Schwenksville, Pennsylvania
Schwenksville is a borough of 1,385 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1739.
Why visit Schwenksville
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pennypacker Mills and Bridge in Upper Frederick Township.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Schwenksville
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About Schwenksville
Schwenksville is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,431 at the 2020 census. It is notable for being located near the site of the Philadelphia Folk Festival. The borough was founded in 1684, when the Lenni-Lenape Indians ceded to William Penn the land along the Perkiomen Creek; it was incorporated in 1903.
From the Wikipedia article Schwenksville, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks7
Pennypacker Mills
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Colonial Revival mansion in Perkiomen Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Bridge in Upper Frederick Township
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Knurr Log House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Sunrise Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
THE SMITH TRACT NATURAL LAND'S "MENG PRESERVE"-STONE HILL GREENWAY
Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi
Washington Revolutionary War Encampment Monument
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes9
Moccia's Train Stop
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
1004 Gravel Pike, Schwenksville
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su off
History
General George Washington and the Continental Army camped in and around Schwenksville – September 26 to 29 and October 4 to 8, 1777 – prior to and immediately following the October 4 Battle of Germantown. Washington's headquarters probably was at the Henry Kelly House (demolished), just southwest of the town that he called "Pawling's Mill." The bulk of the Army camped on the opposite side of the Perkiomen Creek, at Pennypacker Mills.
The borough was originally part of Perkiomen Township and home to the first copper mine in Pennsylvania. Ice harvesting was a major industry in the area. Several large icehouses were located along the creek, and ice was regularly shipped to Philadelphia. Mills devoted to grain and textiles were also very prominent which is evident by the existing historic structures. Its location along the Perkiomen Creek made the Borough a great summer resort community during its early existence, and Schwenksville was once home to The Perkiomen Inn, Spring Mountain House, and The Woodside Inn.
It was home to the Schwenksville Union School District until amalgamation with the Perkiomen Joint School District to form Perkiomen Valley School District in 1969.
From the History section of Schwenksville, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping4
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Map of Schwenksville
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 20°F | 3.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.6 in | 5.4 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 29°F | 3.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 32°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 25°F | 4.4 in | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Graterford 1 E (3 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, 5 miles away.
- Phoenixville 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Pottstown 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Lansdale 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Norristown 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- New Berlinville 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- King of Prussia 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Montgomeryville 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Bally 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Pughtown 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Milford Square 13 mi north, about 20 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
- Main Street, Schwenksville, PA, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PA 29 sb-PA 73 eb approaching Walnut Street, Schwenksville, Sept. 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
- Schwenksville, PA Borough Hall and Community Center, Sept. 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
- PA 29 sb-PA 73 eb at Park Avenue, Schwenksville, Sept. 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
- PA 29 sb-PA 73 eb approaching Perkiomen Avenue, Schwenksville, Sept. 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
- Schwenksville Borough Hall II, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Schwenksville Borough Hall, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Schwenksville Borough III, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Schwenksville Borough Hall - 7205377388, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2022-10-26 15 27 49 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 29 and east along Pennsylvania State Route 73 (Main Street) just northwest of Skippack Pike in Schwenksville, Montgomery County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 29 nb-PA 73 wb entering Schwenksville, Dec. 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
- 2022-10-26 16 33 59 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 29 and west along Pennsylvania State Route 73 (Main Street) just northwest of Skippack Pike in Schwenksville, Montgomery County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Knurr Log House 01, Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sunrise Mill in January, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Post Office (55431139673), Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pennypacker Mills 2019, Stargazer208, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pennypacker Mills Museum, Stargazer208, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pennypacker Mills 1 Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Pennypacker Mills 2 Montco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Pennypacker Mills Dining Room, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pennypacker Mills, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2022-10-30 11 09 33 View west along Pennsylvania State Route 73 (Skippack Pike) just west of Haldeman Road in Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-30 12 18 32 View east along Pennsylvania State Route 73 (Skippack Pike) at Haldeman Road in Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-26 15 28 57 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 29 (Gravel Pike) just south of Pennsylvania State Route 73 (Skippack Pike) in Perkiomen Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 73 eb entering Skippack Township, Sept. 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
- St. Marys Church, Spring Mount, PA, Dec. 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
- Lower Frederick Township, PA municipal building, Dec. 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
- Lower Frederick, PA Fire Company, Dec. 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
- Spring Mount Road eb, Spring Mount, PA, Dec. 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
- PA-113-ALT-TRUCK, PAhighways33, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA-73-ALT-TRUCK, PAhighways33, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-30 12 21 49 View east along Pennsylvania State Route 73 (Skippack Pike) just east of Plank Road in Skippack Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-10-26 16 41 38 View north along Pennsylvania State Route 29 and west along Pennsylvania State Route 73 (Gravel Pike) at Old Gravel Pike in Lower Frederick Township, Montgomery County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Zieglerville, PA Keystone marker, Sept. 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
- Spring Mountain Ski Area, Spring Mount, PA, Dec. 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
- Christ Evangelical Congregational Church, Zieglerville, PA, Sept. 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
- 2022-10-26 15 19 23 View south along Pennsylvania State Route 29 and east along Pennsylvania State Route 73 (Gravel Pike) just southeast of Big Road in Lower Frederick Township, Montgomery County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA-73-alt, PAhighways33, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-09-12 12 37 13 Distant aerial view southeastward centered on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (with many surrounding areas visible) seen from an aircraft which departed from Newark Liberty..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridge in Upper Frederick Township, Gerloff Road, PennDOT, Public domain
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