Lincoln University, Pennsylvania
Lincoln University is a community of 2,017 people in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Lincoln University
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Oxford Historic District and Oxford Hotel.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Lincoln University
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lincoln University
Lincoln University is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lower Oxford Township, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located just off campus to Lincoln University, approximately four miles (6.4 km) northeast of the borough of Oxford. The CDP is located near U.S. Route 1. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,726 residents.
From the Wikipedia article Lincoln University, Pennsylvania (CDP) (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Oxford Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Oxford Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
Hosanna African Union Methodist Protestant Church
Church · African Union Methodist Protestant · 0.4 mi
531 University Road
Lincoln University African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Chester County Tech College Hs - Pennocks Campus
School · 2.8 mi
280 Pennocks Bridge Road, West Grove
Map of Lincoln University
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 3.5 in | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.9 in | 7.1 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 4.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 33°F | 3.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 4.1 in | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Octoraro Lake (6 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
Chester County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chester County G. O. Carlson Airport (CTH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Nottingham 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Avondale 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Rising Sun 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Atglen 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- North Star 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Kennett Square 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Newark 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Hockessin 13 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Pike Creek Valley 13 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Pike Creek 13 mi east, about 21 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
- Student Union Lincoln U PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Amos Hall Lincoln U PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Oxford PA Hotel, Smallbones at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Oxford PA downtown, Smallbones at en.wikipedia, Public domain
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