Grove City, Pennsylvania
Grove City is a borough of 7,830 people in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1798.
Why visit Grove City
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 6 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Guthrie Theatre and Wendell August Forge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Grove City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Grove City
Grove City is a borough in southeastern Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is approximately 60 miles (97 km) north of Pittsburgh and 75 miles (121 km) south of Erie. The population was 7,894 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Hermitage micropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Grove City, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
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Wendell August Forge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes20
Jordan's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza, Filipino, Wings, Sandwich, Burger
214 South Broad Street, Grove City
We-Sa 11:00-19:30
D.A.M. Good Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 0.7 mi
901 West Main Street, Grove City
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Main Street Diner
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
1313 West Main Street, Grove City
Parker's Parlor
Ice cream · 0.4 mi
113 North Broad Street, Grove City
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.5 mi
201 Pine Grove Square, Grove City
Mo-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 09:00-23:00
8 more on the map.
History
In 1798, Valentine Cunningham and his family from Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania settled along Wolf Creek, building a gristmill with fellow American Revolutionary War veteran and settler Robert Glenn on the creek in 1799 and naming the area Pine Grove. About a mile north, another community was drafted surrounding a gristmill, named Slabtown. In the early years of the 19th century, Cunningham built a sawmill and schoolhouse in Pine Grove, while Robert Moore built up the area around Slabtown with a sawmill and small businesses. By 1837, Cunningham's sons J.G. and Charles returned to Pine Grove to continue its expansion, formally laying it out around this time.
By the 1850s, a Wolf Creek post office had been formed to serve both communities as they became increasingly merged. Pine Grove Academy, the precursor to Grove City College, was established in 1858. Around the same time, large coal deposits were discovered in the area, kickstarting a mining industry. The Pittsburgh, Shenango and Lake Erie Railroad was extended to Pine Grove in 1872, and Pine Grove Normal Academy was chartered to grant degrees in 1876. On January 1, 1883, the borough of Grove City was incorporated, changing its name since Pine Grove, Schuylkill County was already established. George Junior Republic was established in 1909.
From the History section of Grove City, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Grace United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist
210 South Broad Street, Grove City
Tower Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian
248 South Broad Street, Grove City
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Grove City Area George Jr El Sch
School · 1.6 mi
233 George Junior Rd, Grove City
Healthcare3
Map of Grove City
57 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 17°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 25°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 35°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 54°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 58°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 56°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 39°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Slippery Rock 1 Ssw (7 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
Mercer County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Venango Regional Airport KFKL (FKL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- New Castle 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- New Castle Northwest 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Hermitage 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Oakland 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Franklin 21 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Sharon 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Farrell 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Butler 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Ellwood City 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Greenville 23 mi northwest, about 37 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
- South Broad Street Grove City 2013, Canadian2006, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grove City College - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grove City, PA 16127, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (9), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grove City, PA 16127, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (10), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Grove City, Pennsylvania - 20200629 - 01 - Tower Presbyterian Church, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grove City Area Historical Society - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grove City, PA 16127, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (8), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grove City, PA 16127, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (6), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grove City, PA 16127, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (5), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grove City, PA 16127, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (7), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Grove City, Pennsylvania - 20200629 - 05, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Grove City Pennsylvania, Adegroff, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grove City, Pennsylvania - panoramio - Idawriter (1), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Grove City, Pennsylvania - 20200629 - 02, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grove City, PA 16127, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (3), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grove City, PA 16127, USA - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Grove City, Pennsylvania - 20200629 - 03 - Grove City National Bank, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grove City, Pennsylvania - panoramio - Idawriter, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Grove City, Pennsylvania - 20200629 - 04, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grove City, PA 16127, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (4), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grove City, Pennsylvania - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grove City, PA 16127, USA - panoramio - Idawriter, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grove City, PA 16127, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (2), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grove City, PA 16127, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (1), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grove City aerial shot 2024-06-15 5, Designism, CC0
- Grove City aerial shot 2024-06-15 6, Designism, CC0
- Grove City aerial shot 2024-06-15 4, Designism, CC0
- Grove City aerial shot 2024-06-15 3, Designism, CC0
- Grove City aerial shot 2024-06-15 2, Designism, CC0
- Grove City College Campus, Mark Schellhase, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wendell August Forge site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Carnegie Music Hall - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tower Presbyterian Church - panoramio - Idawriter, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tower Presbyterian Church - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Guthrie Theater - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grace United Methodist Church - panoramio - Idawriter, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grace United Methodist Church - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sun Gin Chinese Restaurant - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
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