Towanda, Pennsylvania
Towanda is a borough of 2,791 people in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1784.
Why visit Towanda
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Keystone Movie Theatre, Bradford County Courthouse, Towanda Historic District and Towanda Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Towanda
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About Towanda
Towanda is a borough in, and the county seat of, Bradford County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania and is located 66 miles (106 km) northwest of Wilkes-Barre, on the Susquehanna River. The name means "where we bury the dead" in the Nanticoke language. As of the 2020 census, the population of Towanda was 2,833.
From the Wikipedia article Towanda, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks5
Bradford County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
County courthouse in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Towanda Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Bradford County Museum
Museum
Museum in Towanda, Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes17
Community Cup Coffee & Tea House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
421 Main St, Towanda
Kambo Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.5 mi
614 Main St, Towanda
5 more on the map.
History
Towanda was settled in 1784 and became the county seat in 1812. It was variously known for some years
as Meansville, Overton, Williamson, Monmouth, and Towanda, and incorporated in 1828. Towanda was once known primarily for its industrial interests, which included flour, planing and silk mills, a foundry and machine shop, dye works, and manufacturers of talking machines, cut glass, toys and furniture. The population in 1900 was 4,663 and 4,281 in 1910.
The Towanda Historic District and Bradford County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Pennsylvania Guide, compiled by the Writers' Program of the Works Progress Administration, described Towanda in 1940 as:an attractive town of wide brick-paved streets, [occupying] a slope on the west shore of the Susquehanna, at the convergence of three valleys. On the upper and lower reaches of the hill are elaborate residences. A well-developed shopping center serves neighborhood farmers and visitors to surrounding hill and lake resorts. There is a large textile mill in addition to several small industrial plants. The towns' early name, Meansville, for William Means who laid it out in 1812, occasioned 'considerable animosity,' and the present one was adopted in 1828.
From the History section of Towanda, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship6
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.5 mi
510 Ann Street, Towanda
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare6
Map of Towanda
62 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 17°F | 2.4 in | 11.0 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 18°F | 1.9 in | 7.1 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 25°F | 3.1 in | 8.8 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 35°F | 3.5 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 71°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 55°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 58°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 51°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 3.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 2.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 2.7 in | 7.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Towanda 1 S Hcn (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, 35 miles away.
- Athens 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Sayre 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- South Waverly 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Waverly 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Troy 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Canton 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Owego 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Apalachin 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Tioga Terrace 26 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
- Elmira 29 mi northwest, about 47 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
- Towanda Main Street, Nicholas, CC BY 2.0
- Bradford County Courthouse Nov 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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