Trappe, Pennsylvania
Trappe is a borough of 4,025 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1763.
Why visit Trappe
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 24 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include The Speaker's House and Black Rock Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Trappe
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Trappe
Trappe (Pennsylvania German: Drapp) is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, Trappe had a population of 4,002. Augustus Lutheran Church, built in 1743, is the oldest unchanged Lutheran church building in the United States in continuous use by the same congregation. It has been designated a National Historic Landmark.
From the Wikipedia article Trappe, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Anderson Park Amphiteatre
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
Hopwood Road, Upper Providence Township
Museums and landmarks16
The Speaker's House
Museum · 0.5 mi
151 West Main Street, Trappe
"guided tours by appointment: email to schedule"
Black Rock Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Evansburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Lower Providence Township, Pennsylvania
Henry Melchior Muhlenberg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Perkiomen Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Perkiomen Bridge Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
United States historic place
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Skippack Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Center for Pennsylvania German Studies
Museum
301 West Main Street, Trappe
Mo-Fr off; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art
Museum · 1.1 mi
601 East Main Street, Collegeville
Mo off; Tu-Su 11:00-16:00; "closed during school holidays"
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes24
California Tortilla
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
1836 Ridge Pike, Royersford
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Chow Bistro
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
454 East Main Street, Collegeville
Mo,Su off; Tu-Th 16:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 16:30-21:00
Collegeville Diner
Restaurant · Diner · 1.6 mi
290 East Main Street, Collegeville
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00
Grace's Cafe
Cafe · Breakfast, American · 0.5 mi
130 West Main Street, Trappe
Mo-Th 06:00-15:00; Fr-Su 07:00-15:00
Italian Delite Pizzeria & Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 0.4 mi
734 West Main Street, Trappe
Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su off
Jasmine Asian House
Restaurant · Asian · 0.5 mi
130 West Main Street
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30
The Pizza Stop
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
222 East Main Street, Collegeville
Tu-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-21:30; Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-20:30
Troubles End Brewing
Bar and pub · 1.5 mi
50 West 3rd Avenue
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-24:00; Su 10:30-22:00
12 more on the map.
History
European migrants settled in Trappe starting in 1717 and included many German immigrants. They had landed at the port of Philadelphia and moved west, where land was available.
One of the oldest extant buildings in town is Augustus Lutheran Church. Construction of the old church began in 1743 following the arrival of Lutheran minister Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, who emigrated from Germany in 1742. After a severe storm on February 16, 1860 that damaged the colonial building, it was saved and restored by his grandson William Augustus Muhlenberg. It is the oldest unchanged Lutheran church building in the US in continuous use by the same congregation and has been designated a National Historic Landmark.
A c. 1830 building across from Augustus Lutheran Church served as the US Post Office until 1929, when operations were moved to a larger regional location. The post office/general store is now a private residence.
Trappe is also home to the Henry Melchior Muhlenberg House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building has been restored and is operated as a museum by the Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley, Inc.
The Speaker's House, home of Frederick Muhlenberg, is another historic site in Trappe that is open to the public. It is currently undergoing restoration.
From the History section of Trappe, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Augustus Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · National Register of Historic Places
717 West Main Street, Trappe
Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.1 mi
532 East Main Street, Collegeville
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Healthcare1
Map of Trappe
115 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.
- Collegeville 1 mi southeast, about 2 min by car
- Evansburg 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Royersford 3 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Spring City 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Skippack 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Eagleville 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Schwenksville 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Mont Clare 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Phoenixville 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Spring Mount 5 mi north, 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
- Skippack Stone Arch Bridge, Spanning Skippack Creek at Germantown Pike, Skippack (Montgomery County, Pennsylvania), Joseph Elliott, Photographer, Public domain
- Black Rock Bridge, Smallbones, Public domain
- Collegeville Bridge looking up the Perkiomen Creek, Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Perkiomen Bridge Hotel, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Muhlenberg House 2, Smallbones, CC0
- Evansburg PA, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
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