Come to Morgantown, a bustling hub in a rural setting in Caernarvon Township where southern Berks County and Lancaster County meet. Morgantown lies conveniently at the intersection of Route 10, Route 23, Interstate 176, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. It also serves as the crossroads of the past, present, and future.
The past unfolds in open fields that undulate gently toward the horizon, yielding a rich harvest of corn, tomatoes, mushrooms, and much more. The landscape is dotted with historic stone farmhouses, white clapboard houses, and red barns. Occasionally you’ll see an Amish horse and buggy traveling down the narrow lanes.
Hometown Fun
Quaint homes, shops, and restaurants cluster in Morgantown’s small business district, laid out by Colonel Jacob Morgan back in 1770, and that of neighboring Elverson.
Visit French Creek State Park for a summer picnic, hike the trails, and canoe or fish on the lake. Explore adjacent Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, a restored historic community, complete with the iron furnace it operated from 1771 to 1883. Enjoy a trip to the Morgantown Farmer’s Market with more than 30 farmers offering fresh produce.
Let your wanderlust lead you to Lancaster County where many of the Pennsylvania Dutch live without today’s conveniences. Sample their wares—handcrafted furniture, homegrown produce, handmade quilts, and more. Watch as draft horses pull old-fashioned plows through the fields.
Other entertainment includes Hollywood Casion Morgantown with a variety of slots and table games and casual and unique dining options.
Morgantown Schools
Schools in the area include Conestoga Christian School and High Point Baptist Academy. Most of Morgantown’s children attend Twin Valley High School in Elverson, a neighboring town.
Commuting From Morgantown
From Morgantown, the Turnpike gives you easy access to Downingtown, King of Prussia, and Lancaster. Hop on the Morgantown Expressway, Interstate 176, and you’ll be in Reading in 20 minutes. In fact, 65% of commuters in Morgantown spend less than 25 minutes on the road.
Nearby Shopping
If your passion is discovering the best deals, check out Lancaster’s array of shopping outlets.
Morgantown Real Estate
Only time will tell what tomorrow holds for Morgantown. However, you only have to look to the other major eastbound Pennsylvania Turnpike interchanges for a forecast of the future. The Turnpike and Interstate 76 transformed the King of Prussia area into the place to be. Then the growth came to Downingtown, where Route 100 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike meet. The next stop going west along the turnpike is Morgantown and that foreshadows future growth and, perhaps, rising home values.
You’ll love Morgantown because real estate and taxes are more affordable than homes closer to Philadelphia, so you can raise your standard of living. Just outside Morgantown’s town center, discover ranches and capes, perfect for first-time home buyers and empty nesters. Beyond that, land untouched by the tides of time awaits, ready for you to make it your dream home in the country.
The present stakes its claim on Morgantown with newly built developments that are springing up to serve a growing community. Spacious estate homes give you room to grow as your family expands and take advantage of the amenities and pastoral views. Up-to-date townhomes and luxury condominiums offer easy living.