Maytown, Pennsylvania
Maytown is a community of 4,443 people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Maytown
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Susquehanna Stage Company, Ashley and Bailey Silk Mill, Byers-Muma House and Castle Park.
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 Maytown
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About Maytown
Maytown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,098 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Maytown, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks11
Ashley and Bailey Silk Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
United States historic place
Byers-Muma House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Cameron Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic estate in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Central Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Chickies Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Donegal Mills Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Grove Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Joseph Bucher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
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Linden House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Nissly Swiss Chocolate Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes10
Marietta Tavern on Market
Bar and pub · 1.9 mi
324 West Market Street, Marietta
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
History
Maytown is noted as the birthplace of 19th-century politician Simon Cameron, who served in the Cabinet of President Abraham Lincoln.
The Grove Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. William H. Strayer, born in Maytown in 1847, earned the Medal of Honor on May 22, 1872, along with William F. Cody and two others.
From the History section of Maytown, 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 · 1.2 mi
Marietta Assembly of God Church
Church · Assemblies Of God · 1.6 mi
325 Ore Mine Road, Marietta
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Healthcare1
LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Susquehanna
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
1159 River Road, Marietta
Map of Maytown
61 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
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Marietta 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Columbia 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Elizabethtown 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Bainbridge 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Hallam 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Yorklyn 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Mount Wolf 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Manchester 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Landisville 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Emigsville 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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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
- Maytown, Pennsylvania (6287293879), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Marietta A&B Silk Mill 1 LanCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Marietta PA on the hill, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cameron Estate Inn, Johnajarboe, Public domain
- Donegal Presby Old n New PA, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Central Hotel Mount Joy PA, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 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
- 104 Front St Marietta PA, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marietta Linden House LanCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
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