Sayre, Pennsylvania
Sayre is a borough of 5,431 people in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1871.
Why visit Sayre
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bridge in Athens Township, Sayre Theater, Athens Historic District and Protection of the Flag Monument.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Sayre
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sayre
Sayre is a borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is the principal city in the Sayre, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area. It lies 18 miles (29 km) southeast of Elmira, New York, and 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Binghamton.
From the Wikipedia article Sayre, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Bridge in Athens Township
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks10
Athens Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Protection of the Flag Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Fixed construction in Pennsylvania, United States of America
.jpg){kind=link}
Spalding Memorial Library-Tioga Point Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic library and museum
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Post office in Waverly, New York, United States
Waverly Junior and Senior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Secondary school in New York, United States of America
Waverly Village Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Listed on the NRHP in New York
S.R.A.C. Susquehanna River Archaeological Center
Museum · 1.4 mi
343 Broad Street, Waverly
War Veterans Memorial
Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi
198 Broad Street, Waverly
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
Lynch Bustin Fitness-focused Playground
Playground · 1.2 mi
Filled with climbing equipment and bars to build strength and fitness.
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes29
Hotel Bradford Brew House and Beer Garden
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
108 North Thomas Avenue, Sayre
Sam’s Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
912 North Wilbur Avenue, Sayre
17 more on the map.
History
In 1783, Prince Bryant's gristmill was founded within the Milltown section of what is now present-day Sayre. Prince Bryant's later became Shepards Mill in 1788 - the only mill between Binghamton, NY and Wilkes-Barre, PA. It served as a shipping point for oil, lumber and plaster by raft to settlements on the Susquehanna. Later, there were nine mills operating at Milltown.
The area of present-day N. Keystone Avenue near the Sayre Borough / South Waverly Borough line was known by pioneers as the "Pine Plains." In 1790 Timothy Pickering met Red Jacket and his Senecas here. They were on the way to the peace council at Tioga Point - present day Athens, PA.
In May 1870, a Waverly banker named Howard Elmer, along with Charles Anthony and James Fritcher, bought the Pine Plains area between Waverly and Athens. Elmer convinced Asa Packer to locate a new railroad repair facility on the Pine Plains for the expanding Lehigh Valley Railroad, which was making a push north to connect to the Erie Railroad at Waverly. Robert H. Sayre, president of the Pennsylvania and New York Railroad, helped cement the deal. The town was named in his honor. Sayre was incorporated on January 27, 1891.
From the History section of Sayre, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship6
Grace Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Waverly Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.6 mi
459 Park Avenue, Waverly
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Healthcare8
Guthrie Sayre Desmond Street
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
105 Desmond Street, Sayre
Map of Sayre
106 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 16°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 17°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 24°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 34°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 71°F | 45°F | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 54°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 58°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 50°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 39°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 30°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waverly (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
Bradford County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-11-27: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2016-12-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport (ELM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- South Waverly 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Waverly 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Athens 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Owego 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Southport 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Elmira 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- West Elmira 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Elmira Heights 18 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Apalachin 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Horseheads 20 mi northwest, about 33 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
Loading what members have shared...
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
- Sayre, Pennsylvania (4102791454), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bridge in Athens Township, PennDOT, Public domain
- Spalding Memorial Library-Tioga Point Museum Nov 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trinity Episcopal Church Athens PA Nov 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Waverly Village Hall Waverly NY Oct 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- WaverlyPO, Malachi77, CC BY-SA 3.0
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.