Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania

About Marcus Hook

Set in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, Marcus Hook is a small town counting 2,467 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Marcus Hook is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.11 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,223 residents per square mile.

📰 Marcus Hook News Today

• 3 injured in fire at Trainer Refinery in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania; shelter-in-place lifted CBS News · Jun 25
• Mercury spill prompts hazmat situation in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania 6abc Philadelphia · Jun 16
• Marcus Hook Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Fire at Monroe Energy, Marcus Hook WDEL · Jun 25
• State Police Arrest Two After Shots Fired Call Leads to Felony Firearm Charges in Claymont Delaware State Police (.gov) · Apr 1

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Marcus Hook Unique

• The only place in America named Marcus Hook — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Marcus Hook

• Italiano's Restaurant & Pizzeria
• Sungate Diner

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Marcus Hook

• Centennial Park reviews ★
• Marcus Hook Park reviews ★
• Market Square Memorial Park reviews ★
• Mary Campbell Library reviews ★
• Mickey Vernon Memorial Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Marcus Hook

• Marcus Hook El Sch

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Marcus Hook

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