Steelton, Pennsylvania
Steelton is a borough of 6,296 people in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1866.
Why visit Steelton
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include John Harris Bridge, Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Bridge, Ashton-Hursh House and Calver Island.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Steelton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Steelton
Steelton is a borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States, 4 miles (6 km) southeast of the state capital, Harrisburg. The population was 6,263 at the 2020 census. The borough is part of the Harrisburg metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Steelton, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
John Harris Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Bridge over Susquehanna River
South Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 3.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Susquehanna River Bridge
Bridge · 1.8 mi
Toll bridge on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Museums and landmarks9
Ashton-Hursh House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
United States historic place
Calver Island
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Archaeological site in Swatara Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg 19th Street Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Arsenal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Highspire High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
High school in Highspire, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Mount Pleasant Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Steelton High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
High school in Pennsylvania, United States
William Black Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Star Barn Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Peiffer Memorial Arboretum and Nature Preserve
Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi
Nature preserve and memorial site in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
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3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes11
Angie's Diner & Lounge
Restaurant · 1.6 mi
1360 Eisenhower Blvd, Harrisburg, PA 17111, USA
Mo-Su 06:00-02:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.5 mi
479 Eisenhower Boulevard, Harrisburg
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
History
After initial habitation by Susquehannock Indians and subsequent nearby Harrisburg establishment, the area was owned by the Kelker family of Harrisburg by the 1800s. The 100-acre area was chosen in 1866 by Samuel Morse Felton Sr., president of the Pennsylvania Steel Company, to begin construction of a steel mill. This particular site was favored because of the location's proximity to the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Pennsylvania Canal, and the nearby iron mine in Cornwall, Lebanon County. The land was purchased from owners Henry A. and Rudolph F. Kelker; then, steel pioneer Alexander Lyman Holley was chosen to build the mill along the Susquehanna River, which was completed by 1867 (along with a mansion for Felton), and began operation on May 15, 1868. Originally named "Baldwin" after Matthias W. Baldwin, founder of the Baldwin Locomotive Works, by 1871 it had changed to "Steel Works" after the existence of another Baldwin, Pennsylvania Post Office, and finally "Steelton" in 1879 after confusion of the Post Office with the steel mill itself. It was incorporated as a borough on January 19, 1880. The extensive steel works of the Pennsylvania Steel Company later became operated by Bethlehem Steel, ArcelorMittal, and currently Cleveland-Cliffs. Also present at one time were brickyards, a flouring mill, and machine shops.
From the History section of Steelton, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
La Quinta Inn & Suites Harrisburg Airport Hershey
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
990 Eisenhower Boulevard, Harrisburg
Red Roof Inn Harrisburg - Hershey
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
950 Eisenhower Boulevard, Harrisburg
Churches and places of worship17
St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church
Church · Orthodox · 1.1 mi
601 South Harrisburg Street, Steelton
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 0.7 mi
221 South 2nd Street, Steelton
New Jerusalem AME Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 1.0 mi
219 Locust Street, Steelton
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Capital Area School For The Arts Cs
School · 3.9 mi
150 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
Map of Steelton
117 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 25°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 47°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 37°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Harrisburg Cptl Cy Ap 72511 (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
Dauphin County has had 14 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)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Capital City Airport (HAR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Enhaut 0 mi north, about 1 min by car
- Bressler 1 mi northeast, about 1 min by car
- Highspire 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- New Cumberland 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Paxtang 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Lawnton 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Penbrook 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Lower Allen 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Lemoyne 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Harrisburg 5 mi northwest, about 8 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
- View of Second Street from Pine Street, Steelton, PA, Unknown photographer, Public domain
- St. Marys Catholic Church, Steelton, PA, June 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 230 eb, Steelton (4), June 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
- Steelton Highschool, Xblgrant, CC BY-SA 3.0
- People's Bank, Steelton, PA, June 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
- Former Steelton, PA municipal building, June 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 230 eb, Steelton (3), June 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
- Steelton, PA Municipal Building, June 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 230 eb, Steelton (2), June 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
- Steelton, PA Veterans Park, June 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
- Medhane Alem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church, Steelton, PA, June 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
- Calvers Island, Mapdudepa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- B.E. Stevens Methodist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ashton-Hursh YorkCo PA, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highspire High School, JoeRed, CC BY-SA 3.0
- STEELTON HIGH SCHOOL, DAUPHIN COUNTY PA, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ. M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- WILLIAM BLACK HOMESTEAD, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harrisburg 19th Street Armory, Nyttend, Public domain
- Star Barn, JoeRed, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Bridge from upstream on the east bank, Samuel Sonne, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Susquehanna River Bridge Pennsylvania Turnpike 2, Ii2nmd at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Harris Bridge cut, sully213, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Peiffer Welcome Center, TheyCallMeDan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salem Oberlin 02 2026 01, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Salem Oberlin 02 2026 02, Concord, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 441 nb in Oberlin (2), July 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 441 nb in Oberlin (1), July 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
- Crossroads Christian Ministries, Oberlin, PA, July 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
- DSC04464 (46751065562), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- PA 441 nb (southbound Eisenhower Boulevard) in Swatara Township, Dauphin County, PA, July 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
- 2014-11-01 17 03 38 Utility pole and street light along Ross Avenue in Fairview Township, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-10-28 15 55 30 View south along Interstate 283 just south of Exit 2 in Swatara Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- I-283 NB from PA 441 overpass, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
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