Mary D, Pennsylvania Explained

Mary D
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Pennsylvania#USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Pennsylvania
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Pennsylvania
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Schuylkill
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:906
Coordinates:40.76°N -76.0561°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:17952
Area Code:570
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1180517

Mary D is an unincorporated community and coal town in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in Schuylkill Township on U.S. Route 209 and the Schuylkill River forms its natural southeastern boundary.

Etymology

The community derives its name from Mary Delores Dodson, the wife of a local mine owner.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Small town boasts devoted residents . Kentucky New Era . Jan 30, 1986 . 18 October 2015 . Mihalik, Pattie . 7B.