Harmony, Pennsylvania
Harmony is a borough of 1,232 people in Butler County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1804.
Why visit Harmony
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Strand Theater, The Strand Theater Initiative, Harmony Historic District and Passavant House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; February lows average 19°F.
Weather in Harmony
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Harmony
Harmony is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Harmony had a population of 942. It is located approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Pittsburgh.
From the Wikipedia article Harmony, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Strand Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
Performing arts, film and community center in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, United States
The Strand Theater Initiative
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
119 North Main Street, Zelienople
Museums and landmarks9
Harmony Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
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Passavant House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes25
Della Terra Italian Bistro
Restaurant · Italian · 0.7 mi
100 Perry Highway, Harmony
Tu-Th 16:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00
The Harmony Inn
Restaurant · American, German, Burger
230 Mercer Street, Harmony
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Union Brothers Brewing
Bar and pub · Burger, Ice Cream, American · 0.7 mi
365 Mercer Road, Harmony
Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00
Burgh'ers
Restaurant · Burger, American · 0.8 mi
100 Perry Highway, Harmony
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
112 Perry Highway, Harmony
13 more on the map.
History
In December 1753, George Washington and Christopher Gist came through the area. They were shot at somewhere between present-day Evans City and Ellwood City (the exact location is unknown), through a region above the forks of the Ohio known as Mutheringtown or "Murdering Town". In 2003, the borough commemorated the event as part of the 250th Anniversary Commemoration of the French and Indian War.
Harmony was founded by the pietist Johann Georg Rapp and his Harmony Society in 1804. Rapp came to America from Württemberg, Germany, in 1803 in search of land for his followers that was free from the religious persecution they faced in Germany. He was searching for a place for his followers to worship, farm, and put Rapp's communal religious teachings into effect . In 1804, two groups of Harmonites purchased a tract of land in Butler County.
From the History section of Harmony, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship11
Harmony-Zelienople United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
123 North Pittsburgh Street, Zelienople
First Bible Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
127 Seneca School Road, Harmony
Jehovah's Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.5 mi
250 Evans Road, Zelienople
Shopping14
Groff Tractor & Equipment Co. (fka Murphy Tractor)
Hardware store · 0.5 mi
179 Perry Highway, Harmony
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Harmony
92 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 19°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 37°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Beaver Falls 1 Ne (10 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
Butler 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)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport (BTP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Frisco 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Ellport 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Freedom 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Bradford Woods 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Butler 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Franklin Park 15 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Bell Acres 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Ambridge Heights 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- New Castle 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Allison Park 18 mi southeast, about 29 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
- Rapp seat, Mvincec, Public domain
- Passavant House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Zelienople, Pennsylvania (4880461881), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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