Lemont, Pennsylvania
Lemont is a community of 2,076 people in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Lemont
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pennsylvania State University School of Hospitality Management, State Theatre, Ag Hill Complex and Boal Mansion.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 44 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lemont
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About Lemont
Lemont is a census-designated place in College Township, Pennsylvania, United States, within the State College–DuBois combined statistical area. The population was 2,270 as of the 2010 census. Nicknamed "The End of the Mountain," the village sits at the base of Mount Nittany, along Spring Creek. Lemont is two miles away from State College and the main campus of the Pennsylvania State University.
From the Wikipedia article Lemont, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Pennsylvania State University School of Hospitality Management
School · 2.7 mi
Hospitality school in Pennsylvania, United States
State Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.7 mi
Non-profit community theater and movie theater in State College, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks23
Ag Hill Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic buildings at Penn State in State College, Pennsylvania, United States
Boal Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Boalsburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Camelot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
State college in Pennsylvania, USA
Centre Furnace Mansion House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
College Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Farmers' High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in State College, United States of America
Felix Dale Stone House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Gen. John Thompson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Hill House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
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Holmes-Foster-Highlands Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes21
Bonfire Old-Fashioned BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.2 mi
2609 East College Avenue, State College
Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00
Brothers Pizza & Itailian Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.3 mi
253 Benner Pike, State College
Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa 10:30-22:00
Happy Valley Brewing Company
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
137 Elmwood Street, State College
Tu-Sa 16:00-21:00
Happy Valley Live
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
1031 East College Avenue, State College
Su,Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:30
Kamrai Thai & Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi, Thai
901 Pike Street, Lemont
Su, Tu-Th 16:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:30-22:00
Mercato Mio
Restaurant · Italian · 1.0 mi
1221 East College Avenue, State College
Mo-Fr 06:00-10:00, 16:00-22:00; Sa-Su 07:00-11:00, 16:00-22:00
Olde New York
Restaurant · American, German · 0.8 mi
2298 East College Avenue, State College
Su, Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
The Cove New York Style Pizzeria
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 0.9 mi
1320B East College Avenue, State College
Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
The Original Prospector's Mount Nittany Rib Company
Restaurant · Barbecue, Wings · 1.4 mi
333 Benner Pike, State College
Su 11:00-19:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
Dolce Vita Desserts
Bakery · 1.1 mi
2490 Commercial Boulevard, State College
Tu-Fr 08:30-17:30; Sa 08:30-15:00
Eden Valley Coffee Company
Cafe · American, Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
165 Elmwood Street, State College
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-15:00; Su off
9 more on the map.
History
The first inhabitants of the area came towards the end of the last glacial period. They lived a nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle for thousands of years. Nearby archaeological sites suggest campsites and jasper mines have been in the area since approximately 8000 to 3500 BC. The Lenape, Haudenosaunee, Mingo, and Shawnee were among the native inhabitants who began establishing settlements, farms, and trails throughout the surrounding valleys.
James Potter led the first recorded expedition of Spring Creek in 1764. Upon reaching an overlook on Mount Nittany, he exclaimed "By heavens, Thompson, I have discovered an empire!" The first Europeans to settle in present-day Lemont arrived in 1789, setting up farms, a grist mill, and a saw mill.
From the History section of Lemont, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship5
Mount Nittany United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.8 mi
1500 East Branch Road, State College
Unity Church of Jesus Christ
Church · Nondenominational · 0.9 mi
2280 Commercial Boulevard, State College
Houserville United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.2 mi
1320 Houserville Road, State College
Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.9 mi
101 Villandry Boulevard, State College
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare3
Map of Lemont
114 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 20°F | 2.9 in | 11.3 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 11.6 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 9.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 39°F | 3.5 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 59°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 63°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 54°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 43°F | 3.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 3.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 26°F | 3.2 in | 7.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for State College Hcn (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
Centre County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-12-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
State College Regional Airport (SCE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Houserville 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- State College 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Boalsburg 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Pine Grove Mills 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Bellefonte 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Centre Hall 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Ramblewood 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Milesburg 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Milroy 13 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Church Hill 14 mi southeast, about 23 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
- Thompson Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds, Mark Michalovic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Main - Penn State, Penn State iGEM 2008, Public domain
- Houserville Site overview from north, Nyttend, Public domain
- Centre Furnace Mansion House Apr 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Gen. John Thompson House 1, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tudek Site, Ruhrfisch ( talk ) 04:12, 18 March 2011 (UTC), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Felix Dale Stone House 03, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holmes-Foster-Highlands Historic District, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oak Hall Historic District - Irvin Mansion, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camelot (State College, Pennsylvania) 1, Ruhrfisch ( talk ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Calorimeter, Infoadder2010, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Boalsburg Tavern, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lemont Pennsylvania, Mark Michalovic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hill House (Boalsburg, Pennsylvania), Ruhrfisch ( talk ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dubsite Church, Linden Hall, PA, Mark Boeckel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- College Heights Historic District, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boal Mansion 1, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WEB PAL9618, PalmerMuseumofArt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pennsylvania Military Museum, Robert J. La Verghetta, CC BY-SA 3.0
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