Intercourse, Pennsylvania
Intercourse is a community of 1,588 people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Intercourse
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 10 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Leaman's Place Covered Bridge, Mascot Roller Mills, AAA Buggy Rides and Intercourse Community Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 24°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Intercourse
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Intercourse
Intercourse is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Leacock Township, Lancaster County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, 10 miles (16 km) east of Lancaster on Pennsylvania Route 340. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,494, up from 1,274 at the previous census. It is about 8 miles away from Blue Ball, a town with a similarly unusual name.
From the Wikipedia article Intercourse, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Leaman's Place Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Covered bridge across Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks5
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Mascot Roller Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Single-family detached home in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Kitchen Kettle Village
Monument and historic site
3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-18:00
Wild Goose Gallery
Museum · 0.4 mi
3449 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse
Tu-Th 11:00-15:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-17:00; Su 12:00-15:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Intercourse Community Park
Park
3730 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gordonville
sunrise-sunset
Restaurants and cafes10
Lapp Valley Farms Ice Cream
Ice cream
3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-18:00
Mount Hope Wine Gallery & Craft Brewery
Brewery and winery · 1.6 mi
3174 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-In-Hand
Tu-Th 11:00-17:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-18:00
The Bake Shop
Bakery · 0.4 mi
3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-18:00
The Kling House Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse
Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00; Sa 11:00-16:00
The Roasted Rooster
Cafe · 0.4 mi
3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-18:00
Corner Coffee Shop
Cafe
3526 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse
Mo-Th 08:00-18:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-20:00; Su off
Immergut Soft Pretzels
Bakery
3537 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse
MOMS Pretzels
Fast food · 0.4 mi
3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-18:00
History
Intercourse was founded in 1754. The community was originally named "Cross Keys", after a local tavern. Intercourse became the name in 1814. The village website gives several theories for the origins of the name:
Another theory concerns two famous roads that crossed here. The Old King's highway from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh (now the Old Philadelphia Pike) ran east and west through the center of the town. The road from Wilmington to Erie intersected in the middle. The joining of these two roads is claimed by some to be the basis for the town 'Cross Keys' or eventually 'Intercourse'. A final idea comes from the use of language during the early days of the village. The word 'intercourse' was commonly used to describe the 'fellowship' and 'social interaction and support' shared in the community of faith, which was much a part of a rural village like this one.
Another theory is that it is derived from a racecourse on the edge of town called "Entercourse".
From the History section of Intercourse, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping10
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare1
Map of Intercourse
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 24°F | 3.3 in | 10.3 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 25°F | 2.8 in | 10.6 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 32°F | 4.1 in | 5.5 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 1.2 in |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 58°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 47°F | 4.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 29°F | 3.7 in | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Holland 2 Se (3 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
Lancaster County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 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)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lancaster Airport (LNS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Blue Ball 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- East Earl 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Atglen 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Lancaster 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Ephrata 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Conestoga 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Clay 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Coatesville 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Brickerville 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Elverson 17 mi northeast, about 27 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Intercourse, PA Keystone Marker 3, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Amish Info Intercourse, Smallbones, Public domain
- Quilt Museum Intercourse, Smallbones, Public domain
- 1908 Bank Intercourse, Smallbones, Public domain
- Intercourse PA Keystone Marker on PA 340 EB, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 340 eb in Intercourse (2), Dec. 2023, 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
- PA 340 eb in Intercourse (1), Dec. 2023, 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
- Intercourse, Pennsylvania (4037099136), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Intercourse, Pennsylvania (4036348701), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Intercourse, Pennsylvania (4036349011), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Intercourse, Pennsylvania (4037099250), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Intercourse, Pennsylvania (4036347573), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Intercourse, Pennsylvania (4036349219), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Intercourse, Pennsylvania (4036348159), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Intercourse, Pennsylvania (4036347683), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Intercourse, Pennsylvania (4036348885), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Intercourse, Pennsylvania (4036348547), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Intercourse, Pennsylvania (4037099904), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Intercourse, PA Keystone Marker 2, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- PA 340 EB entering Intercourse, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leaman's Place Covered Bridge Three-Quarters View 3008px, Photo by and (c)2007 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Mascot Mills LanCo PA, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PA 340 eb at PA 772 east, Dec. 2023, 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
- PA 340-PA 772 EB approaching split, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 772 WB past PA 340, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 340 eb at PA 772 west, Dec. 2023, 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
- Leacock Township, PA municipal building, Jan. 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
- Amish dairy farm 4, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amish dairy farm 2, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amish dairy farm, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cattle crossing, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amish kick scooters, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ballooning over Lancaster, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Balloons over Lancaster 2, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amish dairy farms 3, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amish dairy farm 5, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amish dairy farms, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amish dairy farms 2, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amish dairy farm 3, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
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