Andreas, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Andreas is a small village in Pennsylvania, a state in the United States. Most of Andreas is located in Schuylkill County, but a small part of it also extends into Carbon County. A stream called Lizard Creek flows through the village, heading east towards the Lehigh River. Andreas sits at the northern base of Blue Mountain.
The village is part of a larger area known as the Lehigh Valley. This region is home to many people and is closer to cities like Allentown and Bethlehem than it is to Pottsville, which is the main town of Schuylkill County.
Around Andreas
Andreas is surrounded by interesting natural features and local businesses. You can find several slate quarries nearby. These are places where a type of rock called slate is dug out of the ground.
There are also some wineries close to the village. For example, Cellar Beast Winehouse is a couple of miles west, and Galen Glen Winery is a bit northwest. Galen Glen Winery is even part of the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, which is a group of wineries you can visit in the area.
Local Connections
People in Andreas use different phone numbers depending on where they live. Most residents use phone numbers from the Mantzville area, which are in area code 570 and area code 272. If you live in the eastern part of the village, your phone number might be from the Lehighton area, which uses area code 610.
Notable People
- Doug Flex, a former professional wrestler, comes from this area.
