Pottstown

Pottstown sits along the Schuylkill River in southeastern Pennsylvania, blending residential neighborhoods with small businesses and green spaces near the water. Streets run through a compact downtown surrounded by residential areas with single-family homes and multi-story brick and wood structures.

John Potts founded the settlement in 1753 as Pottsgrove, using local iron deposits to build forges and furnaces. The community gained borough status in 1815 and grew through the 19th century with textile mills and metalworking industries.

The riverfront offers walking paths and public parks where people gather for strolls or fishing. On weekends, local events bring activity to the downtown area and draw families from nearby communities.

The downtown area is walkable, with parking available along main streets and near public facilities. Local buses connect neighborhoods and stop at key points like the college campus and shopping centers.

The name recalls the early ironworks of the Potts family, whose estate now serves as a museum. Visitors can still find traces of old industrial structures along the river where mills and workshops once shaped the town.

Location: Montgomery County

Inception: 1750

Elevation above the sea: 62 m

Website: http://pottstown.org

GPS coordinates: 40.24970,-75.64030

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:17