Marietta, Pennsylvania
Marietta is a borough of 2,886 people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1803.
Why visit Marietta
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge, Wright's Ferry Bridge, Ashley and Bailey Silk Mill and Byers-Muma House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 23 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Marietta
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Marietta
Marietta is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,633 at the 2020 census. It is located on the east bank of the Susquehanna River, northwest of Columbia.
From the Wikipedia article Marietta, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 2.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Wright's Ferry Bridge
Bridge · 2.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks18
Ashley and Bailey Silk Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
United States historic place
Byers-Muma House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Cameron Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic estate in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Chickies Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Columbia Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Columbia–Wrightsville Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Road and sidewalk overpass in Pennsylvania
Donegal Mills Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Grove Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Joseph Bucher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Linden House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Wright's Ferry Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
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Wrightsville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes10
Marietta Tavern on Market
Bar and pub · 0.6 mi
324 West Market Street, Marietta
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
History
In 1727, James Anderson made a lottery that laid out part of present-day Marietta. Later David Cook laid another portion of present-day Marietta. Further development by Jacob Grosh, John Myers, John Peadan, James Mehaffey, Benjamin Long, and James Huffy laid out the rest of present-day Marietta. In 1812, the borough was incorporated, merging all the areas of town except for the western portion of the borough which was extended into Marietta at a later date.
For the first few years of existence, the growth of the borough was meager. Then an economic crisis struck the town, not relenting until around 1830. Thereafter, industries such as timber and iron smelting provided many economic opportunities in the borough.
The borough's name is an amalgamation of the first names of Mary Cook and Henrietta Anderson, the wives of two first settlers.
The Ashley and Bailey Silk Mill, Joseph Bucher House, Chickies Historic District, Linden House, and Marietta Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Marietta, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
Donegal Presbyterian Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Marietta Assembly of God Church
Church · Assemblies Of God · 1.2 mi
325 Ore Mine Road, Marietta
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Lancaster County Ctc - Mt Joy Campus
School · 4.7 mi
432 Old Market St, Mount Joy
Healthcare1
LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Susquehanna
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
1159 River Road, Marietta
Map of Marietta
67 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 19°F | 3.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 20°F | 2.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 3.6 in | 4.5 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 37°F | 3.6 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 73°F | 48°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 41°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 24°F | 3.3 in | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Landisville 2 Nw (8 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
Lancaster County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 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)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lancaster Airport (LNS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Columbia 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Hallam 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Bainbridge 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Elizabethtown 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Yorklyn 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Landisville 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Mount Wolf 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Manchester 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Emigsville 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- York 11 mi southwest, about 18 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
- Marietta HD Old Town Hall LanCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- East Market Street eb, Marietta, PA, June 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marietta, PA borough hall (2), June 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marietta, PA borough hall (1), June 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marietta, PA post office, June 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former First Methodist Episcopal Church, Marietta, PA, June 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Zion United Church of Christ, Marietta, PA, June 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 104 Front St Marietta PA, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marietta A&B Silk Mill 2 LanCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- West Market Street eb, Marietta, PA (5), June 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marietta A&B Silk Mill 1 LanCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- West Market Street eb, Marietta, PA (4), June 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marietta at Night, 57RRoberts, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Market Street eb, Marietta, PA (3), June 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Market Street eb, Marietta, PA (2), June 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Duffy-Rottmund House, Marietta, PA, June 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marietta Linden House LanCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- 436 West Market Street, Marietta, PA, June 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Market Street eb, Marietta, PA (1), June 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marietta, PA Keystone Marker on Decatur Street, June 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marietta, PA Keystone Marker on Decatur Street, July 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marietta PA on the hill, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge, Joseph E. B. Elliot, Public domain
- Downtown Columbia Pennsylvania, Michlaovic, Public domain
- Cameron Estate Inn, Johnajarboe, Public domain
- Donegal Presby Old n New PA, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wrights Ferry Mansion Lanco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- 1402 Trout Run Byers Muma PA, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Donegal Mills on Trout Run PA 2, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grove Mansion (Townsend Residence), Jbarta, CC0
- Wrightsville PA HD Luthrn, Smallbones, CC0
- Forry Warehouse Columbia PA, Smallbones, CC0
- National Watch and Clock Museum, Shumphrey-nawcc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Susquehanna River from above the Breezyview Gazebo in Chickies Rock County Park, Kesticc, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-10-18 11 29 12 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 441 (River Road) at Pennsylvania State Route 743 (Maytown Road) and North Decatur Street in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 743 nb entering Maytown (1), July 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
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