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Beckersville, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
Beckersville, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Beckersville, Pennsylvania
Beckersville, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Beckersville, Pennsylvania is located in the United States
Beckersville, Pennsylvania
Beckersville, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Berks
Township Robeson
Elevation
420 ft (130 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
19540
Area codes 610 and 484
GNIS feature ID 1169077

Beckersville is a small, quiet community in Pennsylvania. It's not a big city, but a rural village. You can find it in the western part of Robeson Township. This area is in Berks County, Pennsylvania, in the United States.

Discover Beckersville!

Beckersville is a charming rural village. It's a place where people live outside of a big city. This community is part of Berks County. It is located in the state of Pennsylvania.

Where is Beckersville?

Beckersville is easy to find. It sits right on Pennsylvania Route 10. This road helps people travel through the area. The village is also very close to Interstate 176. This larger highway connects Morgantown to areas near Reading.

How Beckersville Got Its Name

The village of Beckersville has an interesting history. It was named after a man named Joseph Becker. He was a German carpenter. In 1827, Joseph Becker built a hotel in the settlement. He also managed the hotel. Because of his work, the community was named after him.

Education in Beckersville

Students living in Beckersville attend schools in the Twin Valley School District. This school district serves the community. It provides education for all the local children.

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