Hatboro, Pennsylvania
Hatboro is a borough of 8,283 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1715.
Why visit Hatboro
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Produce Junction, Willow Grove Park, Craven Hall and Fisher House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Hatboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hatboro
Hatboro (known locally as the Boro) is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,238 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Hatboro, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Produce Junction
Farm and orchard
49 South York Road, Hatboro
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-17:30; Su 08:00-16:00
Willow Grove Park
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
Amusement park in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks12
Craven Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic building in Warminster Township, Pennsylvania
Fisher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Pennsylvania
Ivyland Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Roberts and Mander Stove Company Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Hatboro, Pennsylvania, NRHP-listed
Union Library Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic library building in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, United States
Bryn Athyn-Lower Moreland Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Loller Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum
Museum · 2.5 mi
Aviation museum in Pennsylvania, United States
Roberts and Mander Stove Co. Transformer House
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes29
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 1.5 mi
2575 Maryland Road, Willow Grove
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:30
Joe's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Pasta, Steak, Sandwich
39 South York Road, Hatboro
Mo 16:00-21:00; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 14:00-21:00
Miller's Ale House
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
2300 Easton Road, Willow Grove
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
Golden China Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi
263 East County Line Road, Hatboro
17 more on the map.
History
The town of Hatboro is located on land purchased from William Penn by the family of Nicholas More around 1705. The first land titles in town were issued in 1711. Original construction by early residents of the town occurred between 1715 and 1719. Early settlement pre-dating the Hatboro name occurred in the Crooked Billet area east of York Road, between Moreland Avenue and Byberry Road.
Early resident John Dawson entertained guests at the Crooked Billet Inn as well as manufacturing a line of hats. When the post office opened in 1809 the town was officially called Hatborough. U.S. Postmaster General John Wanamaker officially changed the name of the town in 1889 to Hatboro.
The Union Library Company of Hatboro, the third library company to be founded in Pennsylvania, was formed in 1755. This building still stands on its original site today and still serves as a library. George Washington and his troops passed through the town numerous times during 1777 in pursuit of British Troops. The Battle of Crooked Billet was fought in 1778.
The year 1811 saw the construction of the Loller Academy, the first bank was built in 1873, and railroad service connected to Hatboro in 1874.
The Loller Academy, Roberts and Mander Stove Company Buildings, and Union Library Company are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Hatboro, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
MainStay Suites Horsham - Philadelphia
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
245 Easton Road, Horsham
Churches and places of worship13
Horsham Friends Meeting
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.1 mi
151 West County Line Road, Hatboro
Hatboro Primitive Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.8 mi
730 Preston Lane, Upper Moreland Township
Riverside Community Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
239 Columbia Avenue, Horsham
Saint John Bosco Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.0 mi
215 East County Line Road, Hatboro
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Fort Washington El Sch
School · 5.5 mi
Highland & Fort Washington Aves, Fort Washington
Healthcare2
Abington Health Center - Warminster Main Building
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
225 Newtown Road, Warminster
Map of Hatboro
137 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 (3 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
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Horsham 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Willow Grove 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Bryn Athyn 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Roslyn 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Fort Washington 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Glenside 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Churchville 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Ambler 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Feasterville 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Elkins Park 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
- Loller Academy, Hatboro PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Craven Hall Warminster 2013, User:Dough4872, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DOCTOR NORMAN AND DORIS FISHER HOUSE, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horsham Friends Meeting PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ivyland HD Gough Ave 79, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roberts and Mander Stove Co, Hatboro PA Main Bldg 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Union Library Company 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Byberry Road Bridge, Lower Moreland 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
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