Matamoras, Pennsylvania
Matamoras is a borough of 2,539 people in Pike County, Pennsylvania, founded in January 18, 1905.
Why visit Matamoras
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 41 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mid-Delaware Bridge, Flagship Cinemas, Fort Decker and United States Post Office.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 43 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Matamoras
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Matamoras
Matamoras is a borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,362 at the 2020 census. It is the easternmost municipality of any kind in Pennsylvania. Matamoras is part of the New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJ–PA Metropolitan Statistical Area, as well as the larger New York–Newark, NY–NJ–CT–PA Combined Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Matamoras, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Mid-Delaware Bridge
Bridge · 0.4 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks11
Fort Decker
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Stone house in Port Jervis, New York, United States
127 West Main Street, Port Jervis
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Government building in Port Jervis, New York
20 Sussex Street, Port Jervis
Port Jervis station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Former Erie Railroad station
Tri-States Monument
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
Tripoint boundary marker for New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Western Witness Monument
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
Witness boundary marker for Tri-States Monument (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania)
Port Jervis Station (Erie Railroad)
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
13-19 Jersey Avenue, Port Jervis
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
Orange Square Veterans Park
Park · 0.9 mi
1 North Broome Street, Port Jervis
sunrise-sunset
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes41
Ben's Fresh
Restaurant · Burger · 1.0 mi
33 East Main Street, Port Jervis
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Katery To Go
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
78 Front Street, Port Jervis
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-20:00
Port Jervis Brick Oven Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
189 Pike Street, Port Jervis
Riverside Creamery
Ice cream · 0.5 mi
5 Water Street, Port Jervis
Su-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00
3 Ninja Hibachi & Sushi Japanese Express
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:30; Sa 12:00-20:30; Su 12:00-20:00
Goodfella's Pizza Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
111 Hulst Drive, Matamoras
29 more on the map.
History
Matamoras was originally part of Westfall Township. Its name is derived from the Mexican city of Matamoros, which was the first to be occupied by U.S. troops during the Mexican–American War. It was incorporated as a borough on January 18, 1905.
From the History section of Matamoras, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship19
Hope Evangelical Free Church
Church · Evangelical · 0.4 mi
300 1st Street, Matamoras
United Methodist Church of Matamoras
Church · United Methodist
209 Avenue H, Matamoras
First Presbyterian Church of Port Jervis
Church · 0.9 mi
8 North Broome Street, Port Jervis
Light of the World Christian Church
Church · 0.8 mi
20 Franklin Street, Port Jervis
Reformed Dutch Church of Deer Park
Church · 1.0 mi
28 East Main Street, Port Jervis
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare3
Aliton's Pharmacy Home Healthcare Centers
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
12 Sussex Street, Port Jervis
Map of Matamoras
131 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 16°F | 3.1 in | 11.2 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 17°F | 2.6 in | 10.6 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 24°F | 3.7 in | 9.6 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 71°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 55°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 60°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 30°F | 3.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 22°F | 3.9 in | 8.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Port Jervis Hcn (2 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
Pike County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-03: Hurricane Irene (Hurricane)
- 2011-08-29: Hurricane Irene (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sullivan County International Airport (MSV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Port Jervis 1 mi northeast, about 1 min by car
- Sparrow Bush 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Milford 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Otisville 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Sussex 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Birchwood Lakes 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Vernon Valley 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Sunrise Lake 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Middletown 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Mechanicstown 17 mi east, about 27 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
- Matamoras, PA, borough hall, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Delaware River between Matamoras and Port Jervis, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 6 EB-US 209 NB at Maple Avenue Matamoras, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Decker Port Jervis 3, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Port Jervis post office, The original uploader was Daniel Case at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- NJ-NY-PA Tri-States Monument - 2009 detail, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Witness Monument for NJ-NY-PA tripoint - New Jersey side, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Port Jervis-Matamoras Bridge, The original uploader was Daniel Case at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mid-Delaware Bridge, Nicholas from Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Mid-Delaware Bridge 20071016-jag9889, Jag9889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- I-84 PA eb, MP 54, Nov. 2022, 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
- Erie Depot Port Jervis rear, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 6 EB-US 209 NB past I-84, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Erie Depot Port Jervis entrance, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad No. 614 Postcard, Noé Alfaro, CC BY 2.0
- New Port Jervis station, 2022, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Port Jervis, NY, train station from across tracks, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Metro-North Comet V EB at Port Jervis station, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 21.05.25 Port Jervis, NY 4901 (54570754438), Phil Richards from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- St. Mary's Church Port Jervis, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1987 Dodge Ram 50, regular cab and long bed, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Laurel Grove Cemetery - 53354779902, juliejordanscott, CC BY 2.0
- Laurel Grove Cemetery - 53356106715, juliejordanscott, CC BY 2.0
- Laurel Grove Cemetery - 53355972383, juliejordanscott, CC BY 2.0
- Laurel Grove Cemetery - 53356107060, juliejordanscott, CC BY 2.0
- Laurel Grove Cemetery - 53355748111, juliejordanscott, CC BY 2.0
- Laurel Grove Cemetery - 53354875682, juliejordanscott, CC BY 2.0
- Laurel Grove Cemetery - 53355748161, juliejordanscott, CC BY 2.0
- Laurel Grove Cemetery - 53356107345, juliejordanscott, CC BY 2.0
- NJ-NY-PA Tri-States and Witness Monuments - looking southwest, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laurel Grove Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY - Carpenter family gravesite, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pennsylvania Welcomes You - State of Independence (52886394286), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Laurel Grove Cemetery - 53354781147, juliejordanscott, CC BY 2.0
- Tri-States Boundary Marker top view, Cohee, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tri-State Marker, New Jersey-New York-Pennsylvania, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laurel Grove Cemetery, juliejordanscott, CC BY 2.0
- Laurel Grove Cemetery - 53355652246, juliejordanscott, CC BY 2.0
- 2024-09-20 13 30 26 View of the Interstate 84 bridge crossing above the peninsula between the Neversink River and the Delaware River in Port Jervis, Orange County, New York, with the Tri-States..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-09-20 13 28 40 Top of the Tri-States Monument on the border of Montague Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, Westfall Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania and Port Jervis in Orange County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-09-20 13 28 10 New Jersey corner of the Tri-States Monument on the border of Montague Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, Westfall Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania and Port Jervis in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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