Mohnton, Pennsylvania
Mohnton is a borough of 2,922 people in Berks County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1846.
Why visit Mohnton
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Alvernia University, John Updike Childhood Home and Berks County Military History Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Mohnton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mohnton
Mohnton is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It had a population of 2,927 in the 2020 census. It was first settled by Benjamin Mohn in 1846 and later it was officially incorporated as a borough in 1907.
From the Wikipedia article Mohnton, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Alvernia University
School · 3.1 mi
Catholic university in Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Museums and landmarks3
John Updike Childhood Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Childhood home of American novelist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner John Updike
Berks County Military History Museum
Museum · 0.4 mi
198 East Wyomissing Avenue, Mohnton
Mo-Fr,Su off; Sa 11:00-13:00
Reading Public Museum
Museum · 3.3 mi
Museum in West Reading, Pennsylvania
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes10
Mangia! Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Restaurant · Italian · 0.5 mi
322 East Wyomissing Avenue
Mo,We-Th 11:00-21:00; Tu off; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Beverly Hills Tavern
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
710 Old Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring
Mo-We 15:00-24:00, Th 15:00-02:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 10:00-24:00
Schaylor Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 1.0 mi
2390 Lancaster Pike, Shillington
Mo off; Tu-We,Su 11:00-22:00; Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Lincoln Park Fire Company
Bar and pub · 1.4 mi
310 Old Fritztown Road, Reading
Mo-We off; Th,Sa 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
2241 Lancaster Pike, Shillington
Mo 04:30-20:00; Tu-Fr 04:30-20:30; Sa-Su 05:00-20:00
Jade Garden
Fast food · Asian · 1.4 mi
450 West Lancaster Avenue, Shillington
History
The town centered around several industries such as milling, gun-smithing and hat-making. The first of these to appear was a grist mill built by Mohn the same year he arrived in 1846. Within this mill, Benjamin Mohn's nephew, Samuel K. Mohn opened a general store for citizens of the countryside. With the success of the general store the Mohns decided to concentrate on merchandising and in 1857 build a new three-story store and petitioned to establish a post office nearby. This earliest post office in Mohnton was called Mohn's Store and was established at Mohn's Store in 1857, the post office was renamed Mohnton in 1906, and it remains in operation.
From the History section of Mohnton, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship8
Saint John Baptist de la Salle Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
420 Holland Street, Shillington
Calvary United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist
1 West Wyomissing Avenue, Mohnton
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Map of Mohnton
77 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 23°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 57°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Reading Spaatz Fld (6 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
Berks County has had 13 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)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Reading Municipal Airport (RDG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Lincoln Park 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Kenhorst 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Grill 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- West Lawn 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Springmont 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Wyomissing 3 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Flying Hills 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Colony Park 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Reading 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Bowmansville 6 mi south, about 10 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
- Zion Evangelical Church, Mohnton PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JOHN UPDIKE CHILDHOOD HOME, SHILLINGTON, BERKS COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Reading Art Museum, Smallbones, CC0
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