Villanova, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villanova, Pennsylvania
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Falvey Library
SEPTA Regional Rail station
SEPTA NHSL station
St. Thomas of Villanova Church
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 Villanova, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Villanova, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Counties | Delaware Montgomery |
| Townships | Lower Merion Radnor |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,213 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19085
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| Area code(s) | 610 and 484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812905 |
Villanova is a town near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's located in two counties: Montgomery and Delaware. Villanova is part of the "Main Line," a group of towns along an old railroad that runs east to west from Philadelphia.
Trains like the SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line and the Norristown High Speed Line serve the area. The town center is where two main roads meet: U.S. Route 30 (Lancaster Avenue) and Pennsylvania Route 320 (Spring Mill Road). Here you'll find the post office, some offices, and small shops. In 2020, about 8,213 people lived here.
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History of Villanova
Villanova has some interesting historical spots. Two places, the Bridge in Radnor Township No. 2 and Camp-Woods, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites.
Villanova's Climate and Weather
Villanova has a climate with hot summers. The average monthly temperatures change a lot throughout the year. In January, the average temperature is about 30.9 degrees Fahrenheit. In July, it warms up to about 75.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
Education in Villanova
Villanova is well-known for its schools and colleges.
Colleges and Universities
The most famous place in Villanova is Villanova University, which is where the town gets its name. The university campus is very large. It stretches from County Line Road to Spring Mill Road and then east to Villanova Stadium. This stadium is where the university's football, lacrosse, field hockey, and track teams play.
The university also has an indoor arena called Finneran Pavilion. This is home to the school's men's basketball teams, which have won national championships in 1985, 2016, and 2018. Besides its main college, Villanova University also has a graduate school, a nursing school, and a law school.
Schools for Kids
Children in Villanova attend different public schools depending on which township they live in.
- If they live in Radnor Township, they go to Radnor Elementary School, Radnor Middle School, and Radnor High School. These schools are part of the Radnor Township School District.
- If they live in the Lower Merion Township part of Villanova, they attend Gladwyne Elementary School, Black Rock Middle School, and Harriton High School.
There are also many private schools nearby. Some of these include:
- The all-boys Haverford School in Haverford.
- The Episcopal Academy (often called "EA") in Newtown Square.
- Several all-girls schools in Bryn Mawr, like the Baldwin School and the Agnes Irwin School.
- The coeducational Shipley School.
- Rosemont School of the Holy Child, a Catholic grade school.
Healthcare in Villanova
Local Hospitals
Bryn Mawr Hospital is a major hospital located less than a mile from Villanova. It is one of three important community hospitals that serve the Main Line area. This hospital has worked closely with Philadelphia's Jefferson Medical College for many years.
The hospital also benefits from a big local event called the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. This event happens every year in May and helps raise money for Bryn Mawr Hospital.
Famous People from Villanova
Many well-known people have lived in Villanova, including:
- Kevin Brennan – a comedian and writer.
- Neal Brennan – a comedian, writer, and director.
- Colby Cohen – an ice hockey player.
- Fran Dunphy – a college basketball coach.
- Julius Erving (Dr. J) – a famous former NBA basketball star.
- Albert Eugene Gallatin – an artist and art collector.
- Jim Gardner – a television news anchor.
- Courtlandt S. Gross – an aviation leader.
- Jon Ritchie – a former NFL football player and radio host.
- Conyers Read – a historian.
- Michael Smerconish – a broadcaster, journalist, and author.
- Will Smith – a famous actor.
- Brian Westbrook – a former NFL football player.
- Jay Wright – a former head coach for the Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team.
Places to Visit in Villanova
There are several interesting places to visit in Villanova:
- Villanova University – the main university campus.
- Appleford/Parsons-Banks Arboretum – a beautiful garden with many trees and plants.
- Arboretum Villanova – another lovely arboretum on the university campus.
- Friends of the Willows Cottage – a charming cottage.
- Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden – a natural garden to explore.
