Upland, Pennsylvania
Upland is a borough of 3,057 people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1643.
Why visit Upland
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 53 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Second Street Bridge, Widener University, 1724 Chester Courthouse and Caleb Pusey House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Upland
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About Upland
Upland is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. Upland is governed by an elected seven-member borough council. As of the 2020 census, Upland had a population of 3,068.
From the Wikipedia article Upland, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Second Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Widener University
School · 1.3 mi
Private university
1 University Place, Chester
Commodore Barry Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Cantilever bridge from Pennsylvania, USA to New Jersey, USA
Hedgerow Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.9 mi
Theater and theater company in Rose Valley near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Chester Fine Arts Center East
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
17-19 East 7th Street, Chester
MJ Freed Performing Arts Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.2 mi
515 Avenue of the States, Chester
Museums and landmarks21
1724 Chester Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic courthouse in Chester, Pennsylvania
Caleb Pusey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Second oldest English house in Pennsylvania open to the public
Crozer Theological Seminary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Pennsylvania seminary (1868-1970)
Delaware County National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Bank building in Chester, United States of America
George K. Crozer Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
John P. Crozer II Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Pusey-Crozier Mill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Thomas Leiper Estate
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Thunderbird Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
William Penn Landing Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Wolley Stille
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
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Chester Waterside Station of the Philadelphia Electric Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Deshong Park
Park · 0.9 mi
Park in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Saint Katherine Drexel School Playground
Playground · 1.1 mi
2001 Providence Avenue, Chester
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes53
Abruzzi Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
4011 Edgmont Avenue, Brookhaven
Mo-We 10:00-21:00; Th 10:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Nazz's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
96 West 15th Street, Chester
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-24:00
Pat's Pizza & Pasta
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
3216 Edgmont Avenue, Brookhaven
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:30-21:00
Upland Diner
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
1000 Upland Avenue, Upland
Mo-Tu,Fr-Su 06:30-21:00; We 06:30-22:00; Th 06:30-20:00
Pollino's
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
528 East 22nd Street, Chester
Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:30-17:00
Cocco's Pizza
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
4619 Edgmont Avenue, Brookhaven
Mo,We-Th 11:00-22:00; Tu,Sa 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Kim's Crab House
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
705 Avenue of the States, Chester
Mo-Sa 09:30-19:00; Su 12:00-19:00
Happy House
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.7 mi
901 West 9th Street, Chester
41 more on the map.
History
The first European settlers in this area were from the Swedish colony of New Sweden. They arrived in the area in 1643 and built a permanent settlement at Tinicum Island. Although the name literally means "up land", it also reflects the Swedish province of Uppland.
The settlement of Upland was built around the point where Chester Creek flows into the Delaware River, which is part of the city of Chester, formerly also called "Upland". The colonists had plantations devoted to the cultivation of tobacco for export to Sweden. Upland was reflected on the early map of New Sweden made by Peter Lindstrom in 1654.
During this period, three governments were competing for colonial supremacy in the mid-Atlantic coastal area: the Dutch, the Swedish and the English. The Swedish settlement was incorporated into Dutch New Netherland on September 15, 1655. In 1664, the English captured New Netherland from the Dutch. In 1676, the Duke of York's laws were promulgated as the rule of conduct on the Delaware River, and courts were established, one of which was the Upland.
By the mid-1800s, the Upland Mills were built along Chester Creek in Upland by the wealthy textile manufacturer John Price Crozer. The mills produced clothing for the US Army and other customers.
From the History section of Upland, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Best Western Plus Philadelphia Airport South at Widener University
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
1450 Providence Avenue, Chester
Comfort Inn Philadelphia International Airport West
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
1300 Providence Avenue, Chester
Churches and places of worship90
Chichester Friends Meetinghouse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Asbury African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · Methodist · 1.1 mi
1712 Providence Avenue, Chester
Calvary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
1616 West 2nd Street, Chester
Chester Friends Meeting
Church · Quaker · 1.2 mi
520 East 24th Street, Chester
Macedonia Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.2 mi
1917 West 6th Street, Chester
Shopping13
Hardware & Supply Co. of Chester
Hardware store · 1.2 mi
316 Edgmont Avenue, Chester
Paige's Sportscards & Collectibles
Shop · 1.0 mi
935 Avenue of the States, Chester
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries64
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Cs
School · 1.6 mi
1500 Highland Avenue, Chester
Healthcare3
Map of Upland
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 45°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 75°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 3.3 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 69°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 4.4 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 50°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 40°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 32°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marcus Hook (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
Delaware County has had 15 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)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Philadelphia Essington Seaplane Base (PSQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Chester 1 mi southeast, about 1 min by car
- Parkside 1 mi north, about 1 min by car
- Brookhaven 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Eddystone 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Trainer 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Rose Valley 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Ridley Park 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Linwood 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Swarthmore 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Folsom 4 mi northeast, about 6 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
- Upland Boro Hall Delco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- 2022-07-30 09 57 19 View south along Interstate 95 (Delaware Expressway) south of Exit 6 in Upland, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Upland, PA, USA - panoramio, peter boy12qq12, CC BY 3.0
- Thunderbird RV, Smallbones, Public domain
- Thomas Leiper House Delco PA, Smallbones, CC0
- APennockHouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- OldMainUpland, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Second Street Bridge, Chester, PennDOT, Public domain
- Delco National Bank, Smallbones, Public domain
- QuakerMeetinghouse, Smallbones ( talk ) 14:15, 25 October 2009 (UTC)., Public domain
- CrozerII, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Wolley 1, Smallbones, CC0
- 1724 Chester Courhouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- ACalebPuseyHouse, Smallbones ( talk )., Public domain
- Crozer Outbuilding Upland, User:Smallbones on English Wikipedia., Public domain
- Penn Landing Stone 2, Smallbones, Public domain
- OldMainWidener, User:Smallbones at English Wikipedia., Public domain
- TELEPHOTO VIEW OF CHESTER STATION COMPLEX FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE COMMODORE BARRY BRIDGE THAT SPANS THE DELAWARE RIVER - Delaware County Electric Company, Chester Station, Delaware River at South..., Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Calvary baptist church, Dwkaminski, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Pauls Episcopal Chester PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Bible Presby Marcus Hook PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Chester Meeting Delco, Smallbones, CC0
- Asbury AME Church, Dwkaminski, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Commodore Barry Bridge From Ferry Rd, Jim Dietrich, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crozer Delco A, Smallbones, CC0
- 2022-07-30 10 00 18 View south along Interstate 95 (Delaware Expressway) at Exit 4 (U.S. Route 322 EAST, TO Pennsylvania State Route 291, Commodore Barry Bridge, New Jersey) in Chester, Delaware..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burn - Flickr - Thomas James Caldwell, Thomas from Philadelphia Area, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2022-07-30 15 09 49 View north along Interstate 95 (Delaware Expressway) at Exit 5 (Kerlin Avenue) in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caleb Pusey House, jupiter2001ad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Caleb Pusey House Cave And Garden Wall, Fracton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caleb Pusey House Stairs To Cellar, Fracton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caleb Pusey House East Room And Fireplace, Fracton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caleb Pusey House From SE, Fracton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caleb Pusey House Well, Fracton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caleb Pusey House West Room Basin, Fracton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caleb Pusey House Back Of Oven, Fracton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crozer School Artifact Cabinet, Fracton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caleb Pusey House From SW, Fracton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caleb Pusey House West Room NW Corner, Fracton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caleb Pusey House Front, Fracton, CC BY-SA 4.0
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