Kimberton, Pennsylvania
Kimberton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in East Pikeland Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The zip code is 19442. Originally settled in the late 18th century, it was not named until 1817. Like many surrounding villages, 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. As of 2020, the CDP has a population of 568.[2]
Kimberton, Pennsylvania | |
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 Chrisman's Mill, now the post office | |
 Location in Chester County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania | |
  Kimberton, Pennsylvania Location of Kimberton in Pennsylvania  Kimberton, Pennsylvania Kimberton, Pennsylvania (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 40°07′50″N 75°34′20″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| Township | East Pikeland |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 568 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 19442 |
| Area code | 610 |
Kimberton is located at 40°07′50″N 75°34′20″W (40.130N, -75.572W). The elevation is 207 feet.
Notable residents
- John S. D. Eisenhower (son of former United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower)
- Esther J. Trimble Lippincott (1838–1888), American educator, reformer, author
- M. C. Richards artist and spirituality author and teacher
References
- "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Oct 12, 2022.
- "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau.
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