Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania
Lake Heritage is a community of 2,997 people in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Lake Heritage
Townapedia lists 65 museums and landmarks, 8 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Gettysburg National Tower, Powers Hill, Adams County Courthouse and Dobbin House Tavern.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Lake Heritage
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Heritage
Lake Heritage is a census-designated place (CDP) in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. Its population was 2,158 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Heritage, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Gettysburg National Tower
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
Observation tower
Museums and landmarks65
Adams County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Courthouse in Pennsylvania, United States
Dobbin House Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Restaurant in Pennsylvania
Gettysburg Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Gettysburg Battlefield Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Gettysburg National Military Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
National park in Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Schmucker Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
American Civil War site listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Adams County, Pennsylvania
Sheads House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Rock Creek-White Run Union Hospital Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Gettysburg Battlefield
Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi
Site of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
Museum · 1.9 mi
Museum in Pennsylvania, US
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Gettysburg National Museum
Museum · 2.4 mi
History museum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
53 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes8
The Core Kitchen at Atomic Dog Cidery
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
1865 Gettysburg Village Drive, Gettysburg
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship3
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 0.8 mi
1274 Highland Ave Road, Gettysburg
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Adams County Technical Institute
School · 3.5 mi
1126 Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg
Map of Lake Heritage
92 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 21°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 22°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 30°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 40°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 73°F | 49°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 57°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 61°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 4.6 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 43°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 26°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Eisenhower Nhs Hcn (2 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
Adams County has had 12 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)
- 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
Gettysburg Regional Airport (GTY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Gettysburg 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Bonneauville 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- New Oxford 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Biglerville 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Taneytown 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Emmitsburg 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Hanover 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Carroll Valley 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Thurmont 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Westminster 19 mi southeast, about 30 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
- 15-23-0291, artillery on seminary ridge - panoramio, David Dugan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sheads Gburg, Smallbones, Public domain
- Gburg Armory North, Smallbones, Public domain
- Gburg Seminary NE, Smallbones, Public domain
- Adams PA Courthouse 2, Smallbones, Public domain
- Pennsylvania Hall, Gettysburg College, Frederick Tilberg, Public domain
- Dobbin Gettysburg 2, Smallbones, Public domain
- Gettysburg mon 111th NY Inf, Smallbones, CC0
- Gettysburg National Museum, Gettysburg, Penna (90590), Pub. by L. E. Smith, Wholesale Distributor, Gettysburg, PA. "Tichnor Quality Views," Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. Made Only by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass., Public domain
- GettysburgVisitorCenter, Concord, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gettysburg mon High Water Mark, Smallbones, CC0
- North Carolina Monument, Gettysburg, Pa (64224), Pub. by L. E. Smith, Wholesale Distributor, Gettysburg, PA. "Tichnor Quality Views," Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. Made Only by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass., Public domain
- Gettysburg New York Monument 01, Veggies, Attribution
- 7th Maine Infantry Regiment's monument at Gettysburg, KeystoneSteel, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Field hospitals AdamsCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- PA 105th Wildcat Regiment Plaque on the Pennsylvania Monument in Gettysburg, PA, Bryandgeer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 27th IN Inf Marker 02, Veggies, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 77th-NY-Inf-06, Veggies, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 77th-NY-Inf-08, Veggies, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 77th-NY-Inf-04, Veggies, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 77th-NY-Inf-05, Veggies, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 77th-NY-Inf-07, Veggies, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Spangler Springs Stone Works 04, Veggies, CC BY-SA 4.0
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