New Oxford, Pennsylvania
New Oxford is a borough of 1,675 people in Adams County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1792.
Why visit New Oxford
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 10 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include John's Burnt Mill Bridge, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Conewago Chapel Covered Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in New Oxford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Oxford
New Oxford is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,868 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article New Oxford, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
John's Burnt Mill Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks2
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic church in Pennsylvania, United States
Conewago Chapel Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Covered bridge in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes10
History
New Oxford was originally platted in 1792 for Henry Kuhn by James Bolton and identified as "Oxford town" due to the presence of a nearby stream ford and a local establishment named "Dutch Frederick's stand" with the head of an ox on the front of the building. This was changed again in 1822 by the town's first postmaster, Dr. Pfeiffer to "New Oxford". New Oxford was incorporated as borough on August 20, 1874, and Joseph S. Gitt was elected as its first president and then served as secretary through 1891. In 1886, the population was 209, with 67 horses, 40 cattle, 65 "pleasure carriages", and 14 gold watches.
From the History section of New Oxford, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.4 mi
1170 Kohler Mill Road, New Oxford
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Map of New Oxford
36 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 | 3.0 in | 8.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.6 in | 9.7 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 30°F | 3.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 43°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 3.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 3.5 in | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hanover 4 Sw (7 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
Adams County has had 12 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)
- 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
York Airport (THV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Hanover 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Biglerville 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Weigelstown 15 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Taneytown 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Shiloh 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Manchester 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Emmitsburg 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- York 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Westminster 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Hampstead 20 mi southeast, about 33 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
- Center Square Antiques, Jeremy Burgin, CC BY 2.0
- US 30 eb at New Oxford, PA traffic circle, May 2024, 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
- New Oxford, PA traffic circle center, July 2025, 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
- Carlisle Street sb approaching US 30, New Oxford, PA, July 2025, 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
- Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, New Oxford, PA, July 2025, 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
- New Oxford WMRY Sta 2013, Caseyjonz, Public domain
- New Oxford station PA1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Oxford, PA Municipal Building (2), July 2025, 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
- New Oxford, PA Municipal Building (1), July 2025, 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
- New Oxford, PA High School, July 2025, 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
- US 30 eb entering New Oxford, PA, July 2025, 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
- New Oxford, PA cemetery off US 30, July 2025, 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
- Johns burnt mill bridge from downstream, Smallbones, CC0
- Conewago Chapel RC AdamsCo PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Phat Bass, Jason Knauer, CC BY 3.0
- US 30 eb in Mt. Pleasant Twp., Adams Co., PA, May 2024, 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
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