Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Pottstown is a borough of 23,476 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1750.
Why visit Pottstown
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 73 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Flagship Premium Cinemas, AMC Classic Pottsgrove 12, Pottsgrove Mansion and Fricks Locks Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Pottstown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pottstown
Pottstown is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. Pottstown was laid out in 1752–53 and named Pottsgrove in honor of its founder, John Potts. The old name was abandoned at the time of the incorporation as a borough in 1815. In 1888, the limits of the borough were considerably extended.
From the Wikipedia article Pottstown, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks17
Pottsgrove Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
100 West King Street, Pottstown
Fricks Locks Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grubb Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
High Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Jefferson Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Old Pottstown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Pine Forge Mansion and Industrial Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Pottstown Landing Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Pottstown Roller Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic mill in Pennsylvania, United States
Reading Railroad Pottstown Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic train station in Pennsylvania, USA
River Bend Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Sanatoga Union Sunday School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes73
Amore Pizza & Pasta
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
100 West Schuylkill Road
Mo 11:00-20:00; Tu off; We-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su...
Applebee's
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
833 North State Street, Pottstown
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-24:00
Big Daddy's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
1300 North Charlotte Street, Pottstown
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Big Phil's Bar & Grill
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
351 West Schuylkill Road, Pottstown
Mo 17:00-22:30; We-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.0 mi
220 Upland Square Drive, Stowe
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Giovanni’s
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.9 mi
1492 East Schuylkill Road, Pottstown
Mo-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Hong Kong Wok
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.6 mi
1491 East High Street, Pottstown
Mo,We-Th,Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Tu off; Su 12:00-21:30
King Wok
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.8 mi
1102 Town Square Road, Pottstown
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Kiwi Yogurt
Ice cream · Frozen Yogurt · 1.2 mi
258 Upland Square Drive, Pottstown
Mo-Th 14:00-21:00; Fr 14:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.8 mi
1110 Town Square Road, Pottstown
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Number One Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.3 mi
1300 North Charlotte Street, Pottstown
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:30
61 more on the map.
History
Modern-day Pottstown is on land originally deeded to William Penn. Germans, Swedes and English were among the area's first European settlers. After establishment of the first iron forge in 1714, Pottstown's fortunes became tied to the iron industry, and blast furnaces for production of iron and later steel eventually opened in the area.
Iron and steel production attracted the Potts family, iron masters by trade. They established a forge and built a large home just west of the Manatawny Creek. John Potts founded a town in 1761 on part of the 995 acres (4.03 km2) that he owned. It is the home of the nation's oldest mill, Pottstown Roller Mill.
Pottsgrove grew, and in 1815 it was incorporated under the name Pottstown, becoming the second borough in Pennsylvania, after Norristown.
The Philadelphia & Reading Railroad mainline reached Pottstown in 1838. The extension of the railroad to Mount Carbon in 1842 facilitated the movement of raw materials and finished goods that helped Pottstown's economy grow. In a few years after the extension of the railroad, the population grew from 600 to 1,850. Pottstown's metal production grew; steel from the borough was used in the Panama Canal and Golden Gate Bridge.
From the History section of Pottstown, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Comfort Inn & Suites Pottstown Eastern Gateway
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
1600 Industrial Highway, Pottstown
Churches and places of worship17
Cedarville United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.8 mi
1092 Laurelwood Road, Pottstown
St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.4 mi
425 West Walnut Street, Pottstown
Grace Bible Believers Fellowship
Church · 2.1 mi
1446 Farmington Avenue, Pottstown
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging13
Redner's Fast Fill-Up
Gas station · 1.3 mi
1258 North Charlotte Street, Pottstown
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Healthcare7
Community Health & Dental Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
351 West Schuylkill Road, Pottstown
Map of Pottstown
227 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 59°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 55°F | 4.8 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 34°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pottstown Limerick Ap (5 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
Montgomery County has had 19 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)
- 2013-01-10: 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, 4 miles away.
- Phoenixville 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- King of Prussia 18 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Norristown 18 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Lansdale 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Coatesville 21 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Emmaus 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Montgomeryville 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Allentown 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Ardmore 25 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Philadelphia 32 mi southeast, about 51 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
- Building of the Order of Independent Americans, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, Smallbones, CC0
- Pottsgrove Manor, Smallbones, CC0
- Pottstown Landing, Smallbones, CC0
- River Bend Farm, Smallbones, CC0
- Pottstown Roller Mill, Smallbones, CC0
- Pine Forge Mansion BerksCo PA, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fricks lock-1, James Bubeck, CC0
- Grubb Mansion 1, Smallbones, CC0
- Pottstown PA HighStreet, Willjay, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pottstown RDG Station, Skabat169, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sunnybrook, Smallbones, CC0
- Hill School Pottstown HD, Smallbones, CC0
- Sanatoga Union Sunday School, Smallbones, CC0
- Jefferson School Pottstown, Smallbones, CC0
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