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Airville, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Roadside flowers in Airville
Roadside flowers in Airville
Airville, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Airville, Pennsylvania
Airville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Airville, Pennsylvania is located in the United States
Airville, Pennsylvania
Airville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County York
Elevation
679 ft (207 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
17302
Area codes 717 and 223
GNIS feature ID 1168096

Airville is a small place in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Lower Chanceford Township.

Airville is located in the southeastern part of York County. You can find it where two roads, Pennsylvania Route 74 and Pennsylvania Route 425, meet. It's about four miles away from another small place called Woodbine.

What is Airville Like?

Airville is home to about 3,100 people. These residents come from different nearby townships, including Lower Chanceford, Peach Bottom, and Fawn.

Airville's Location by the River

The Susquehanna River is a big river that forms the eastern border of Airville. On the other side of the river is Lancaster County. If you want to cross the river from Airville, you can use the Norman Wood Bridge. This bridge is part of Pennsylvania Route 372 and connects Airville to Quarryville in Lancaster County.

Fun Things to Do in Airville

Airville has some interesting places to visit, especially if you enjoy nature and history.

  • Mill Creek Falls Retreat: This is a peaceful spot where you can relax and enjoy the outdoors.
  • Otter Creek Campground: Located along Pennsylvania Route 425 and the Susquehanna River, this campground is a great place for camping. A famous band called Live even mentioned Otter Creek in their song, "The Dam at Otter Creek."
  • Indian Steps Museum: This historical museum is also found along Pennsylvania Route 425 and the Susquehanna River. It's a unique place to learn about the area's past.

Traces of Old Railroads

You can still find parts of the old Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad scattered around Airville, especially near Muddy Creek. This railroad used to be an important way to transport goods and people in the past.

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