Waterford, Pennsylvania
Waterford is a borough of 1,301 people in Erie County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1795.
Why visit Waterford
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails and 11 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Eagle Hotel and Waterford Borough Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; February lows average 15°F, and about 114 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Waterford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Waterford
Waterford is a borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,475 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Erie Metropolitan Statistical Area. Waterford is named after County Waterford in Ireland.
From the Wikipedia article Waterford, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
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Eagle Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Waterford Borough Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Waterford Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes11
Churches and places of worship2
History
Waterford is said to contain the only statue of George Washington wearing a British uniform, but in reality, he had been sent by the Governor of Virginia and is wearing the uniform of an officer in the Virginia Militia. In December 1753, at age 21, Washington was asked by Governor Dinwiddie to carry a British ultimatum to the French on the Ohio frontier. Washington delivered the message at Fort Le Boeuf in present-day Waterford. The message, which went unheeded because he delivered it to the wrong person, called for the French to abandon their development of the Ohio Country to the south. The two colonial powers were heading toward worldwide conflict, the Seven Years' War, known as the French and Indian War in North America.
The area roughly bounded by North Park Row, High Street, West First Street, and Walnut Street comprises the Waterford Borough Historic District. The Eagle Hotel and Waterford Covered Bridge, along with the Waterford Borough Historic District are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Waterford, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare2
Map of Waterford
37 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 4.1 in | 30.3 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 15°F | 2.9 in | 21.3 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 23°F | 3.6 in | 15.8 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 3.8 in |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 54°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 58°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 56°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 49°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 38°F | 4.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 3.9 in | 14.5 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 4.2 in | 27.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Union City Filtration Plant (7 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
Erie County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Tropical Depression Ivan (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Erie International Airport (ERI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Penn State Erie (Behrend) 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Erie 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Meadville 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Conneaut 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- Westfield 33 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Mayville 33 mi northeast, about 53 min by car
- North Kingsville 36 mi west, about 57 min by car
- Lakewood 36 mi east, about 58 min by car
- Jamestown 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Ashtabula 42 mi west, about 1 h 15 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
- Waterford, Pennsylvania, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Waterford, Pennsylvania (4880491673), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Waterford, Pennsylvania (4880492191), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Waterford, Pennsylvania (4880495259), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Waterford, Pennsylvania (4881098986), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gwstatue waterford, Statue: C.S. Kilpatrick and De Reid Gallantin Kilpratick (b. 1884) [1] Photo: en:User:Pnoble805, Public domain
- Waterford Covered Bridge, south side, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waterford Covered Bridge interior, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waterford Covered Bridge - Pennsylvania (4881084368), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Waterford Covered Bridge - Pennsylvania (4880475225), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Waterford Covered Bridge - Pennsylvania (4880475437), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Waterford Bridge, DevanieJoy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waterford Covered Bridge, July 2014, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Waterford Covered Bridge, June 2008, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eagle Hotel, Waterford, Pennsylvania, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- US Route 19 - Pennsylvania - 4161723510, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Niemeyer Rd. May 2015 - panoramio, Michael A. Orlando, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leboeuf Creek - panoramio (1), Michael A. Orlando, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leboeuf Creek - panoramio, Michael A. Orlando, CC BY-SA 3.0
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