Rockledge, Pennsylvania
Rockledge is a borough of 2,634 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1890.
Why visit Rockledge
Townapedia lists 36 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Salus University, Knowlton Mansion, Abington Senior High School and Lorimer Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Rockledge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rockledge
Rockledge is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,638 as of the 2020 census. Rockledge is surrounded by Abington Township and the city of Philadelphia, and shares a ZIP code with Jenkintown.
From the Wikipedia article Rockledge, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Salus University
School · 2.2 mi
Private university in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, the United States
Museums and landmarks36
Knowlton Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
8001 Verree Road, Philadelphia
Abington Senior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Public school in Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Adams Avenue Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
United States historic place
Benjamin Franklin Academics Plus School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Elementary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Beth Sholom Congregation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Synagogue
Camptown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Cedar Grove Christian Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Private school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Elkins Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Rail station in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
Fetter's Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic grist mill in Pennsylvania
Fox Chase Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Working farm in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
George K. Heller School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic school building in Ashmead Village, Pennsylvania, United States
Henry West Breyer Sr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
24 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
Lorimer Park
Hiking and trails · 1.5 mi
Park in Abington Township, Montgomery County, United States of America
183 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley
sunrise-sunset
Abington Art Center
Park · 1.5 mi
Abington Art Center Sculpture Park
515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown
Burholme Park
Park · 1.0 mi
Park in Pennsylvania, United States of America, United States of America
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes31
Munchy's Pizza & Grill
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 1.5 mi
904 Township Line Road, Elkins Park
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Schenk's Family Bakery
Bakery · 1.0 mi
7951 Verree Road, Philadelphia
Tu-Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 07:00-15:00
Pita Pocket Eatery
Restaurant · Middle Eastern · 1.0 mi
582 Cottman Avenue, Cheltenham Township
Su-Fr 11:00-20:00
Red Rooster
Bar and pub · American · 1.5 mi
7960 Dungan Road, Philadelphia
Verree Express Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.0 mi
7959 Verree Road, Philadelphia
19 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship25
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Gujarati Christian Fellowship of Philadelphia
Church · Nondenominational · 1.5 mi
425 Central Avenue, Cheltenham
Crossroads Bible Church
Church · Nondenominational · 0.6 mi
855 Old Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley
Elkins Park Reformed Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.4 mi
901 Cypress Road, Elkins Park
Fox Chase Memorial Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian Church Usa · 0.6 mi
7902 Oxford Avenue, Philadelphia
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Antonia Pantoja Community Cs
School · 5.3 mi
4101 North American Street, Philadelphia
Community Academy of Philadelphia Cs
School · 5.4 mi
1100 East Erie Ave, Philadelphia
Healthcare8
Map of Rockledge
187 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 28°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 35°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 60°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 38°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 31°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Philadelphia Ne Ap (4 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
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- McKinley 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Cheltenham Village 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Elkins Park 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Oak Lane 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Jenkintown 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Melrose Park 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Glenside 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Roslyn 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Willow Grove 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Philadelphia 6 mi southwest, about 9 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
- Rockledge school and municipal building, Nyttend, Public domain
- Holy Nativity Church in Rockledge, Nyttend, Public domain
- Holy Nativity Episcopal Church - Rockledge, Pennsylvania 08, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holy Nativity Episcopal Church - Rockledge, Pennsylvania 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holy Nativity Episcopal Church - Rockledge, Pennsylvania 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holy Nativity Episcopal Church - Rockledge, Pennsylvania 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holy Nativity Episcopal Church - Rockledge, Pennsylvania 09, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holy Nativity Episcopal Church - Rockledge, Pennsylvania 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holy Nativity Episcopal Church - Rockledge, Pennsylvania 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holy Nativity Episcopal Church - Rockledge, Pennsylvania 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holy Nativity Episcopal Church - Rockledge, Pennsylvania 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rockledge Borough Hall, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2022-10-31 15 40 49 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 232 (Huntingdon Pike) just south of Church Road in Rockledge, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-31 13 34 19 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 232 (Huntingdon Pike) just north of Blake Avenue in Rockledge, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rockledge Park, PA marker, Dec. 2022, 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
- Rockledge PA Keystone Marker in Rockledge Park, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rockledge Bridge (15604735768), Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pennypack - Lorimer, Coemgenus at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Abington Art Center, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Knowlton, Original uploader was Coemgenus at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Finletter School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Wall house rear, Ike9898, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camptown Historic District, Cheltenham PA 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lawndale School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Phila WoodrowWilsonSchool01, Davidt8, Public domain
- Fox Chase Farm Manor House 01, Hshuvaeva, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rowland House, Cheltenham PA 04, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cheltenham Center for the Arts 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lady Washington Inn 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Pauls Elkins Park PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Franklin School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- Jacobs School Philly, Smallbones, Public domain
- ElkinsParkStation, Daniel Marvin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fetter's Mill, Bryn Athyn 03, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milmoral, Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Breyer Old York Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Strawbridge and Clothier Store, Jenkintown PA 02, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jenkins Town Lyceum Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- FLW Beth Sholom exterior, Smallbones, CC0
- WTP2 Mike Reali 07b, Michael E Reali Jr (Wiki Takes Philadelphia 2 participant), CC BY 3.0
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