Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
Wellsboro is a borough of 3,437 people in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1806.
Why visit Wellsboro
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Arcadia Theatre, Barlow Hill, Jesse Robinson House and Robinson House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 61 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Wellsboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wellsboro
Wellsboro is a borough in and the county seat of Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough was founded by Benjamin Wistar Morris. It is located 52 miles (84 km) northwest of Williamsport. The population was 3,472 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Wellsboro, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks5
Jesse Robinson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Robinson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Wellsboro Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Armory in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Wellsboro Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes19
Dumpling House
Restaurant · Chinese
31 Main Street
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00
Innerstoic at Hillstone Farms
Brewery and winery
76 Main Street, Wellsboro
We-Th 12:00-18:00; Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su-Tu off
Wellsboro Diner
Restaurant · Diner · 0.4 mi
Main Street
Mo-Sa 06:00-19:00; Su 07:00-19:00
7 more on the map.
History
Wellsboro was settled in 1806 and incorporated in 1830 and was named in honor of Mary Wells, wife of one of the original settlers, Benjamin Wistar Morris. The town was the home of George W. Sears (1821–1890), a sportswriter for Field & Stream magazine in the 1880s and an early environmentalist. His stories, appearing under the pen name "Nessmuk", popularised self-guided canoe camping tours of the Adirondack lakes in open lightweight solo canoes and what is today called ultralight camping. Wellsboro was also the site of one of the first factories where light bulbs were mass-produced, using machines whose design remains essentially unchanged from the early 20th century when the Corning company established the plant in the town.
The Robinson House, Jesse Robinson House, Wellsboro Armory, and Wellsboro Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare4
Map of Wellsboro
70 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 14°F | 3.0 in | 13.2 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 15°F | 2.5 in | 14.1 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 22°F | 3.2 in | 12.5 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 33°F | 3.6 in | 3.2 in |
| May | 67°F | 43°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 52°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 57°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 55°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 37°F | 3.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 29°F | 3.2 in | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 3.3 in | 12.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wellsboro 4 Sw Hcn (5 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
Tioga County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-11: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-11-27: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 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.
- Mansfield 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Elkland 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Canton 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Addison 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Troy 26 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Gang Mills 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- South Corning 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
- Corning 31 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Southport 33 mi northeast, about 53 min by car
- Elmira 35 mi northeast, about 56 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
- Wellsboro Diner exterior, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wellsboro Armory Oct 09, Pubdog at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Tioga County Courthouse Official, Nicholas, CC BY 2.0
- Robinson House Wellsboro PA Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Jesse Robinson House Wellsboro PA Oct 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
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