Beersville, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beersville, Pennsylvania
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Unincorporated community
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Pennsylvania |
| County | Northampton |
| Elevation | 160 m (525 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Metro | 865,310 (US: 68th) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 610 and 484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1169127 |
Beersville is a small community in Pennsylvania. It is located in the southwestern part of Moore Township, Pennsylvania. You can find it near the border of Lehigh Township. The main road through Beersville is Route 248.
Beersville is part of a larger area called the Lehigh Valley. This area is home to many people. In 2020, about 861,899 people lived there. This makes it one of the biggest populated areas in the United States.
History of Beersville
How Beersville Got Its Name
Beersville was first shown on old maps from 1830. Back then, it was called Falmers. Later, a family named Beers moved to this area in the 1800s. People believe the village was named after them.
In 1850, a history book called the village "Bears Tavern." Then, in 1870, a map of the county called it "Bursville Hotel." This might have been a spelling mistake.
Life in Beersville
A stream called the Hokendauqua Creek flows near Beersville. This creek eventually joins the Lehigh River.
Children living in Beersville go to schools in the Northampton Area School District. This district serves the village and nearby communities.
There used to be a building called the Beersville Hotel in the village. It was a well-known place. However, the building is no longer standing since 1985.
The mail service in Beersville is split. Some homes use the Zip Code 18014, which belongs to Bath. Other homes use the zip code 18067, which belongs to Northampton.
