Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Lewisburg is a borough of 5,257 people in Union County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1784.
Why visit Lewisburg
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Davy's Fresh Market, Campus Theater, Chamberlin Iron Front Building and Col. James Cameron House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 29 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lewisburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lewisburg
Lewisburg is a borough in Union County, Pennsylvania, United States, 30 miles (48 km) south by southeast of Williamsport and 60 miles (97 km) north of Harrisburg. The population was 5,158 as of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Union County. Located in central Pennsylvania's Susquehanna Valley, on the West Branch Susquehanna River, it is home to Bucknell University.
From the Wikipedia article Lewisburg, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Davy's Fresh Market
Farm and orchard · 0.8 mi
We are a small family owned business in Lewisburg offering the freshest fruits and vegetables in town! Stop in at Davy's Fresh Market to...
444 Airport Rd
Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 09:00-18:00
Museums and landmarks9
Chamberlin Iron Front Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic commercial building in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Col. James Cameron House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Lewisburg Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Lewisburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Packwood House-American Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
NRHP in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Reading Railroad Freight Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Railway station in Lewisburg, the United States of America
Slifer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
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Sodom Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic octagonal school in West Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes34
Amami Kitchen & Espresso Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich
103 South 6th Street, Lewisburg
Tu-Su 09:00-15:00
Paris Bakery & Café
Cafe · French, Pastry, Bakery
335 Market Street, Lewisburg
Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 08:00-17:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
610 North Derr Drive, Lewisburg
Mo-Th,Su 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-24:00
22 more on the map.
History
Lewisburg was founded in 1785 by Ludwig Derr. A settler of the area (since as early as 1763–1769), Derr purchased several tracts of land from the William Penn family and other neighboring landowners, the largest of which was known as "The Prescott". Having been on the land for such a long time, Derr had befriended the local Native Americans of the area. His relationship with these indigenous peoples was so well founded that, even as many of the other local settlers' homesteads were routinely sacked by Native Americans, Derr's lands remained free from attacks. Subsequently, in 1784, he worked with Samuel Weiser to lay out his combined land tracts, and create Derrstown. The name was later changed to Lewisburgh when Snyder County was created from Union County in 1855 (according to a local Keystone marker sign), but was known on original plans and deeds as Lewisburg before that time.
U.S. Postal Service states that it was named Lewisburgh when it was established in 1796; in 1893, the name was shortened to Lewisburg.
From the History section of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare3
Map of Lewisburg
97 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 3.1 in | 8.0 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 20°F | 2.4 in | 7.8 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 3.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 37°F | 3.8 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 3.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 3.4 in | 5.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lewisburg (1 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
Union County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-11: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 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
Penn Valley Airport (SEG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Shamokin Dam 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Dewart 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Danville 15 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Montgomery 15 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Middleburg 15 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Elysburg 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Duboistown 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Kenmar 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Williamsport 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Bloomsburg 23 mi east, about 37 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
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- Reading Railroad Freight Station, Lewisburg, Union County, PA, Smallbones, CC0
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- Colonel James Cameron House, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0
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