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Williamsburg, Pennsylvania
Williamsburg is a borough of 1,073 people in Blair County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1790.
Why visit Williamsburg
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 5 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Williamsburg Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Williamsburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Williamsburg
Williamsburg in Morrisons Cove, is a borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,241 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Altoona, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area
From the Wikipedia article Williamsburg, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Williamsburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the NRHP in Blair County, Pennsylvania
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Biddle's Brewing
Cafe · Coffee Shop
215 High Street
Mo, We 06:00-13:00; Th-Fr 06:00-19:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00
The Sizzler
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, Salad
429 West 1st Street, Williamsburg
Su-Th 12:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00
History
Before the first settlers arrived in the vicinity of what was later called the Big Spring, this area was part of the hunting grounds of the Lenape and Shawnee. On July 6, 1754, a treaty was signed at Albany, New York between the Iroquois and the William Penn heirs, opening up portions of the west for settlement. However, British policy forbidding western expansion was in effect until after the American Revolution.
The massacre of Captain William Phillips' Rangers took place near Williamsburg in July 1780. Ten men were murdered after surrendering to a party of Indians.
On September 17, 1789, George Reynolds took out a patent from the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania for a large tract of unsettled land surrounding the Big Spring which flows into the Juniata River.
From the History section of Williamsburg, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
628 West 1st Street, Williamsburg
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Williamsburg
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 21°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 34°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Raystown Lake 2 (9 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
Blair 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)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Altoona-Blair County Airport (AOO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- McConnellstown 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Lakemont 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Altoona 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Bellwood 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Martinsburg 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Duncansville 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Gallitzin 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Cresson 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Loretto 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Ramblewood 23 mi northeast, about 36 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
- Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Williamsburg Historic District (Williamsburg, Pennsylvania) 621 W 2nd St, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Williamsburg Historic District (Williamsburg, Pennsylvania) W 2nd St, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Williamsburg Historic District (Williamsburg, Pennsylvania) Reformed Church, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Williamsburg Historic District (Williamsburg, Pennsylvania) Lutheran cemetery, Generic1139, CC BY-SA 3.0
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