Watsontown, Pennsylvania
Watsontown is a borough of 2,005 people in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1794.
Why visit Watsontown
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails and 8 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Allenwood River Bridge and Hopper-Snyder Homestead.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 29 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Watsontown
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About Watsontown
Watsontown is a borough in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,237 at the 2020 census. It was named for John Watson, an early settler.
From the Wikipedia article Watsontown, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Allenwood River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Road bridge in Delaware Township and Gregg Township, Pennsylvania
Hopper-Snyder Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Pennsylvania, United States
Watsontown River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places
Bridge in Watsontown, Pennsylvania
William Kirk House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Turbotville, Pennsylvania
Factory Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes8
Churches and places of worship4
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Warrior Run Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Church building in Pennsylvania, United States of America
History
Land in the Watsontown area was first purchased by John Watson in 1792. The borough's post office was opened in 1828. There was a racetrack in Watsontown from 1830 to 1840. Railroad tracks first reached the borough in 1854. A sawmill was built in the area in 1856. Watsontown was a part of Turbot Township until its incorporation in 1867.
Watsontown was an important part of a transportation network that included roads, railroads, and canals along the Susquehanna River. Watsontown served as a stop along the Underground Railroad for slaves escaping to Canada. Many businesses were located here because of this. Part of the old canal and the tow path used by mules at the time is visible along the river.
From the History section of Watsontown, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Watsontown
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 3.1 in | 8.0 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 20°F | 2.4 in | 7.8 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 3.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 37°F | 3.8 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 3.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 3.4 in | 5.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lewisburg (10 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
Northumberland County has had 10 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)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2006-06-30: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Dewart 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Milton 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Montgomery 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Lewisburg 8 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Muncy 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Linntown 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Montoursville 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- South Williamsport 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Kenmar 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Williamsport 14 mi northwest, about 22 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
- Watsontown main drag, Dincher, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PA 44-405 sb in Watsontown (1), Aug. 2024, 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 44-405 sb in Watsontown (2), Aug. 2024, 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
- Watsontown Borough Building, Gerry Dincher from Quincy, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Watsontown, Pennsylvania Post Office (50083236837), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- PA 44-405 sb in Watsontown (3), Aug. 2024, 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
- Watsontown River Bridge, PennDOT, Public domain
- PA 44-405 sb entering Watsontown (2), Aug. 2024, 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 44-405 sb entering Watsontown (1), Aug. 2024, 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
- HOPPER-SNYDER HOMESTEAD, DELAWARE TOWNSHIP, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Kirk House, Ruhrfisch ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Warrior Run Church - Watsontown, Pennsylvania (8484533732), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Allenwood River Bridge, Robert C. Shelley, Public domain
- Factory Covered Bridge 1, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Possibly the Hopper-Snyder Homestead, Ruhrfisch ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
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