Kimberton, Pennsylvania
Kimberton, Pennsylvania | |
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| ZIP Code | 19442 |
| Area code(s) | 610 |
Kimberton is an
Zip Code
is 19442.
History
Originally settled during the late 18th it remained unnamed until 1817. Like many surrounding villages in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Kimberton developed around a tavern; in this case, the tavern was called Chrisman's. In 1796, the Chrisman's Mill began operating, drawing activity to the tiny village. It operated until 1938 and is currently the town's post office.
Geography and demographics
Kimberton is located at 40°07′50″N 75°34′20″W / 40.13056°N 75.57222°W (40.130N, -75.572W). The elevation is 207 feet.
In 2020, Kimberton had a population of 568.[2]
Notable people
- United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Esther J. Trimble Lippincott, educator, reformer, and author
- M. C. Richards, artist, educator, and spirituality author
- Owen Roberts, Supreme Court justice and University of Pennsylvania Law School dean
References
- ^ "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
- ^ "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau.
External links
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