Mansfield, Pennsylvania
Mansfield is a borough of 2,990 people in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1804.
Why visit Mansfield
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 8 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Commonwealth University-Mansfield, Oak Hill and Mansfield Armory.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; February lows average 15°F, and about 43 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Mansfield
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About Mansfield
Mansfield is a borough located in east-central Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States, in the Tioga River valley. As of the 2020 census, Mansfield had a population of 2,839. It is situated at the intersection of U.S. Route 6 and U.S. Business Route 15, about 36 miles (58 km) southwest of Elmira, New York.
From the Wikipedia article Mansfield, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Commonwealth University-Mansfield
School · 0.4 mi
Public university in Mansfield, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks1
Mansfield Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Armory in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes15
Perkins
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
96 Dorsett Heights, Mansfield
3 more on the map.
History
In 1800, an English settler from Rhode Island named Asa Mann cleared a large amount of forest, and in 1804 laid out the plan for a town on this estate—Mann's field. The borough was incorporated in 1857. In the same year, the Mansfield Classical Seminary was founded, which became a state normal school in 1862 and is today Mansfield University of Pennsylvania.
Mansfield is the place where the first night football game was played under electric lights, on September 28, 1892 sponsored by the Edison Illuminating Company. The 1892 Wyoming Seminary vs. Mansfield State Normal football game is celebrated in an annual festival which celebrates the 1890s.
The number of people living here in 1900 amounted to 1,847, and in 1910, 1,654. The population was 3,411 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the borough had an estimated population of 3,463. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 3,625.
The Mansfield Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
From the History section of Mansfield, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mansfield
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
90 Dorsett Heights, Mansfield
Churches and places of worship5
Holy Child Parish
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
237 South Main Street, Mansfield
Mansfield Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
67 East Wellsboro Street, Mansfield
Mansfield Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian
29 East Wellsboro Street, Mansfield
St. James Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal
30 East Wellsboro Street, Mansfield
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Mansfield
School · 0.4 mi
31 South Academy Street, Mansfield
Healthcare1
Map of Mansfield
61 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 15°F | 2.2 in | 10.3 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 15°F | 1.7 in | 11.1 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 22°F | 2.7 in | 7.6 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 33°F | 3.3 in | 1.7 in |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 53°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 58°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 57°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 50°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 39°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 2.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 9.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tioga Hammond Dam (7 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
Tioga County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-11: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-11-27: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport (ELM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 miles away.
- Troy 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Canton 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Elkland 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Southport 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Addison 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- South Corning 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- West Elmira 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Elmira 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Corning 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Gang Mills 25 mi north, about 40 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
- PA town picture 2, Author - Dincher photographer - Dincher's wife, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mansfield Armory Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Residencehall, Johnmaslar, CC BY-SA 4.0
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