Kimberton, Pennsylvania Explained

Kimberton, Pennsylvania
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Pennsylvania
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Chester
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:East Pikeland
Pushpin Map:USA Pennsylvania#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Kimberton in Pennsylvania
Coordinates:40.1306°N -75.5722°W
Elevation Ft:207
Population As Of:2020
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:568
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:EST
Utc Offset1:-5
Timezone1 Dst:EDT
Utc Offset1 Dst:-4
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:19442
Area Code:610

Kimberton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place that is located in East Pikeland Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The 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 (40.130N, -75.572W). The elevation is 207 feet.

In 2020, Kimberton had a population of 568.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census Population API. United States Census Bureau. Oct 12, 2022.
  2. Web site: Census Population API . United States Census Bureau.