Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania
Shrewsbury is a borough of 3,878 people in York County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1800.
Why visit Shrewsbury
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bridge 182+42, Northern Central Railway, Deer Creek Bridge, Stewartstown Railroad, Bridge 634, Northern Central Railway and Fissel's School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 24°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Shrewsbury
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,848 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the York–Hanover metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Bridge 182+42, Northern Central Railway
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Railway bridge in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Deer Creek Bridge, Stewartstown Railroad
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Railway bridge in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Ridge Road Bridge, Stewartstown Railroad
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Railway bridge in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Museums and landmarks9
Bridge 634, Northern Central Railway
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Railway bridge in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Fissel's School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
School building in Shrewsbury Township, United States of America
Glen Rock Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
New Freedom
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Railroad station in New Freedom, Pennsylvania
Railroad Borough Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Shrewsbury Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Shrewsbury Railroad Station, Stewartstown Railroad
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Railway station in Shrewsbury, the United States of America
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Stone Arch Road Bridge, Stewartstown Railroad
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Railway bridge in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes31
Coach Light
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
99 East Forrest Avenue, Shrewsbury
Rita's Italian Ice
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.5 mi
466 Shrewsbury Commons Avenue, Shrewsbury
19 more on the map.
History
At one time, the land that is now Shrewsbury Borough was part of one large area called Shrewsbury Township. In 1797, Baltzer (Balthaser) Faust began to develop the village by laying out lots on both sides of Joppa Road (later the York-Baltimore Turnpike and now Main Street). The early settlers were mostly German and the town was called Strassburg, which means “the town by the street or road.” By 1830 there was enough of an influx of English people to reinstate “Shrewsbury” as the official name. On August 9, 1834, the Borough of Shrewsbury was incorporated by an Act of the General Assembly. The area delineated was approximately one mile long and one-half mile wide, stretching lengthwise along the turnpike, with the borough center located at the crossroads.
The city lined the streets with American sycamores (platanus occidentalis).
The Shrewsbury Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
From the History section of Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Shrewsbury Assembly of God
Church · Pentecostal · 0.4 mi
243 North Main Street, Shrewsbury
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Shrewsbury
Church
109 South Main Street, Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Gospel Temple
Place of worship · 0.9 mi
713 West Forrest Avenue, Glen Rock
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries9
The Paul Smith Library of Southern York County
Library · 1.4 mi
80 North Constitution Avenue, Shrewsbury
Healthcare4
Map of Shrewsbury
80 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.6 in | 9.7 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 25°F | 2.9 in | 10.8 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 4.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 4.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 3.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 28°F | 4.0 in | 5.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Millers 4 Ne (7 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
York County has had 13 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)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
York Airport (THV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- New Freedom 3 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Glen Rock 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Loganville 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Jacobus 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Dallastown 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Red Lion 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Yoe 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- New Salem 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Grantley 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- York 14 mi north, about 22 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
- Shrewsbury Railroad Station, Stewartstown Railroad, PA, Purple pirouette, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ridge Road Bridge, Stewartstown Railroad, Hopewell Twp PA, Purple pirouette, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bridge 634, Northern Central Railway, Shrewsbury Twp., PA, Near Glen Rock, Purple pirouette, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Deer Creek Bridge, Stewartstown Railroad, Hopewell Twp PA, Purple pirouette, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New Freedom Railroad Station, Northern Central Railway Nov 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bridge 182+42, Northern Central Railway, Shrewsbury Twp., PA, Near Town Of Railroad, Purple pirouette, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stone Arch Road Bridge, Stewartstown Railroad Shrewsbury Twp PA, Purple pirouette, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Railroad, Pennsylvania (4127320221), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fissel's School York Co. PA, Purple pirouette, CC BY-SA 3.0
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