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Jermyn, Pennsylvania
Jermyn is a borough of 2,141 people in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1870.
Why visit Jermyn
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails and 5 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 69 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Jermyn
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About Jermyn
Jermyn, known as "The Birthplace of First Aid in America", is a borough which is located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located on the Lackawanna River, it is 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Scranton.
From the Wikipedia article Jermyn, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes5
Domenick's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian, Burger, Sandwich, Chicken, American, Fish And Chips
618 Washington Avenue, Jermyn
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Wayne's Family Diner
Restaurant · Regional, Italian, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Chicken, Seafood, French, American, German, Fish And Chips, Ice Cream
650 Washington Avenue, Jermyn
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
The Windsor Inn
Restaurant · Pizza, Regional, Italian, Burger, Sandwich, American, International, Fish And Chips · 0.4 mi
669 Washington Avenue, Jermyn
Churches and places of worship8
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.7 mi
Closed
420 Hudson Street, Mayfield
First United Methodist Church of Jermyn
Church · United Methodist
520 Washington Avenue, Jermyn
Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary Parish
Church · Roman Catholic
624 Madison Avenue, Jermyn
Saint James & Saint George Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal
398 Washington Avenue, Jermyn
St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Church · Russian Orthodox · 0.9 mi
706 Hill Street, Mayfield
Primitive Methodist Church of Jermyn
Church · 0.6 mi
207 Whitmore Street, Mayfield
History
The borough originally named Gibsonburg, was named for John Jermyn, a businessperson in the mining industry.
Jermyn is known as "The Birthplace of First Aid in America." In 1899, Dr. Matthew J. Shields conducted the nation's first training class on First Aid at the Windsor Hotel. He instructed 25 miners from the Jermyn Coal Colliery how to provide quick, effective medical care until a physician could reach the mine. After completion of the course, each of the miners was able to provide first aid to injured comrades—leading to dramatic reductions in serious mining injuries and fatalities. Unfortunately for numerous coal miners, a "silent killer" called black lung disease was caused by inhaling coal dust over time and this resulted in the untimely deaths of many former miners.
Jermyn was incorporated as a borough in 1870 and celebrated its centennial in 1970 throughout the year, with a week-long celebration in July. A carnival and fireworks display were held in East Jermyn at the St Michael's Russian Orthodox Hall grounds.
From the History section of Jermyn, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare2
Map of Jermyn
38 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 12°F | 3.5 in | 17.3 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 12°F | 3.0 in | 17.7 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 3.6 in | 13.0 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 31°F | 4.2 in | 1.3 in |
| May | 65°F | 42°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 52°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 56°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 54°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 47°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 36°F | 5.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 27°F | 3.8 in | 4.9 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 19°F | 4.0 in | 14.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pleasant Mt 1 W Hcn (16 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
Lackawanna County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-11-27: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Archbald 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Carbondale 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Blakely 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Dickson City 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Simpson 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Chinchilla 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Clarks Green 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Dunmore 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Clarks Summit 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Scranton 11 mi southwest, about 17 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- St Johns Russian Orthodox Church, Mayfield, PA, Jared Kofsky/PlaceNJ.com, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Avenue, Jermyn, PA (1), July 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
- Jermyn, PA community center and borough hall, July 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
- Washington Avenue, Jermyn, PA (2), July 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
- PA 107 eb in Jermyn, July 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
- Jefferson Avenue, Jermyn, PA, July 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
- PA 107 eb entering Jermyn, July 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
- Jermyn, PA Primitive Methodist Church, July 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
- U.S. Route 6 Business bridge over PA 107, July 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
- PA 107 eb at eastern terminus, July 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
- US 6 Bus eb, Archbald, PA, July 2026, 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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