Renovo, Pennsylvania
Renovo is a borough of 1,045 people in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1825.
Why visit Renovo
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Greater Renovo Area Heritage Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 33 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Renovo
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Renovo
Renovo is a borough in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States, 28 miles (45 km) northwest of Lock Haven. As of the 2020 census, Renovo had a population of 1,061.
From the Wikipedia article Renovo, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes4
Pop Pop's Place
Restaurant · American, Regional · 1.2 mi
1334 Huron Avenue, Renovo
07:00-22:00
Where to stay2
History
Renovo was built for and by the Philadelphia & Erie Railroad as the midpoint between Philadelphia and Erie. The town was laid out on a mostly-flat flood plain along the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in North-Central Pennsylvania, and was incorporated in 1866. Many of the buildings of what became the sprawling Railroad Shops complex were built before, during, and after the American Civil War.
The Philadelphia and Erie Railroad, along with many other relatively smaller lines eventually became incorporated into the Pennsylvania Railroad. The Pennsylvania Railroad was the largest corporation in the world with an annual GPO larger than the federal government, and is the only corporation in history to have paid out dividends due to its profitability for 100 years.
Unlike most "rural" towns and residential areas, Renovo was laid out in an industrially-oriented urban grid with avenues given names of the Great Lakes, and "side streets" numbered from 1 to 16. Houses were mostly built close to one another or incorporated into row houses. Houses with larger lots allowing for big yards were a rare luxury.
From the History section of Renovo, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.0 mi
1100 Huron Avenue, Renovo
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Renovo
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 2.7 in | 9.0 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 20°F | 2.2 in | 9.5 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 36°F | 3.6 in | 0.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 32°F | 3.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 25°F | 3.1 in | 6.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Renovo (1 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
Clinton County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
William T. Piper Memorial Airport (LHV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Flemington 21 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Mill Hall 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Dunnstown 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Castanea 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- McElhattan 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Avis 25 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Milesburg 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
- Centre Hall 34 mi south, about 54 min by car
- State College 37 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Williamsport 38 mi east, about 1 h 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Renovo, Pennsylvania 14 Street, User:Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0
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