Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Phoenixville is a borough of 19,452 people in Chester County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1732.
Why visit Phoenixville
Townapedia lists 28 museums and landmarks, 34 parks and trails, 79 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Colonial Theatre, Rapps Bridge, Black Rock Bridge and Charlestown Village Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Phoenixville
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About Phoenixville
Phoenixville is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, the borough is situated at the junction of French Creek and the Schuylkill River. The population was 18,602 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Phoenixville, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Colonial Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
Theater and movie theater in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States
227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville
Kennedy Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Gay Street Bridge
Bridge · 0.7 mi
Bridge in Southeastern Pennsylvania, USA
Mont Clare Bridge
Bridge · 1.2 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Museums and landmarks28
Black Rock Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Charlestown Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
French Creek Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic farm and national historic district located in West Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Hares Hill Road Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic bridge in Pennsylvania
John Williams Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, NRHP-listed
Kimberton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, USA
Matthias Pennypacker Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Middle Pickering Rural Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Moore Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic home in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Moses Coates Jr. Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Oskar G. Stonorov House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Phoenixville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
16 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds34
22 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes79
Asian Cafe
Restaurant · Asian · 1.1 mi
550 Kimberton Road, Phoenixville
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Bella Napoli Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
1065 Township Line Road, Phoenixville
Mo off; Tu-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Bistro on Bridge
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
212 Bridge Street, Phoenixville
Mo-We 11:00-23:00; Th 11:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Bluebird Distilling
Bar and pub · 1.0 mi
Craft grain-to-glass distillery selling spirits and handmade cocktails, offering tasting events and tours
100 Bridge Street, Phoenixville
Mo-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 13:00-24:00; Su 13:00-23:00
California Tortilla
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
420 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Chikara Sushi
Restaurant · Asian · 0.9 mi
131 Bridge Street, Phoenixville
Mo-Th 11:30-15:00, 16:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 12:00-21:30
Dim Sum Court
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.8 mi
236 Bridge Street, Phoenixville
Mo,We-Th,Su 12:00-21:00; Tu off; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00
Grace Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
6 South Main Street, Phoenixville
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su off
Hog Island Steaks
Restaurant · Sandwich, Pizza · 1.6 mi
785 Starr Street, Phoenixville
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Il Granaio
Restaurant · Italian · 0.9 mi
184 Bridge Street, Phoenixville
Mo off; Tu-Th,Su 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
King Chef
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.7 mi
278 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville
Mo off; Tu-Sa 11:00-22:45; Su 12:00-21:45
67 more on the map.
History
The Phoenixville area was originally known as Manavon, after early-Chester County judge and politician David Lloyd bought a tract of land he named "Manavon" (believed to have come from Lloyd's home parish of Manafon in Wales) in 1713. The town was originally settled in 1732, and was situated within Charlestown Township. In its early years, Manavon developed around a grist mill situated upon the banks of the French Creek. In 1790, the French Creek Nail Works (later the Phoenix Iron Works) opened as the first nail factory in the United States, and would become the economic center of the town for nearly the next two centuries, producing notable products such as the Griffen gun and the Phoenix column.
During the early 19th century, Manavon saw an influx of Irish immigrants, mainly from County Donegal, who would construct a neighborhood on the banks of the Schuylkill River named "Sceilp Level" (an Irish term meaning "water flowing over rock's edge"). These immigrants would help in the construction of the Schuylkill Canal in 1827 and the Black Rock Tunnel in 1838, which gave the north side of the town the name "Tunnel Hill". On March 6, 1849, despite public opposition, Manavon was incorporated as a borough and was renamed "Phoenixville", officially separating from Schuylkill Township, which itself had separated from Charlestown Township in 1826.
From the History section of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship24
Parkside United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.1 mi
505 South Main Street, Phoenixville
Saint John's United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.9 mi
315 Gay Street, Phoenixville
First Presbyterian Church of Phoenixville
Church · Presbyterian Church Usa · 0.9 mi
145 South Main Street, Phoenixville
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries36
Chester County Tech College Hs - Pickering Campus
School · 1.3 mi
1580 Charlestown Road, Phoenixville
Healthcare13
Medical Office Building I
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
824 Main Street, Phoenixville
Medical Office Building II
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
826 Main Street, Phoenixville
Map of Phoenixville
241 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 23°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 24°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 31°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 4.4 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 44°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 34°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Phoenixville 1 E (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
Chester County has had 17 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)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pottstown Heritage Field (PTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- King of Prussia 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Lansdale 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Broomall 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Ardmore 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Montgomeryville 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Drexel Hill 18 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Coatesville 18 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Bala Cynwyd 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Lansdowne 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Philadelphia 23 mi east, about 37 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
- Gay Street School, Smallbones, Public domain
- Colonial Theater at Phoenixville, PA, Squelle ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pennypacker Farm Barn, Smallbones, CC0
- White Horse Farm CC PA, Smallbones, Public domain
- Mid Pickering Chesco, Smallbones, CC0
- Lock 60 2010-11-13, J Clear ( talk )., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hareshill, Saguinter at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Black Rock Bridge, Smallbones, Public domain
- Kimberton PO Chesco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- J Williams Farm Chesco 1, Smallbones, CC0
- M Coates Farm, Smallbones, CC0
- MooreHall132264pu, Ned Goode HABS photographer, Public domain
- Charleston PA131871pu, Ned Goode, HABS photographer, Public domain
- Stonorov Chesco, Smallbones, CC0
- French Creek Farm, Smallbones, CC0
- Prizers Mill barn, Smallbones, CC0
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