Almont, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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 Almont
Location in Pennsylvania
Almont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
18960
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| Area codes | 215, 267, 445 |
Almont is a small community located in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's about half a mile west of a town called Sellersville.
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History of Almont
This area was first settled in the early 1700s. Most of the early settlers were Pennsylvania Germans. These were people who came from Germany to live in Pennsylvania.
Early Churches and Community
The first religious groups in Almont were Lutherans, Reformed Christians, and Mennonites. In 1826, a man named Enos Schlichter gave land for the first church. This church was built and shared by all three groups.
How Almont Got Its Name
Later, in 1868, Jacob Schlichter became the first postmaster. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. He named the local post office "Schlichter." Over time, both the post office and the community changed their name to Almont. Today, mail for Almont is delivered by the Sellersville Post Office.
Where is Almont?
Almont is located about 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) south of Sellersville. You can find it along Pennsylvania Route 563, which is a state road.
Location Details
The community of Almont is part of the Sellersville 18960 zip code. A zip code helps the postal service deliver mail correctly. Almont is also part of the Pennridge School District, which is the local school system for the area.
Famous People from Almont
- Robert Pfeifle: He was the third Mayor of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. A mayor is the elected leader of a city or town.
