West Fairview, Pennsylvania
West Fairview is a community of 1,208 people in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit West Fairview
Townapedia lists 36 museums and landmarks, 28 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 12 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Market Street Bridge, State Street Bridge, Pennsylvania National Fire Museum and Sheffield Apartments.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 24 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in West Fairview
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Fairview
West Fairview, formerly a borough, is now a census-designated place (CDP) located at the confluence of the Susquehanna River and the Conodoguinet Creek in East Pennsboro Township, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 1,138.
From the Wikipedia article West Fairview, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do12
Market Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Bridge in Harrisburg and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania
State Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States
Walnut Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Bridge in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Cumberland Valley Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 2.6 mi
Unused railroad bridge in Pennsylvania
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
School · 2.4 mi
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
John Harris Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
M. Harvey Taylor Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 1.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Mulberry Street Bridge
Bridge · 2.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Bridge over Susquehanna River
South Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks36
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Museum · 1.5 mi
1820 North 4th Street, Harrisburg
Th-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Sheffield Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic apartment building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
2003 North 3rd Street, Harrisburg
William Donaldson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
2005 North 3rd Street, Harrisburg
Broad Street Market
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic farmers' market in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Camp Curtin Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic former fire station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Colonial Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Former theater and movie theater in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Dauphin County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
County courthouse in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Harris Switch Tower
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Interlocking tower in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Cemetery in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, USA
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Harrisburg Military Post
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Harrisburg State Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Former hospital in Pennsylvania, United States
24 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds28
City Island
Park · 2.4 mi
Island in the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Italian Lake
Park · 1.5 mi
Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Reservoir Park
Park · 3.4 mi
Park in Pennsylvania, United States of America, United States of America
Riverfront Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Wildwood Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Public park and nature sanctuary in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
16 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes19
Little Amps
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
1836 Green Street, Harrisburg
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00
Note Bistro And Wine Bar
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
1530 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg
We-Sa 16:30-20:30; Su 10:30-14:30
Kristy's Whistle Stop
Restaurant · Diner · 0.4 mi
600 South Enola Road, Enola
Tu-Su 12:00-21:00
7 more on the map.
History
West Fairview is the oldest village of East Pennsboro Township. First acquired as a farm by Abraham Neidigh in 1802, by 1815 he subdivided lots into the town called Fairview to sell to builders. Harrisburg businessmen Norman Callendar, J.S. and B.J. Weistling purchased a 25-acre lot in 1830 to construct a mill on the Conodoguinet Creek. Deed records suggest that by around 1842 the town was renamed West Fairview. The merger of the former borough with East Pennsboro Township in 1998 was spearheaded by Mr. & Mrs. Leonard A. Portzline of West Fairview. The couple and other citizens were interested in the pursuit of greater cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and improvement in the delivery of local governmental services. The merger has become a model used by other communities across the state.
From the History section of West Fairview, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship19
Camp Curtin Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
German Evangelical Zion Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Salem United Church of Christ
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Wesley Union African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · 1.4 mi
Kalpa Bhadra Kadampa Buddhist Center
Place of worship · New Kadampa Tradition · 1.3 mi
251 Wiconisco Street, Harrisburg
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Capital Area School For The Arts Cs
School · 2.4 mi
150 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
Healthcare7
Crumay Parnes Associates, Inc.
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
104 Erford Road, Camp Hill
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
240 Grandview Avenue, Camp Hill
Penn State Health Medical Group - Pennsboro Commons Primary Care and Pediatrics
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
310 East Penn Drive, Enola
Map of West Fairview
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 2.9 in | 6.4 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.8 in | 7.7 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 3.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.9 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 55°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 27°F | 3.4 in | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Harrisburg 1 Ne (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
Cumberland County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Capital City Airport (HAR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Harrisburg 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Progress 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Paxtang 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Colonial Park 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Enhaut 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Dauphin 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Duncannon 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Hershey 15 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Carlisle 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Palmdale 16 mi east, about 25 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
- West Fairview, PA, US, Mario Celi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Fairview, Pennsylvania (5656712455), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Fairview, Pennsylvania (5657286802), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Fairview, Pennsylvania (5657287344), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Fairview, Pennsylvania (5656713007), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Fairview, Pennsylvania (5657285404), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Fairview, Pennsylvania (5656713859), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Fairview, Pennsylvania (5656713281), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Fairview, Pennsylvania (5657285074), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Fairview, PA, Christian Pearce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Donaldson Mansion 2024, Penndyl, CC0
- 2003 3rd Harrisburg PA, Smallbones, CC0
- PS state capitol and K Leroy Irvis Office Building, Toniklemm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Harrisburg PA, Jared Kofsky/PlaceNJ.com, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harris Switch Tower, Niagara, CC BY 3.0
- William R. Griffith House Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- John Wormley House, Wormleysburg Pennsylvania, 2007, Andy Gaskin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Seel Building Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Harrisburg Technical High School Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Broad Street Market-Stone Market Harrisburg PA Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Harrisburg Transportation Center, Sept 2012, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
- State Street Bridge (Harrisburg) HAER color, Joseph Elliot, Public domain
- Salem United Church of Christ Harrisburg PA Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- B.E. Stevens Methodist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Tabernacle Baptist Church Harrisburg PA Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Pennsylvania State Capitol East Side, Kumar Appaiah, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Colonial Theatre Harrisburg PA April 2024, Penndyl, CC0
- Dauphin County Courthouse, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PRR 4859 in Harrisburg, Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harrisburg Military Post Dauphin Co PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Harrisburg Cemetery gate, Nyttend, Public domain
- CampCurtinFireStation2023, Penndyl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camp Curtin ME Church Harrisburg PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Old Downtown Harrisburg Commercial Historic District Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Market Street Bridge (Harrisburg) HAER color 1, Joseph Elliot, Public domain
- Peoples bridge Susquehanna, Kirkpatrick ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Keystone Building Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- John Harris-Simon Cameron House Nov 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Midtown Harrisburg PA SW corner Green and Verbeke, Smallbones, CC0
- Uptown Harrisburg PA HD 21xx Green, Smallbones, CC0
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