Linwood, Pennsylvania
Linwood is a community of 3,921 people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Linwood
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 16 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Commodore Barry Bridge, Robinson House and Abner Cloud House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Linwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Linwood
Linwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,281 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Linwood, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Commodore Barry Bridge
Bridge · 3.0 mi
Cantilever bridge from Pennsylvania, USA to New Jersey, USA
Museums and landmarks11
Robinson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in New Castle County, Delaware
Abner Cloud House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Brandywine Hundred, Delaware, United States
Caleb Pusey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Second oldest English house in Pennsylvania open to the public
Claymont Stone School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic schoolhouse in Claymont, Delaware, U.S
Darley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Clayton, Delaware, USA
George K. Crozer Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Hickman Row
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
Ivyside Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
Pusey-Crozier Mill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Chester Waterside Station of the Philadelphia Electric Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes16
DiCostanza's Sandwich Shop
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.4 mi
1930 Market Street, Boothwyn
Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 10:00-19:00
Duffer's Mill
Bar and pub · 1.3 mi
1600 Naamans Creek Road, Ogden
Mo off; Tu 15:00-22:00; We 11:00-22:00; Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa...
Lefty's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
1021 Market Street, Marcus Hook
Mo-Sa 07:00-26:00; Su 09:00-26:00
Pat's Pizza & Bistro
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
3601 Chichester Avenue, Marcus Hook
Mo off; Tu-Th,Sa-Su 10:00-20:30; Fr 10:00-21:30
No 7 Chinese & American Food
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
3116 West 9th Street, Chester
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.2 mi
3266 Chichester Avenue, Upper Chichester
Mo-Th,Su 10:30-01:00, Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00
4 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship12
Chichester Friends Meetinghouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Restoration Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.9 mi
2655 Chichester Avenue, Upper Chichester
Bible Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.0 mi
225 Church Street, Marcus Hook
Chichester Society of Friends
Church · Quaker · 0.8 mi
611 Meetinghouse Road, Boothwyn
Cokesbury United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.0 mi
307 Market Street, Marcus Hook
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian Church Usa · 1.1 mi
3217 Chichester Avenue, Upper Chichester Township
Shopping1
Coburn-Myers Fastening Systems
Hardware store · 1.5 mi
3211 West 9th Street, Trainer
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs
School · 1.7 mi
1500 Highland Avenue, Chester
Healthcare2
Map of Linwood
100 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 45°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 75°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 3.3 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 69°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 4.4 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 50°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 40°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 32°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marcus Hook (0 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
Delaware County has had 15 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)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Philadelphia Essington Seaplane Base (PSQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Trainer 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Boothwyn 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Claymont 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Chester 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Brookhaven 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Eddystone 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Chester Heights 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Rose Valley 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Beckett 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Bellefonte 6 mi southwest, about 9 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
- Holy Saviour Lower Chichester DelCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Robinson house01, APatcher at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Abner Cloud House DE, Smallbones, CC0
- APennockHouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- QuakerMeetinghouse, Smallbones ( talk ) 14:15, 25 October 2009 (UTC)., Public domain
- Ivyside DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- ACalebPuseyHouse, Smallbones ( talk )., Public domain
- Hickman Row DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- Crozer Outbuilding Upland, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- TELEPHOTO VIEW OF CHESTER STATION COMPLEX FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE COMMODORE BARRY BRIDGE THAT SPANS THE DELAWARE RIVER - Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South..., Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Calvary baptist church, Dwkaminski, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bible Presby Marcus Hook PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Commodore Barry Bridge From Ferry Rd, Jim Dietrich, CC BY-SA 3.0
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