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Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania

Womelsdorf is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,892 at the 2020 census. The main thoroughfares through Womelsdorf are High Street, which runs east–west, and Pennsylvania Route 419, which runs north–south. U.S. Route 422 runs along the northern edge of town.

"Womelsdorf" redirects here. For the town in West Virginia, see Womelsdorf (Coalton), West Virginia.

Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania

United States

0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2)

0.87 sq mi (2.24 km2)

0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)

449 ft (137 m)

2,892

2,907

3,356.81/sq mi (1,295.38/km2)

19567

42-86056

Geography[edit]

Womelsdorf is located at 40°21′55″N 76°11′16″W / 40.36528°N 76.18778°W / 40.36528; -76.18778 (40.365201, -76.187815).[6]


According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), all land.

(1802-1865), U.S. Congressman

George Nicholas Eckert

1696–1760, built his homestead just outside what is now the borough limits.

Conrad Weiser

Attractions[edit]

Womelsdorf is home to the Stouch Tavern. Dating to 1785, the Stouch Tavern is locally famous for having been visited by President George Washington while he was serving his first term as leader of the new United States.[10] Washington spent one night at the tavern in 1793 as he traveled from Reading to Lancaster.[11]

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