Masontown, Pennsylvania
Masontown is a borough of 3,201 people in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1798.
Why visit Masontown
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Masontown Bridge, Andrew Rabb House and Glassworks-Core House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Masontown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Masontown
Masontown is a borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. The population of the borough was 3,274 at the 2020 census. It is served by the Albert Gallatin Area School District.
From the Wikipedia article Masontown, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Andrew Rabb House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic home located at German Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Glassworks-Core House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Glassworks-Gabler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
John Minor Crawford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Glassworks, Pennsylvania, NRHP-listed
Sugar Grove Petroglyphs
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Archaeological site in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes4
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History
Fort Mason was built as a blockhouse from 1774 to 1778 by John Mason, also known as Johannes Phillip Maurer (1730–1812). Masontown became a town in 1798. He later moved to Ohio and is buried on a family farm in Columbiana County.
From the History section of Masontown, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Map of Masontown
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 3.2 in | 6.1 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.6 in | 5.9 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 28°F | 3.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 37°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 73°F | 48°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 56°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 31°F | 3.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 25°F | 3.2 in | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Grays Landing (5 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
Fayette County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greene County Airport (WAY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Nemacolin 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Fairdale 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Smithfield 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Bobtown 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Point Marion 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Republic 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Fairchance 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- South Uniontown 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Leith-Hatfield 10 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Hiller 11 mi north, 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
- Masontown, Pennsylvania (8481971553), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- John Minor Crawford House, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Andrew Rabb House, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sugar Grove Petroglyphs, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glassworks-Core House, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glassworks-Gabler House Lot, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PA 21 on Masontown bridge, Deigo, CC BY-SA 3.0
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