Progress, Pennsylvania
Progress is a community of 11,017 people in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Progress
Townapedia lists 31 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 56 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 12 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Market Street Bridge, State Street Bridge, National Civil War Museum and Broad Street Market.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 24 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Progress
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About Progress
Progress (, PRO-gress) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) mainly in Susquehanna Township but also in Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 11,168 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Progress, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do12
Market Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Bridge in Harrisburg and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania
State Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States
Walnut Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Bridge in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Cumberland Valley Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 3.6 mi
Unused railroad bridge in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
School · 2.9 mi
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
John Harris Bridge
Bridge · 3.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
M. Harvey Taylor Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Mulberry Street Bridge
Bridge · 2.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 3.6 mi
Bridge over Susquehanna River
South Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 3.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks31
Broad Street Market
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic farmers' market in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Camp Curtin Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic former fire station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Colonial Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Former theater and movie theater in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Dauphin County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
County courthouse in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Harris Switch Tower
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Interlocking tower in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg 19th Street Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Harrisburg Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Cemetery in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, USA
Harrisburg Military Post
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Harrisburg State Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Former hospital in Pennsylvania, United States
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Harrisburg Technical High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Former high school in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
19 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Reservoir Park
Park · 1.6 mi
Park in Pennsylvania, United States of America, United States of America
18th & Walnut Streets, Harrisburg
City Island
Park · 3.5 mi
Island in the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Italian Lake
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Riverfront Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Wildwood Park
Park · 3.0 mi
Public park and nature sanctuary in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Twin Ponds Arena
Sports field and stadium · 1.4 mi
3904 Corey Road, Harrisburg
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes56
El Rodeo
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
4659 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
2525 Brindle Drive, Harrisburg
Su-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-22:00
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.4 mi
4590 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Plaza Azteca
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
2270 Kohn Road, Harrisburg
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Red Lobster
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.2 mi
4300 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
2547 Brindle Drive, Harrisburg
Mo-Th 05:30-20:00; Fr 05:30-20:30; Sa 06:00-20:30; Su 06:00-20:00
Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
2625 Brindle Drive, Harrisburg
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
44 more on the map.
History
When Susquehanna Township was founded in 1815, Progress was the only established settlement in the south end. Daniel Shell laid out the community sometime in the 18th Century, where it was known by a few names: Jacob's Plains, Mud Town, Shellstown, and finally Progress. Originally most of the Township's population resided in Progress. Trolley cars ran along present day U.S. Route 22 until 1936, when the road was widened for increasing automobile traffic.
Progress was named for the progressive spirit of its original inhabitants, though the pronunciation is different.
From the History section of Progress, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Comfort Inn & Suites Harrisburg - Hershey West
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
1001 Briarsdale Road, Harrisburg
Country Inn & Suites, Harrisburg at Union Deposit Road, PA
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
1025 Peiffers Lane, Harrisburg
Hampton Inn Harrisburg-East (Hershey Area)
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
4230 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg
Best Western Premier the Central Hotel & Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
800 East Park Drive, Harrisburg
Churches and places of worship11
Camp Curtin Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
German Evangelical Zion Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Salem United Church of Christ
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Saint Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.2 mi
4200 Londonderry Road, Harrisburg
Wesley Union African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · 2.9 mi
Crosspoint United Methodist
Church · United Methodist · 1.4 mi
430 Colonial Road, Harrisburg
Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist
212 North Progress Avenue, Harrisburg
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Susquehanna Township High School
School · 0.7 mi
3500 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg
Capital Area School For The Arts Cs
School · 3.0 mi
150 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
Healthcare4
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
4200 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg
Map of Progress
220 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 2.9 in | 6.4 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.8 in | 7.7 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 3.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.9 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 55°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 27°F | 3.4 in | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Harrisburg 1 Ne (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
Dauphin County has had 14 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)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Capital City Airport (HAR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Colonial Park 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Harrisburg 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Hershey 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Elizabethtown 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Carlisle 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Lebanon 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Columbia 25 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Lancaster 33 mi southeast, about 53 min by car
- Hanover 34 mi south, about 55 min by car
- Ephrata 36 mi east, about 57 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
- US 22 wb in Progress, 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
- South Progress Avenue sb, Susquehanna Twp., Dauphin Co., PA, June 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..., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Broad Street Market-Stone Market Harrisburg PA Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Harrisburg Transportation Center, Sept 2012, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
- State Street Bridge (Harrisburg) HAER color, Joseph Elliot, Public domain
- B.E. Stevens Methodist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Tabernacle Baptist Church Harrisburg PA Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Pennsylvania State Capitol East Side, Kumar Appaiah, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Colonial Theatre Harrisburg PA April 2024, Penndyl, CC0
- Dauphin County Courthouse, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PRR 4859 in Harrisburg, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harrisburg Cemetery gate, Nyttend, Public domain
- CampCurtinFireStation2023, Penndyl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harrisburg Military Post Dauphin Co PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Camp Curtin ME Church Harrisburg PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Old Downtown Harrisburg Commercial Historic District Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Market Street Bridge (Harrisburg) HAER color 1, Joseph Elliot, Public domain
- Keystone Building Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Midtown Harrisburg PA SW corner Green and Verbeke, Smallbones, CC0
- Uptown Harrisburg PA HD 21xx Green, Smallbones, CC0
- Admin Building Harrisburg PA Hospital, Smallbones, CC0
- Harrisburg 19th Street Armory, Nyttend, Public domain
- Harris Switch Tower, Niagara, CC BY 3.0
- William Donaldson Mansion 2024, Penndyl, CC0
- PS state capitol and K Leroy Irvis Office Building, Toniklemm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Harrisburg PA, Jared Kofsky/PlaceNJ.com, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Salem United Church of Christ Harrisburg PA Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- William R. Griffith House Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Harrisburg PA Polyclinic, Smallbones, CC0
- 2003 3rd Harrisburg PA, Smallbones, CC0
- William Seel Building Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Peoples bridge Susquehanna, Kirkpatrick ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Harris-Simon Cameron House Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Harrisburg Technical High School Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Evangelical Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Susquehanna Twp., Dauphin Co., PA, June 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 22 wb entering Penbrook, 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
- US 22 wb at Walnut Street split, Penbrook, PA, June 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 22 wb at 30th Street, Penbrook, 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
- Grace Church, Penbrook, PA, June 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
- Citizens Fire Company No. 1, Penbrook, PA, June 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
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