Erwinna, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Erwinna, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Erwinna, Pennsylvania Location in Pennsylvania
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Bucks
Township	Tinicum
Elevation	135 ft (41 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	18920
Area code(s)	610 and 484
GNIS feature ID	1174314

Erwinna is a small, unincorporated community in Tinicum Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This means it's a neighborhood that isn't officially a town or city. It's about 40 miles (64 km) north of Philadelphia and 40 miles (64 km) west of New York City. Erwinna is known for being right along the beautiful Delaware Canal State Park. Its main phone area codes are 610 and 484, and its ZIP code is 18920.

Erwinna's Past: A Glimpse into History

Erwinna was named after a brave leader named Colonel Arthur Erwin. He was an important part of the Bucks County Militia, a local group of soldiers.

Colonel Erwin and the American Revolution

Colonel Erwin is famous for helping George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. He is believed to have provided many of the boats. These boats were used by Washington and his army to cross the Delaware River. This famous crossing happened on December 26, 1776. It was a key moment before the Battle of Trenton, a major victory for the American forces.

Historic Places in Erwinna

Erwinna is home to several buildings and sites that are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect places that have special meaning to American history.

Some of these historic spots include:

• The Erwinna Covered Bridge, a charming old bridge with a roof.
• Riverside Farm, a historic farm.
• Stover Mill, an old mill building.
• Isaac Stover House, a historic home.

There is also a two-story, one-room schoolhouse in Erwinna. This school taught local children for many years. It was open from 1861 until 1957.