Morton, Pennsylvania
Morton is a borough of 2,773 people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1866.
Why visit Morton
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 54 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Hedgerow Theatre, Benjamin West Birthplace and Collen Brook Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 26°F, and about 23 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Morton
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About Morton
Morton is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,778 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Morton, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Hedgerow Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.3 mi
Theater and theater company in Rose Valley near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks17
Benjamin West Birthplace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Collen Brook Farm
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Dr. Samuel D. Risley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Eden Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Cemetery in Collingdale, Pennsylvania, United States
Idlewild
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
House in Media, Pennsylvania
Lansdowne Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Lower Swedish Cabin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Media Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Morton Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Morton Morton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Ogden House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Thomas Leiper Estate
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes54
Bamboo Bistro
Restaurant · Asian · 1.3 mi
333 Dartmouth Avenue, Swarthmore
Tu-Sa 11:30-20:30; Su 12:00-20:30
Bertucci's
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 0.7 mi
965 Baltimore Pike, Springfield
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Chuck E. Cheese
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
371 Baltimore Pike, Springfield
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Dom & Mia's
Restaurant · Italian · 1.2 mi
145 Saxer Avenue, Springfield
Mo off; Tu-Th,Su 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 15:00-24:00
Hobbs Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
1 Park Avenue, Swarthmore
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
Miller's Ale House
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
18 Baltimore Pike, Springfield
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-25:00
Nifty Fifty's
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
1900 Macdade Boulevard, Folsam
Su-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-01:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.0 mi
1118 Baltimore Pike, Springfield
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Red Lobster
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.2 mi
1 Baltimore Pike, Springfield
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Thunderbird II
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
188 Saxer Avenue, Springfield
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Aria Mediteranean Cuisine
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
405 Dartmouth Avenue, Swarthmore
Mo,Su off; Tu 16:00-20:00; We-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 15:00-20:00
42 more on the map.
History
Morton was named after Sketchley Morton, son of John Morton, a signatory of the Declaration of Independence and the delegate who cast the deciding vote in favor of American independence. In 1776, Morton became part of Ridley Township and Springfield Township.
The borough houses the Morton train station, built in 1880 by Joseph Wilson of the Wilson Brothers architectural firm to serve the Morton stop on the Pennsylvania Railroad West Chester line that originated in 1854. It is currently used on the SEPTA Regional Rail Media/Wawa Line.
The Piasecki Helicopter Corporation opened a manufacturing plant in Morton in 1947. The Piasecki H-21 and the Piasecki HUP-1 were both manufactured there. Boeing incorporated the company in 1960, and the company moved the manufacturing to a site along the Delaware River. The original Piasecki building is now a BJ's Wholesale Club, with the control tower on one corner.
Mike Scioscia, former Major League Baseball player with the Los Angeles Dodgers and former manager of the Los Angeles Angels, is a native of Morton.
From the History section of Morton, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship12
Swarthmore United Methodist Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.3 mi
129 Park Avenue, Swarthmore
Chambers Memorial Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian Church Usa · 0.6 mi
2 East Sylvan Avenue, Rutledge
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Church · Catholic · 0.4 mi
2130 Franklin Avenue, Morton
Saint Matthew Lutheran Church
Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 1.0 mi
400 Lynbrooke Road, Springfield
Swarthmore Friends Meetinghouse
Church · Quaker · 1.4 mi
12 Whittier Place, Swarthmore
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries58
Healthcare3
Map of Morton
188 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 2.8 in | 8.4 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 61°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 39°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 4.0 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Philadelphia Intl Ap 72408 (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
Delaware County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 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
Philadelphia Essington Seaplane Base (PSQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Folsom 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Glenolden 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Clifton Heights 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Aldan 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Collingdale 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Drexel Hill 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Folcroft 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Lansdowne 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Media 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Darby 4 mi east, about 6 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
- MortonR3, Coemgenus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thunderbird RV, Smallbones, Public domain
- Thomas Leiper House Delco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- CollenbrookFarm, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Turret w house 35 West Lansdowne HD, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MediaPa.6thRegimentArmoryCo.Hc.1909pc, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- 20thCenturyClub, Smallbones at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Idlewild Media PA back side, Smallbones, CC0
- MortonsenCabin, User:Smallbones ., Public domain
- Wolley 1, Smallbones, CC0
- Ogden House, Abby Norling-Ruggles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MortonMorton House, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- BWestBplace, User:Smallbones at English Wikipedia., Public domain
- RisleyFrontMediaPA, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- WestLawnPA, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Octavius Catto grave, Lblanchard, CC BY-SA 2.0
- LowerSwedishCabin, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
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