road in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-11 17 59 49 View east along Interstate 276 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Delaware River Extension) at Exit 339 (Pennsylvania State Route 309, Philadelphia, Ambler) in Upper Dublin Township..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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