Harleysville, Pennsylvania
Harleysville is a community of 9,090 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Harleysville
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Bergy Bridge Historic District, Bridge in Franconia Township and Camp Wawa Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Harleysville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Harleysville
Harleysville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located at the junction of Pennsylvania Route 63 and Route 113, it is a suburb of Philadelphia and is approximately 30 miles northwest of the city. The population was 9,899 at the 2020 census. It is located mostly within Lower Salford Township and also in Franconia Township.
From the Wikipedia article Harleysville, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks6
Bergy Bridge Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Bridge in Franconia Township
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Arch bridge in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Dielman Kolb Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Klein Meetinghouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic church in Pennsylvania, United States
Landis Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
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Warren Z. Cole House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Skippack, Pennsylvania, NRHP-listed
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes14
Three Brother's Grill
Restaurant · Mexican
488 Main Street, Harleysville
Mo 09:00-21:00; Tu-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su off
Butcher and Barkeep
Restaurant · Burger, Regional · 0.8 mi
712 Main Street, Harleysville
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
345 Main Street, Harleysville
Mo-Fr 05:00-19:00; Sa-Su 06:00-18:00
2 more on the map.
History
The land that became Harleysville was originally Lenape territory. The Lenape were Indigenous peoples of the Northeastern Woodlands. Their land, Lenapehoking (Lënapehòkink), stretched along the eastern seaboard from Delaware to Connecticut. Some of their roads through the woods eventually became Pennsylvania Route 63 and Route 113.
In 1681, Charles II of England granted a large tract of land to William Penn that became Pennsylvania. In 1717 Pennsylvania surveyor David Powell received a grant of three thousand acres of land between the "Skepeck" (Skippack Creek) and a branch of the "Parkyooman" (Perkiomen Creek). He began to sell the land to settlers, including Henry Ruth, who bought 200 acres in February 1718. The Moyer or Meyer family was also in the Harleysville area by 1718.
Settlement continued and by 1741 the population was large enough to create Lower Salford Township, subdivided from Salford Township. Early settlers, mainly of German or Swiss descent, continued to establish farms, mills, and taverns along early roads such as Sumneytown Pike.
The village was named after Samuel Harley (1758–1839), who built a tavern along the Sumneytown Pike in the 1790s. Operating it until the 1830s, he lent his name to what became known as Harleysville. The Harley family maintained a presence in the area into the 19th century and are buried in the Harley Cemetery.
From the History section of Harleysville, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
Indian Creek Church of the Brethren
Church · Anabaptist · 1.4 mi
821 Main Street, Harleysville
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries32
North Montco Technical Career Center
School · 4.6 mi
1265 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale
Healthcare1
Map of Harleysville
81 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 | 3.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.6 in | 5.4 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 29°F | 3.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 32°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 25°F | 4.4 in | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Graterford 1 E (4 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
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
Pottstown Heritage Field (PTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Kulpsville 3 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Souderton 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Skippack 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Spring Mount 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Schwenksville 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Woxall 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Telford 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Hatfield 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Lansdale 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Evansburg 7 mi south, about 11 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
- Harleysville Beneficial PA, Smallbones, CC0
- PA 63 wb through Harleysville, March 2024, 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
- 2022-10-12 14 54 40 View east along Pennsylvania State Route 63 (Main Street) just east of Pennsylvania State Route 113 (Harleysville Pike) in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-25 16 01 40 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 113 (Harleysville Pike) just south of Pennsylvania State Route 63 (Main Street) in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic clothing at Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville, Pennsylvania, Keizers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dishware at Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville, Pennsylvania, Keizers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Quilt at Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville, Pennsylvania, Keizers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Model of interior of a house at Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville, Pennsylvania, Keizers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-25 14 12 46 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 113 (Harleysville Pike) just north of Morris Road, Salfordville Road and Skippack Road in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-14 13 22 13 View south along Interstate 476 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension) from the overpass for Pennsylvania State Route 113 (Harleysville Pike) in Franconia Township..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-14 13 22 42 View north along Interstate 476 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension) from the overpass for Pennsylvania State Route 113 (Harleysville Pike) in Franconia Township..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Landis Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Dielman Kolb Homestead 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bridge in Franconia Township, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Warren Z. Cole House 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bergy B HD Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Lower Salford Township Building, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Peter Becker gravestones, Smallbones, CC0
- Klien Meetinhouse Montco PA Mennon, Smallbones, CC0
- 2022-08-06 12 14 07 View north along Interstate 476 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension) between Exit 31 and Exit 44 in Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barn at Heckler Farmstead (8465887768), Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- PA 113 nb in Lederach, March 2024, 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
- 2022-08-06 12 09 33 View north along Interstate 476 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension) between Exit 31 and Exit 44 in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS060-E-2246 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS010-E-23282 - View of New York, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- PA 113 nb entering Lederach, March 2024, 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
- 2022-10-12 14 49 52 View east along Pennsylvania State Route 63 (Main Street) just east of Morwood Road in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-12 15 15 16 View north along Interstate 476 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension) from the overpass for Fretz Road in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-12 15 14 22 View south along Interstate 476 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension) from the overpass for Fretz Road in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-13 17 46 18 View south along Interstate 476 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension) between Exit 44 and Exit 31 in Franconia Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hoax Band New York by Andrew Kwan, Andrew Kwan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-12 15 05 34 View east along Pennsylvania State Route 63 (Sumneytown Pike) at the exit for Mainland Road in Lower Salford Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Franconia, PA Mennonite Meetinghouse, 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
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