Wellsboro, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
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The Wellsboro Diner
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Location of Wellsboro in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
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 Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Tioga |
| Settled | 1806 |
| Incorporated (borough) | 1830 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.93 sq mi (12.77 km2) |
| • Land | 4.90 sq mi (12.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,473  |
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3,458 |
| • Density | 658.30/sq mi (254.15/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
| ZIP Code |
16901
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-82160 |
Wellsboro is a charming town located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's the main town, also known as the county seat, for the county. Benjamin Wistar Morris founded Wellsboro.
This town is about 52 miles (84 km) northwest of Williamsport. In 2020, about 3,472 people lived here. Wellsboro is famous for its beautiful gas lamps that light up Main Street. It's also known as the home of the amazing Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, a popular spot for tourists.
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History of Wellsboro
Wellsboro was first settled in 1806. It officially became a borough in 1830. The town was named after Mary Wells Morris, who was the wife of one of its first settlers, Benjamin Wistar Morris.
A famous person from Wellsboro was George W. Sears (1821–1890). He was a sportswriter known by his pen name "Nessmuk". He wrote for Field & Stream magazine in the 1880s. Sears was also an early environmentalist. He helped make canoe camping popular, especially using lightweight canoes. He also promoted what we now call ultralight camping.
Wellsboro was also a very important place for making light bulbs. The Corning company built a factory here. This factory used machines that are still very similar to the ones used today.
Several historic buildings in Wellsboro are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Robinson House, Jesse Robinson House, Wellsboro Armory, and the Wellsboro Historic District.
What is the Geography of Wellsboro?
Wellsboro is located at 41°44′48″N 77°18′7″W. The town covers a total area of 4.9 square miles (12.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
What is the Climate Like in Wellsboro?
Wellsboro has a climate with warm to hot summers and cold winters. This type of climate is called a humid continental climate. Winter usually lasts from December through March. However, it can snow in any month except July and August.
It's very rare for temperatures to reach 100°F (38°C) or higher. This has only happened in July, August, and September. The coldest temperature ever recorded was -30°F (-34°C). On average, Wellsboro gets about 60.6 inches (154 cm) of snow each year. The town also receives about 42.27 inches (107 cm) of rain each year.
| Climate data for Wellsboro, Pennsylvania (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1926–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 68 (20) |
70 (21) |
81 (27) |
89 (32) |
94 (34) |
99 (37) |
104 (40) |
100 (38) |
103 (39) |
91 (33) |
76 (24) |
66 (19) |
104 (40) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 30.1 (−1.1) |
33.0 (0.6) |
41.6 (5.3) |
55.2 (12.9) |
67.0 (19.4) |
74.6 (23.7) |
78.9 (26.1) |
77.4 (25.2) |
70.4 (21.3) |
58.5 (14.7) |
45.7 (7.6) |
34.8 (1.6) |
55.6 (13.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 22.1 (−5.5) |
23.8 (−4.6) |
31.7 (−0.2) |
43.9 (6.6) |
55.2 (12.9) |
63.5 (17.5) |
67.8 (19.9) |
66.1 (18.9) |
59.0 (15.0) |
47.9 (8.8) |
37.2 (2.9) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
45.5 (7.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 14.1 (−9.9) |
14.6 (−9.7) |
21.8 (−5.7) |
32.7 (0.4) |
43.4 (6.3) |
52.4 (11.3) |
56.7 (13.7) |
54.7 (12.6) |
47.6 (8.7) |
37.3 (2.9) |
28.7 (−1.8) |
20.9 (−6.2) |
35.4 (1.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −25 (−32) |
−30 (−34) |
−18 (−28) |
5 (−15) |
19 (−7) |
29 (−2) |
36 (2) |
31 (−1) |
20 (−7) |
11 (−12) |
−4 (−20) |
−21 (−29) |
−30 (−34) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.99 (76) |
2.48 (63) |
3.25 (83) |
3.56 (90) |
3.65 (93) |
4.29 (109) |
4.14 (105) |
3.67 (93) |
4.17 (106) |
3.64 (92) |
3.17 (81) |
3.26 (83) |
42.27 (1,074) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 13.2 (34) |
14.1 (36) |
12.5 (32) |
3.2 (8.1) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.8 (2.0) |
4.0 (10) |
12.7 (32) |
60.6 (154) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 14.8 | 11.9 | 12.6 | 13.4 | 14.5 | 13.1 | 12.3 | 11.9 | 10.9 | 13.7 | 11.6 | 13.6 | 154.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 10.9 | 9.2 | 5.9 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.1 | 8.2 | 39.8 |
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Who Lives in Wellsboro?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 620 | — | |
| 1860 | 809 | 30.5% | |
| 1870 | 1,465 | 81.1% | |
| 1880 | 2,228 | 52.1% | |
| 1890 | 2,961 | 32.9% | |
| 1900 | 2,954 | −0.2% | |
| 1910 | 3,183 | 7.8% | |
| 1920 | 3,452 | 8.5% | |
| 1930 | 3,643 | 5.5% | |
| 1940 | 3,665 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 4,215 | 15.0% | |
| 1960 | 4,369 | 3.7% | |
| 1970 | 4,003 | −8.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,805 | −4.9% | |
| 1990 | 3,430 | −9.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,328 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,263 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,472 | 6.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 3,458 | 6.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,328 people living in Wellsboro. Most of the people were White (98.14%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian.
About 25% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Wellsboro was 44 years old.
Media and News in Wellsboro
Wellsboro has its own local media.
- WNDA 1490AM and WNBT-FM are radio stations. They are owned by Southern Belle LLC.
- The Wellsboro Gazette is a weekly newspaper. It covers news in Wellsboro and nearby towns.
- Mountain Home is a monthly magazine. It is based and published in Wellsboro.
Wellsboro also gets TV channels from the Elmira-Corning area. There's also an online news company called The Home Page Network that started in Wellsboro.
Notable People from Wellsboro
Many interesting people have come from Wellsboro. Here are a few:
- Morton Shelley Bailey – He was a member of the Colorado Senate and later worked for the Colorado Supreme Court.
- Benjamin Franklin Bush – A leader in the railroad industry.
- Michael Capuzzo – A journalist and author.
- Kathryn Crawford – An actress who was in movies and plays in the 1920s and 1930s.
- William O. Goodman – A very successful person in the lumber business.
- Leonard Harrison – Another important businessman in the lumber industry.
- James Lowrey – A lawyer and a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
- Louise Leonard McLaren – She founded a school.
- Benjamin Wistar Morris – He was a bishop for the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon.
- Benjamin Wistar Morris – One of the first settlers of Wellsboro.
- Horace Billings Packer – A congressman.
- John Preston – A dog handler and a Pennsylvania State Police officer.
- Ed Schieffelin – An Indian scout and prospector.
- George W. Sears – A sportswriter and someone who cared about nature.
- Warren Spencer – A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
- William A. Stone – He was the 22nd governor of Pennsylvania.
- Polonia brothers – Filmmakers.
Images for kids
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The Wellsboro Diner
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Location of Wellsboro in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Wellsboro (Pensilvania) para niños
