South Williamsport, Pennsylvania
South Williamsport is a borough of 6,211 people in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1790.
Why visit South Williamsport
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 54 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Williamsport Classic, Community Arts Center, Hart Building and Canfield Island Site.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 33 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in South Williamsport
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About South Williamsport
South Williamsport is a borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is famous for hosting the Little League World Series. The population was 6,259 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article South Williamsport, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Community Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
Performing arts center in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks14
Hart Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Canfield Island Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Island in the United States of America
City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Government building in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Millionaire's Row Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Peter Herdic House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Williamsport Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Williamsport City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Rathaus in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum
Museum · 1.0 mi
Sports museum, hall of fame in South Williamsport, PA
Allison Crane Bulldozer Blade
Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi
Allison Crane Bulldozer Blade recognizing the past home of Lycoming Construction Co.
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes54
Hachiko Asian Cuisine
Restaurant · Chinese, Bubble Tea, Asian · 0.6 mi
210 William Street, Williamsport
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Acme BBQ Co
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.9 mi
445 Market Street, Williamsport
Mo-Th 07:00-15:00; Fr 07:00-18:00
Alabaster Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
400 Pine Street, Williamsport
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-15:00; Su off
Backhouse Cafe Coffee & Tea
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
901 West 4th Street, Williamsport
Mo-Th 07:00-17:00; Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-14:00; Su off
China Cafe
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.9 mi
201 Basin Street, Williamsport
Su-Mo,We-Th 10:30-21:45, Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00
The Brickyard Restaurant & Ale House
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
343 Pine Street, Williamsport
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-02:00
Vinnie's Italian Eatery
Restaurant · Italian · 0.9 mi
44 West 4th Street, Williamsport
Su off; Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Crooked Goose
Bar and pub · 0.8 mi
155 West 4th Street, Williamsport
Tu-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 10:00-14:00
Ozzie & Mae's
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
36 West 4th Street, Williamsport
We,Th 16:00-20:00; Fr 11:30-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:00
The Peter Herdic House
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
407 West 4th Street, Williamsport
We-Sa 17:00-21:00; Su,Mo,Tu off
barrel135
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
135 West 3rd Street, Williamsport
Tu,We 17:00-22:00; Th,Fr 11:00-14:00, 17:00-22:00; Sa 17:00-24:00;...
42 more on the map.
History
South Williamsport celebrated the centennial of its incorporation as a borough in 1986. On November 29, 1886, the Lycoming County court incorporated the villages of Rocktown, Billman, and vicinities as the borough of South Williamsport. The land had previously been part of Armstrong Township.
The first recorded inhabitants of the Susquehanna River valley were the Iroquoian speaking Susquehannocks. Their name meant "people of the muddy river" in Algonquian. Decimated by diseases and warfare, they had died out, moved away, or been assimilated into other tribes by the early 18th century. The lands of the West Branch Susquehanna River valley were then chiefly occupied by the Munsee clan or phratry of the Lenape, and were under the nominal control of the Five (later Six) Nations of the Iroquois.
The British purchased land from the Iroquois in the Treaty of Fort Stanwix of 1768, opening what is now Lycoming County to settlement. After the American Revolutionary War, Lycoming County was formed from Northumberland County, on April 13, 1795. The county's area was originally over 12,000 square miles (31,000 km2) and several other counties were subsequently formed from it.
From the History section of South Williamsport, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Williamsport PA
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
10 West Church Street, Williamsport
Churches and places of worship13
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
326 Washington Boulevard, Williamsport
The Christian Apostolic Church of Williamsport
Church · 1.3 mi
946 West 4th Street, Williamsport
Williamsport Islamic Centre
Place of worship · 0.9 mi
322 Locust Street, Williamsport
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries30
St. John Neumann Regional Academy Junior/Senior High School Campus
School · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
901 Penn Street
Healthcare2
Map of South Williamsport
152 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 3.0 in | 8.7 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.4 in | 8.6 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 3.3 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 3.6 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 3.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 7.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Williamsport 2 (2 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
Lycoming County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-11: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Williamsport 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Duboistown 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Kenmar 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Garden View 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Montoursville 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Montgomery 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Dewart 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Muncy 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Jersey Shore 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Hughesville 14 mi east, about 23 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
- South Williamsport Borough Hall, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Warrior Run vs. South Williamsport (10018934444), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- South Williamsport vs. Warrior Run (10018991386), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hepburn Street Dam from South Williamsport, Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School (4877230782), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- US 15 nb in South Williamsport, PA, July 2023, 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
- Canfield Island crop, Ruhrfisch ( talk ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Williamsport Armory Apr 11, Pubdog, CC0
- Peter Herdic House, User:Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Millionaire's Row Hermance House Williamsport, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Williamsport pre 1921 postcard7, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Old City Hall, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 2, Ruhrfisch ( talk ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Episcopal Church Williamsport Pennsylvania, User:Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mountaineer Football Traditions (10018996876), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Its Good! (10018989305), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Marching Mounties (10038140523), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rodney K. Morgans Stadium (10019071763), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Flooks Meat Market (7500365596), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Humdinger (7500364650), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Front Yard crapper (4876619853), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Branch Susquehanna River (4877231596), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hepburn Street Dam (4877232402), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Looking to Downtown Williamsport (10054849105), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Looking Down Reynolds Street (10054959883), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Illustrated News (nameplate) 1853, April, Staff of Illustrated News, Public domain
- Illustrated News 23 April 1853 Bull and Bear Fight New Orleans, Staff of Illustrated News, Public domain
- Standing in front of Kohl after sunset in Williamsport, Phamanhvu0152, CC0
- Williamsport Red Lobster (12442110605), Random Retail, CC BY 2.0
- Lycoming County Jail now The Cell Block nightclub Williamsport from southwest, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lycoming County Jail now The Cell Block nightclub Williamsport side door, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lycoming County Jail now The Cell Block nightclub Williamsport from east, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hart Building Williamsport, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lycoming County Courthouse, User:Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Genetti Hotel Williamsport from south, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First National Bank Building Penn Tower Williamsport, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Williamsport, Pennsylvania - Large Letter Postcard (8876733601), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Former USPO now City Hall Williamsport entrance, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Williamsport Sun Building from south, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inspiration Lycoming County 2 (7502422662), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sister Henry, SCC (7502414868), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
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